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Seagulls swoop in to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by a farmer ploughing
Seagulls swoop in to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by a farmer ploughing the field with his horses in Dartford, Kent.
1939
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Birds English Rural Life Farm Hand Farm Worker Farmer Field Furrows Harness Heavy Horse Heavy Horses Horse Drawn Horse Team Plough Rural Life Shire Horse Team Working Horse Seagull
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This photo captures a timeless scene of English rural life in the 1930s. As a farmer ploughs his field with his trusty horses in Dartford, Kent, seagulls swoop down eagerly to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by the ploughing. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia, transporting us back to a simpler time between the wars. The image showcases the harmonious relationship between man and animal as they work together to cultivate the land. The farmer, dressed in traditional attire, guides his horse team with skill and precision using harnesses. These heavy horses effortlessly pull the plough through furrows while creating perfect rows for future crops. Amidst this picturesque countryside setting, seagulls gracefully descend upon their newfound banquet. Their presence adds an unexpected touch of nature's beauty against the backdrop of human labor. It is a reminder that even amidst our industrious activities, wildlife continues its eternal cycle. Photographer John Topham masterfully captures this fleeting moment where past meets present; where technology coexists with nature's wonders. This photograph serves as both a historical document and an artistic expression of rural life during Europe's tumultuous twentieth century
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