Kip’s Comments - October 5, 2026

Angles of Light

While walking this morning the various angles of light from a rising sun were apparent. Looking toward the sun provided a pleasing silhouette of our farm at sunrise.

Rural Iowa Sunrise - Image 11589223

As my walk continued to the east I noticed how the soybeans were backlit. After shooting this picture, I thought how it could be used for a background for a political advertisement addressing low crop prices, or high input prices, or a farm crisis. Is this where I add “I am Kip Ladage and I approve this message?”

Soybeans at Sunrise - Image 1159266

Minutes later, when I was heading west, the rising sun provided pleasing light for the dew-covered red clovers along the road. Who knew ordinary clover could look so pretty!

Dew-covered Red Clover - Image 1159156

Dew-covered Red Clover - Image 1159134

For those wondering the status of my shaggy main mushroom, it is well on its way to liquifying. Black goo is visible on the right side of the vertical stem.

Decaying Shaggy Mane (ink Cap) - Image 1159056