Went for a brisk walk this afternoon and came across this field which contained a checked – tartan-type – pattern. The light was very poor as it was very overcast again but even in these conditions the patterns showed up fairly well.
I’ve seen patterns in fields before, but mainly they are of the simple striped variety. I have never seen anything quite like this before!
Below is an abstract version that I was going to post but I thought the scene looked rather more interesting with a bit of context included as in the above photo.
It reminds me of a Scottish tartan rug 🙂
I’d like to try and take a photo from a higher position on a brighter day but this will need to be done in the next few days before the grass (crops?) start to grow.
The Lantern Room 
Yes, it is a most unusual effect – well spotted! Or should I say checked? 🙂
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🙂 Thank you, E. An internet search suggested it may a type of farming called Strip Cropping which helps with soil erosion. The field had many undulations so maybe that’s why they are trying it.
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beautiful patterns and colors of nature
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Many thanks, Katleen. The patterns seem so precise and measured out! I would think it looks quite stunning on a brighter day!
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It’s an interesting pattern You can play something game there
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Yes – one can imagine beautiful chess pieces standing in the squares! You’ve set my imagination running now, Cocomino: thank you 🙂
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Isn’t that interesting! It looks like a scarf you can just wrap around your neck.
Nice shot!
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It does, doesn’t it, Fergie?! A lovely woollen tartan scarf!
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Quilted field! Indeed great!
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Thank you, Sartenada! It was quite an unusual sight 🙂
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how cool! 🙂
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Thank you, Sheila! I wonder whether this system of planting will be adopted by more farms. It’s all very pretty 🙂
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From the sky, maybe it looks like a huge sock. I think I have the missing match in my drawer.
Glad I found your blog!
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Ah – I’m so pleased I’ve found it for you! A lovely Argylle pattern sock 🙂 Many thanks, Coachdaddyblogger!
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Great photo, I wish more farmers would try this Strip Cropping if that’s what it is.
Would make the countryside even more appealing.
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Many thanks, Steve. I wonder whether they are trying it because of all the rain we are having. It certainly looks very attractive!
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A remarkable find. I’ve never seen anything like it. Will you be able to revisit on a brighter day, before the growth has developed and changed the appearance? Well captured.
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Thank you, Dave. Yes – I hope to get back there as soon as I can, but it looks like we are in for a week of dull rainy weather.
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What a fun way to cheer up everyone on a cold winter day.
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Thank you, Yearstricken! Even when I look at the image now, I can barely believe it was for real. Such a curious sight!
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Whilst it may have a very serious farming purpose, I can’t help feeling the farmer was having a bit of fun creating this pattern in the paddocks.
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Yes, it does make one wonder, Margaret. It all seems to be measured out quite precisely. A bit like an alternative to a crop circle!
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Looks like a picnic blanket. 🙂
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Yes – that’s it! A picnic blanket like the ones I bought in Wales 🙂
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Love it!
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Thank you, Lunch Sketch! It was such an unusual English rural sight (site 🙂 )!
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That’s a fascinating effect, M, I’ve never seen anything like that before. Adrian
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It’s curious isn’t it, Adrian. It would be good to see it on a bright day!
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SO unusual ! Huge golfing sweater sleeve 🙂
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I love it!
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Hey, someone’s going to have a lot of people over for a picnic…the rug’s down, in readiness! I prefer the second pic, and your new blog theme! 🙂
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Thank you, Janina! It would be great to get an invite to the biggest picnic 😉
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Can I come too?! 😉
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Of course 🙂
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I can imagine the gradual (or click) of realisation of what you were looking at.
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Yes – there were signs of a faint checkered pattern as we entered the field which became more pronounced as we walked on. Haven’t managed to get up there on a bright day yet but I guess the effect will have muted a little by now.
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I’ll cross my fingers for you! 😉
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Amazing view!
I found something similar – posted in 2010:
http://truels.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/september-photography/
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Thank you for the link, Truels. Are you ready to take up the challenge of the most interesting patterns in the landscape we can find …..?!
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Oh yes, let’s do that 😉
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You’re on! I look forward to seeing what we can come up with 🙂
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I missed the plaid field. Truels luckily linked to it today. It’s amazing.
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Many thanks, Lynn. I drove past a couple of days ago and the patterning has disappeared with the new growth. I’m pleased to have seen and photographed it.
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What a very special pattern and great picture ! Glad you shared it, thanks.
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Many thanks! On subsequent visits to the site, we discovered that the effect had worn off. I’m glad I saw it on this particular day!
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