Grain Auger in Colombian Terraced Rice Fields at Dawn

Cold silver light spills over the wet, stepped slopes of a terraced rice field in Colombia, where a heavy grain auger stands ready for the morning work. The metal surface of the machine reflects the dim sky, against the dark, mud-stained rubber tires resting on the damp earth. Pools of ground fog rest on the lowest terraces, softening the edges of the green and brown vegetation that lines the water channels. The auger's conveyor tube angles upward, its working textures of grease and soil visible in the sharp, cool light. Water trickles gently through the irrigation channels nearby, while the mist hovers just above the soil, marking the turn of the season before the sun fully rises.