Winter Barn Feed Alley Sky Transition

Fresh green silage lines the concrete curb of an outdoor feed alley beside a pasture gate in Washington. The late afternoon light reflects off a nearby body of water, casting a cool sheen on the damp earth and scattered straw. A massive dairy barn structure stands silhouetted against the sky, which splits unnaturally in half. The left side glows with the pale blue of day, while the right side plunges into a deep, star-filled night. Shadows stretch long across the wet ground, at the base of the impossible horizon in the texture of the feed and the rough concrete. One clump of hay rests near the curb, catching the reflected light.