A photographer takes aerial photos of America's farmland, and it'll show you a surprisingly beautiful side of agriculture

Frank OlitoJun 29, 2020, 21:11 IST

Farm photographed from the sky.Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

Photographer Mitch Rouse captures the beauty of Wyoming's farmland from the sky.
Most of his photos show the satisfying lines and patterns that farmers use to grow crops.
Rouse hopes his collection will show viewers how beautiful farmland can be.

When driving across America, you'll see countless miles of farmland. For some, it may seem like a repetitive landscape, but one photographer has brought a new perspective to American agriculture.

Mitch Rouse, an aerial photographer from Wyoming, has photographed the state's farmland from the sky, revealing the satisfying patterns and alluring colors of the landscape.

Here are 12 of Rouse's best photographs and how he captures the agricultural industry from the air.

Mitch Rouse started taking photos from the sky because he wanted to create something unique.

Farmland in Wyoming. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

In his attempt to find different techniques, Rouse turned to aerial photography.

Circular farming. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

He started flying on a fixed-wing plane and pointed his camera straight down at the landscape.

Aerial photography. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

In the beginning, however, it wasn't his intention to photograph farmland.

The greenery of the farmland. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

Quickly, Rouse fell in love with the different textures that existed in agricultural landscapes.

Farmland has different textures. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

When flying over the American landscape, Rouse said the lines and patterns "beg to be photographed."

The symmetry of farmland. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

The lines and patterns in the farmland actually help Rouse take the perfect photo.

Lines are important. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

The lines and patterns in the farmland actually help Rouse take the perfect photo.

Lines are important. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

The result is satisfying photos that show the perfect symmetry of America's farmland.

The symmetry of farmland. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

Rouse's photography isn't always about the perfectly manicured lines, however.

Some farmland isn't so perfect. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

Some images capture farmers in progress and bring movement to the collection.

Movement on the farms. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

But out of all the photos, this one is Rouse's favorite.

Rouse's best photo. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

Rouse hopes his collection brings a new perspective to the agriculture industry. "You can miss the beauty of it all from down on the ground," he said.

Colors blend together. Courtesy of Mitch Rouse

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A photographer takes aerial photos of America's farmland, and it'll show you a surprisingly beautiful side of agriculture

Mitch Rouse started taking photos from the sky because he wanted to create something unique.

In his attempt to find different techniques, Rouse turned to aerial photography.

He started flying on a fixed-wing plane and pointed his camera straight down at the landscape.

In the beginning, however, it wasn't his intention to photograph farmland.

Quickly, Rouse fell in love with the different textures that existed in agricultural landscapes.

When flying over the American landscape, Rouse said the lines and patterns "beg to be photographed."

The lines and patterns in the farmland actually help Rouse take the perfect photo.

The lines and patterns in the farmland actually help Rouse take the perfect photo.

The result is satisfying photos that show the perfect symmetry of America's farmland.

Rouse's photography isn't always about the perfectly manicured lines, however.

Some images capture farmers in progress and bring movement to the collection.

But out of all the photos, this one is Rouse's favorite.

Rouse hopes his collection brings a new perspective to the agriculture industry. "You can miss the beauty of it all from down on the ground," he said.