Rivers Farms and Trout

A vibrantly colored, crystal-clear trout stream gently meandering through lush green pastures, with smooth river rocks visible underwater and clusters of bright wildflowers bordering the banks. Wispy grasses gently bend toward the water, contrasting with cartoonish, round hay bales in a distant field. The composition is captured from a slightly elevated angle, with the sunlight sparkling on the water’s surface and casting lively, whimsical highlights across the landscape. The atmosphere feels playful and energetic, with bold blue skies and fluffy clouds adding to the cheerful setting. Photographic realism blends with rounded, whimsical forms for a lively, inviting depiction that celebrates the farm and river connection.
A close-up of a plump, speckled brown trout nestled among smooth, mossy river stones in shallow water, its scales gleaming with iridescent shades of gold, green, and rose. The trout is surrounded by swaying strands of green aquatic plants and a few vibrantly colored autumn leaves floating on the surface. The lighting consists of dappled sunlight filtering through overhanging tree branches, creating dynamic spots of brightness and warm reflections. Shot from a low eye-level perspective, the composition uses a shallow depth of field to keep the trout in sharp focus, adding a playful yet photorealistic touch that captures the wonder of aquatic rural life.

Rivers Farms Trout

This online journal follows Utah’s trout rivers and the farms that share their watershed, blending field observations, reflective writing, and conversations about water, habitat, and rural life.

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Field notes Utah

With each post, I examine water use, habitat restoration, and the people who work the land, chasing stories that connect trout, soil, and seasonal change.

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