I painted this 12 x 16 oil en plein air a few months ago.   Previously I included the fence that was there, and today I took it out because I thought it detracted from the openness of the scene.   I had read recently that one should not 'fence out' the viewer and I decided that was good advice.   The glory of that vast expanse of field was so invigorating (also the cool breezes that were whipped up by an approaching storm contributed to the mood)... I felt like I should hear Fanfare for the Common Man any second.   I was so thrilled also to use my new plein air easel I had *just* gotten.  Perfect timing!  :0)