… as it pertains to the west side of Rochester in Monroe and Orleans counties.

The land is flat, save for occasional dips and inclines while sloping gently downward toward Lake Ontario, due north. Wooded areas are mostly privately owned—with young, stick-like trees and densely packed shrubbery. All between and beyond the interstices of suburban development.

I think that there are scenes of visual intrigue to be had here, if you have a feel for subtlety.

barns and silo Ramshackle barns and a silo sit proud atop a gentle hill at a cattle farm. Newer facility just behind them.

woodsy creek in the afternoon light One of many creeks that flow north and join together before draining into Lake Ontario.

snow-covered dormant apple orchard on the Lake Ontario coastline Dormant apple orchard. There’s a sliver of Lake Ontario on the horizon.

blooming apple orchard along Erie Canal Blooming apple orchard along the Erie Canal.

sunrise and fog over field Dips and and open fields hold the morning fog of spring and autumn.

clearing trees around the farm Spring cleaning.

four horses out to pasture Four horses out to pasture.

You can peek photos tagged rural in my gallery.