like this one, Rick; philber makes a good point. personally, I try to avoid horizen lines right in the middle unless there is good reason in the overall composition. you could try cutting a lot of sky to emphasize the horizontal and panorama. the rows the farmer is cutting make a dramatic horizontal effect IMO. always wanted to visit Japan and your shots add to the interest. cliff

Philber - I was knocked out with the vastness of the rice fields in Japan - it was like an ocean. I will crop some sky next cut - good idea. Rick

Lovely picture, Rick, with strong composition! I might just have cropped out a the top of the sky.