31 July 2015:  Colfax Illinois.   A grain elevator in a midwest town is needed for trade and to keep the agricultural breadbasket of the world functioning.  They also double as landmarks and help to give small communities identities.  They are often thought of as midwestern skyscrapers as they can define a skyline and are often taller than even a towns water tower.<br /> <br /> <br /> This image was produced in part utilizing High Dynamic Range (HDR) processes.  It should not be used editorially without being listed as an illustration or with a disclaimer.  It may or may not be an accurate representation of the scene as originally photographed and the finished image is the creation of the photographer.
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