A wonderful, golden shot. One of those rare opportunities that few of us can pass up! The relation to the hope theme is slim, or maybe even nonexistant. Without the title, most wouldn't find any connection to the challenge at all. Very strong photograph, technically excellent, but have to give an average score.
I love the way the sun reflects off the (wheat?) sorry I dont know what that plant is!!! Love the reddish colors on the left. The only little distraction that I saw was the darkness of the trees? in the left borrom of the photo. Eventhough, I feel it is a very nice shot. Love the clouds or rings around the sun!