OH DEERE!

Today was definitely a lot better than yesterday’s storm flop. My first assignment to cover a tractor and steam engine festival way out in Westminster went off without a hitch. It was a gorgeous day in Maryland and the festival was a bit overwhelming, but I think I made some nice images. This was another event that forwarded my beliefs that Texas is NOT the most “country” (for lack of a more PC word) state in the Union. Texas has this sort of cowboy stereotype, but in Houston I live in an urban area and drive a car, not a horse. With that said, this was probably one of the most “country” events I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending. It was pretty awesome. There were a ton of great fair food vendors, tractor pulls and an incredibility random yet amazing swap meet where locals were selling everything from knives and tools to Beanie Babies and Nintendos. As an aside, I spent a total of $4.75 on 4 Newsweek magazine’s from 1970 in great condition, a Nolan Ryan Cooperstown Commemorative beanie baby-esque stuffed animal, a brand new in box Polaroid Colorpack III land camera with film and everything, and a few other nice items. When I wasn’t shopping I recorded some short audio clips in an effort to put together a short Soundslide showcasing a few of my favorite snaps from the event.

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