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Joy of a Small Town Fair

DianaT - 9-2-2013 at 07:21 PM

The Tri-County Fair was this weekend in Bishop. Nothing in the way of special photos, but just a few snapshots of a few things that we think make small town fairs special --- I don't miss the Los Angeles County Fair that I grew up attending!

Simple vegetable displays.





Got to love her garden at that elevation!



Well, the swamp coolers don't work so well with the unusual humidity we have had, but it was prize winner before the wilt



This art display immediately made me think about a certain nomad who has a home in Bahia de Los Angeles. I just knew she would like it. :biggrin:



Our ABSOLUTE favorite art work that won a first place prize. How often do you see the under 5 years old category! :bounce::bounce:



A couple of adult art work that really caught our eyes.





And what is a fair without this guy checking out the people.



It was fun, and we are so happy to see Labor Day come and go, as the flatlanders head on home --- what a lot of traffic!

[Edited on 9-3-2013 by DianaT]

rts551 - 9-2-2013 at 08:24 PM

The wilted plant is priceless!

Cisco - 9-2-2013 at 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by rts551
The wilted plant is priceless!


The whole series is priceless.

Thank You DianaT, you have a very special perspective on life and convey it well.

I was right there with you.

DianaT - 9-2-2013 at 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Cisco
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Originally posted by rts551
The wilted plant is priceless!


The whole series is priceless.

Thank You DianaT, you have a very special perspective on life and convey it well.

I was right there with you.


Ralph, that wilted plant was beautiful and priceless.

Cisco, thank you very much for being there with us and understanding. Yes, thank you. We very much appreciate it.

chuckie - 9-2-2013 at 09:09 PM

Great pics Thanks....

Mulegena - 9-2-2013 at 09:33 PM

Just totally cool and nostalgic, Diana. Thanks.

DianaT - 9-2-2013 at 09:42 PM

Thank you chuckie and the flash floods will not be reported. :biggrin"
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Originally posted by Mulegena
Just totally cool and nostalgic, Diana. Thanks.


For you, nostalgic, yes, and new for us. Change is what life is all about.

Skipjack Joe - 9-2-2013 at 10:50 PM

Oh, I like the warm tones in the first few images. They feel so right for that subject.

Bob H - 9-2-2013 at 11:14 PM

This photo series is fantastic... just LOVE the clarity and the colors !!!!

wessongroup - 9-3-2013 at 04:54 AM

Thanks ... was nice to get to the fair ....

"flatlanders" ... :lol::lol: .... you guys are fitting in ... but, your right ... different after the "season" ends for a while ... .but, nice .... looking foreword for your "fall" shots ... of the area :):)

DianaT - 9-3-2013 at 02:09 PM

Thanks --- glad some of you enjoyed seeing these. And at least for now, we do not intend to become flatlanders again --- but one never knows. :biggrin:

Bwana_John - 9-3-2013 at 05:54 PM

I always enjoyed Mule Days in the spring at the Bishop fairgrounds.

Ken Bondy - 9-3-2013 at 06:55 PM

Great series Diane!!!

mulegemichael - 9-3-2013 at 07:10 PM

thanks diane; lovely spots.

BajaLuna - 9-6-2013 at 10:20 AM

the colors and clarity that you captured in nature's bounty is fantastic! Beautiful photos! I aspire to take such pretty pictures one day!

DianaT - 9-6-2013 at 11:01 AM

Thank you --- a fun time. And yes Mule Days is a good time. For one thing, it is interesting to see the different sizes of mules.

Lots of activities that include the young people and that is always a good thing.

Barry A. - 9-6-2013 at 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by DianaT
Thanks --- glad some of you enjoyed seeing these. And at least for now, we do not intend to become flatlanders again --- but one never knows. :biggrin:


"Flat-landers"---------:lol:--------that's great, Diane. My Uncle who spent most of his life in Owens Valley, called them "Bush-apes"------all said in good fun!!! He was referring to the 'small stream fishermen' who were always appearing out of the bushes on his land chasing the allusive trout.

Great shots, Diane!!!

Barry