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Title: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 16, 2015, 21:34:24
Sat. 15th August was the day of the annual Killin Agricultural Show. Obviously, this will not be happening next May, but here are a few images which perhaps tell a little about life and society in Killin.

1) Pipe-band members take a break.
2) Prize-winning cheviot ram.
3) Farmer's wife (and multiple prize-winner).
4) Pets win prizes too.
5) My wife (on the right!) gets the trophy as the best overall vegetable grower.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: chris dees on August 16, 2015, 21:40:27
Nice set. :)

And no Highland Games either. :(
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 17, 2015, 00:17:32
I also enjoyed these images. Good series
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 18, 2015, 22:53:29
Thanks, Chris and Elsa.

Quote from: Chris Dees on August 16, 2015, 21:40:27
And no Highland Games either. :(

The Highland Games should have been in late July, but was cancelled due to the extremely water-logged park where these things are held.  :-\
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: chris dees on August 18, 2015, 23:13:32
Quote from: David Paterson on August 18, 2015, 22:53:29
Thanks, Chris and Elsa.

Quote from: Chris Dees on August 16, 2015, 21:40:27
And no Highland Games either. :(

The Highland Games should have been in late July, but was cancelled due to the extremely water-logged park where these things are held.  :-\

I photographed one a few years ago near Loch Lomond. Very impressive and relaxed atmosphere.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 22, 2015, 02:14:24
#3 intimate portrait of beautiful woman with spreckles
#4 "Martin Parr must go away now" say this dog's eyes
#5 Black, White & very happy / relieved
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Akira on August 22, 2015, 04:43:31
It's always nice to know or at least have a glimpse of the cultural background of exotic places.  Thanks for sharing, Dave!  Mayumi-san rocks!
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 22, 2015, 10:13:44
Thanks, Chris, Frank and Akira, for your comments - much appreciated.

Akira - it's the first time I ever heard Scotland being called exotic! And Mayumi hasn't seen this photo - she hates being photographed. If she finds out I posted it to the forum I will be in big trouble!
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 22, 2015, 10:17:33
Dave: Then don't let her look over your shoulder when you are visiting NG ... :D

Chris: Big, burly men in tartan kilts throwing large timber logs -- now, that would be aptly named 'exotic' in the books of most people.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Akira on August 22, 2015, 10:32:51
Quote from: David Paterson on August 22, 2015, 10:13:44
Akira - it's the first time I ever heard Scotland being called exotic! And Mayumi hasn't seen this photo - she hates being photographed. If she finds out I posted it to the forum I will be in big trouble!

Dave, really?  Tokyo is pretty exotic to me.  ;) :D

As for the ladies who hates being photographed, she is not really exceptional in this regard.  So, don't worry and just be careful!  (oh, I miss that devil's emoticon!)
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 22, 2015, 11:54:31
Quote from: Akira on August 22, 2015, 10:32:51
Dave, really?  Tokyo is pretty exotic to me.  ;) :D
As for the ladies who hates being photographed, she is not really exceptional in this regard.  So, don't worry and just be careful!  (oh, I miss that devil's emoticon!)

Tokyo is pretty exotic to me too! And the rest of Japan. I'm really hoping I can make it later this year.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Akira on August 22, 2015, 18:42:34
Looking forward to seeing you again!
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 22, 2015, 18:47:57
Quote from: Akira on August 22, 2015, 18:42:34
Looking forward to seeing you again!

Yes, it would be good to meet up again. Mike too, if he is available.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Akira on August 22, 2015, 18:55:16
Quote from: David Paterson on August 22, 2015, 18:47:57
Quote from: Akira on August 22, 2015, 18:42:34
Looking forward to seeing you again!

Yes, it would be good to meet up again. Mike too, if he is available.

In the winter, Mike should be in Japan.  He is planning to go to Hokkaido to shoot some cranes (with the camera of course!).
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Gary on August 30, 2015, 17:34:21
A nice social representation and commentary.
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: Frank Fremerey on August 30, 2015, 17:44:48
2016?
Title: Re: KILLIN 2016 - The show must go on!
Post by: David Paterson on August 30, 2015, 18:13:10
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on August 30, 2015, 17:44:48
2016?

The date refers to our next-year "event" in Killin.