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Title: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David Paterson on August 20, 2016, 23:24:28

Our local agricultural show was held today - raining, as usual - I hope this gives a flavour of this kind of rural event.

1. The farmer's dog
2. The farmer's wife
3. Captive hawk
4. Non-captive hawk
5. Mayumi scoops the pool

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: Anthony on August 21, 2016, 00:04:55

Good documentary.

What were Mayumi's prizes for?

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David Paterson on August 21, 2016, 00:17:55

Quote from: Anthony on August 21, 2016, 00:04:55

Good documentary.
What were Mayumi's prizes for?

Thanks, Anthony.

The  trophies were for "best overall horticultural entry", "best overall vegetable grower" and best overall something else. M. is extremely competitive - she entered 12 individual categories and received 8 firsts, 3 seconds and a third. I have to say, not bad!

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: Anthony on August 21, 2016, 00:57:51

Not surprised, after seeing her garden in Killin in May!  Please pass on my congratulations.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 21, 2016, 09:36:30

fun and interesting photos !

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David Paterson on August 21, 2016, 16:21:43

Thanks, Elsa - you understood perfectly what i was trying to do - have fun with the camera.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 21, 2016, 16:23:35

yup I can see that - nothing more - nothing less. Your images suit the purpose well.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: pluton on August 21, 2016, 20:18:43

The bird above the people is humorously ominous...or ominously humorous.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: simato73 on August 21, 2016, 22:02:47

Quote from: David Paterson on August 21, 2016, 00:17:55

The  trophies were for "best overall horticultural entry", "best overall vegetable grower" and best overall something else. M. is extremely competitive - she entered 12 individual categories and received 8 firsts, 3 seconds and a third. I have to say, not bad!

That's impressive...
By the look of the pictures it seems that you are enjoying copious amounts of rain, which must have benefited the veg.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: armando_m on August 22, 2016, 03:32:57

Really like the hawk closeup image

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: Akira on August 22, 2016, 03:44:10

Interesting snaps.  If I remember correctly, Mayumi-san won some prized last year, too?  She really rocks!

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: Erik Lund on August 22, 2016, 09:26:31

Fun series ;) and congratulations to Mayumi

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David H. Hartman on August 22, 2016, 11:08:47

Notice the eyes of the hawk are set such that they can look strait forward for ranging and detection, a predator necessity. A rabbit has it's eyes to the side so it can see a vary wide field, probably nearly 360 degrees, to hopefully detect the hawk in time to escape to cover. Many birds also have their eyes set for wide field vision.

The close-up of the hawk shows it's well prepared for its roll in nature, quite impressive.

I wonder what the hawk thinks of the people in front of it as it looks down. :)

Dave

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David Paterson on August 22, 2016, 14:59:11

Thanks for all the kind comments, David, Erik, Akira, Armando, Keith, Simone and Elsa. I'm very pleased that you like these, because for me it's a nice change from shooting landscapes.

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: Jakov Minić on August 22, 2016, 16:27:20

Mayumi is my hero! Send my regards and congratulations!

Title: Re: It was just a small-town affair . . .
Post by: David Paterson on August 23, 2016, 10:39:05

Quote from: Jakov Minić on August 22, 2016, 16:27:20

Mayumi is my hero! Send my regards and congratulations!

I'll tell her but I have to be careful - I didn't dare to tell her I posted that picture.   ::)