Yesterday, North Texas got a surprise visit from mother nature in the form of snow, sleet, ice, wind, and rain. All night long, gusts of up to 30 mph winds thrust themselves over our rooftop. By morning, all the roads were iced and the lawns covered in a blanket of snow. I’ve been hoping for a little break and this has given me the best possible escape…there is absolutely know way that I would leave the house in this weather! So I’m trapped inside and happy as a clam. In my down time, I’ve was browsing through my photos when I happened upon this set of shots taken at the Fort Worth Stock Show not long ago…I had totally forgotten to post them!
I know I have been posting a lot of animal inspired posts recently (point and case) but I just find them so fascinating to photograph. A couple weeks ago I attended the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo and experienced what I feel is a very authentic Texas environment. Not that everyone in Texas wears cowboy boots and spurs (just like not everyone in Nashville is a country singer/songwriter)….far from it. But there is a tie to the country life that can’t be denied…especially in Fort Worth or as some locals like to call it, Cowtown!
While touring the stock show grounds, I snapped a few photos of the “stock” being shown. The colors and textures were really something else! This post is a stretch from my usual style, but I thought you would appreciate the beauty none the less.
And yes, I did visit the petting zoo. This little, furry guy was adorable!
There was no shortage of turquoise, either…and even I pulled on my own cowboy boots to join the crowds.
One stock show down…one step further in the Texas experience!
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Melissa says:
Feb 2, 2011
Stunning photos Hilary! I especially loved the chickens.
I have always felt the pull of that country life you describe so well in Fort worth. Maybe it is because I was born there!
Keep up the great work-
Aunt M
Marion says:
Feb 2, 2011
Great pictures! Seeing the chickens reminds me of the many years you guys would go out and collect the eggs for us!
Hilary Walker says:
Feb 3, 2011
Yes, those were fun times…I have a lot of flashbacks walking through the poultry show.
Kelly says:
Feb 2, 2011
Um, my jaw just dropped when I saw that turquoise photo! So colorful and very much my style. I have a large turquoise brooch that’s similar – I often wear it as a necklace. I need to expand my collection though with some of that orange. Great photos!
xo Kelly
Hilary Walker says:
Feb 2, 2011
I know! I especially love the variety of turquoise all together in one group…makes me want to pile on several pieces at once. Thanks for stopping by, Kelly!
Mom says:
Feb 3, 2011
Only you could find the artistic beauty with cows! Great photography. I want your camera! Kibble
Hilary Walker says:
Feb 3, 2011
Best investment I ever made!!