In camp. . . .

grandkid footwear drying after a stroll in the lake. Taken near Lost Horse Lake, one of the many in the Bitterroot National Forest, Montana.

Captured. . . .

through the front window one morning last summer. The fawns enjoyed a romp through the yard, running circles and chasing each other for minutes. Capturing such would have been a challenge as this trio would have likely bolted for safety had a shooter and camera become visible.

The county fair. . . .

is the pinnacle of a young stockman/stockwoman's year. The animals they've been working with all year will be shown at their best and paraded for buyers or blue ribbons. This boy's Holstein cow will likely go back to the farm. Market animals, however, leave the side of their human friend and the farewell is bittersweet.

Fairs. . . .

are often ideal for tractor enthusiasts and restorers to show off their prize in the parade kicking off the event. Here is a Ford 2N from the Forties. How many of these are sitting silently in a shed awaiting someone's loving touch?

A gathering of goats. . . .

at this year's Ravalli County Fair, Hamilton, Montana. How often does one see this from the road?

Amish auctions. . . .

One should attend these events if held in your area. You'll see finely crafted quilts, durable cedar furniture, and beautifully finished interior pieces by Amish craftsmen. Plus an excellent lunch is usually served with homemade ice cream.

Maytag wringers are often sought by Amish households as these machines do not require high pressure plumbing to operate. Most Amish homes do not use running water, electricity, or pressure tanks, but may rely on gravity systems to bring water into the home. Hence the older technology works for them.

Favorite. . . .

of local photographers, the "Pablo Barn."  The soil surrounding it has just been seeded to seed potatoes.  The Mission Range stands watch in the background.