Don't you just love the fall festivals? Today was such a beautiful day. Dan and I drove to the small town of Shelbyville to help celebrate Pioneer Days. I just got a new camera, so I couldn't imagine a better place to practice taking pictures. I played with the different effects. There was so much to see!
an early John Deere wagon
a red barn, of course!
pottery being created with a foot-pedaled potter's wheel
a little cabin, home of Thomas A Hendrick, vice president under Grover Cleveland
in the cabin...herbs from the garden
a night light
a pretty display that could be a painting
quilting
outside...candle making with beeswax
blacksmiths at work
a woman making natural dyes - she used pumpkins, onion skins and black walnuts in the process
a pretty arrangement of field flowers
dyed yarn
ornaments made with the dyed yarn
knitted chickens filled with gourds
and pretty embroidered pieces
pies baking over the campfire - note the ashes covering the lid on the left which keep heat at the top
We sampled root beer floats and apple butter on freshly made fried biscuits.
Doesn't the watermelon look delicious and refreshing?
also, fresh baked bread
And there was music.
I especially enjoyed playing with the camera's selective color feature.
Love the pink dress and the lamb.
There were horses and a sweet little donkey
and the boy with a duck.
God Bless America!
Love the red truck
and the pumpkin.
And finally, it was time to go home.
I hope you get to enjoy a fall festival this year, too.
Linking with Debbiedoo's, The Tablescaper Seasonal Sundays
What a fun festival! I love what you did with your photos, Patty. This is a very pretty post!
ReplyDeleteWell I GREATLY enjoyed your festival as well as all of the fooling around with your new camera...:) Loved the photos! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun! So many beautiful things ~ food, flowers, the people, animals, etc.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ~
Pat
That looks like a fun day! And I could tell that you were having some great fun with your photos. The mosaics were terrific. Loved the first one most especially.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along to the festival with you! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteLove your photographs!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty! Thank you for linking up in my Beautiful Sunday series. You made me happy.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed every picture captured for this post. Everything looks so artistic, refreshing and elegant. As a person who grew up in the city, I always appreciate pictures and sceneries that gives me a refreshing and laid back atmosphere. Among the pictures, I love the red barn and all those outdoor activities.
I hope to see you again on Sunday. Have a great week ahead!
This looks like a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteNow I have to play with my camera and see if it has a "selective color" setting.
You did a great job with effects.
Oh, that looks like such a fun day! Thanks for sharing at MM. :)
ReplyDeleteWe love going to festivals like this! It's so interesting to see people working on their craft. Your photos are amazing! Do you mind telling me how you did the 2 colors? I know how to do a black and white focal...where you have a circle around something you want to have color. But your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly interested in 'egg gourds' now. I like the chickens on the shelf that were knitted. I'm wondering if they are utilitarian or decorative? What is an egg gourd, did you ask? Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteI love Fall festivals and farmer's markets...and Heritage Days! We've been to some. This year would be a wonderful time to go, as we're having an unusually cool September for Texas!
...I should find one and put it on my calendar! came here via SSS life, You were featured from last weeks hop!
...Pat
What stunning photos!!!!! I certainly enjoyed my visit here!!!
ReplyDeleteKris
What a delightful day filled with American history. So many fascinating images and reminders of how things were in the days of the pioneers. I come from pioneer stock and have a special place in my heart for this period in our nation's history.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Carolynn