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11-AUG-2005 Lee Rudd

Well Judged

Thursday 11th August - Day 236

Today was the day of the Okehampton Show - a sort of agricultural fair. All towns of any size in the South West seem to have these - ours always falls on the second Thursday in August.

Lots of farm animal competitions - very much like beauty contests! I like watching small doses of all these competitions because it is all taken so seriously by those invloved - quite rightly! The judging does get very intense, and whatever timetable there is is thrown out of the window early on!

See more in my Okehampton Show gallery

There is a quest - find all the hidden Lee's! Usual prize for the winner :)

Nikon D70 ,Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom
1/1250s f/8.0 at 70.0mm hide exif
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Jude Marion13-Aug-2005 14:44
I like the crop here ... very nice comp!!!
Did he win?
Sheena Woodhead12-Aug-2005 20:18
Nice shot, showing the handlers. I love the curly haired sheep.
laine8211-Aug-2005 22:58
Brisbane's Exhibition, commonly known as " The Ekka" is on at present too. That's a good looking fleece.
Coleen Perilloux Landry11-Aug-2005 22:38
Very serious stuff, this competition. I would love to have her curls. Hope she won.
Robin Reid11-Aug-2005 20:54
We have these in the States also. Its a big deal for those who show the livestock. I like the sense of intensity here.
Guest 11-Aug-2005 20:28
Reminds me of the dog shows I attended a few years ago.
Very nice!
Ric Yates11-Aug-2005 20:10
Went to the Surrey show this year - fascinating watching the judging going on.
This shot captures the atmosphere well.
Susanne11-Aug-2005 20:09
That is certainly a different type of picture. I like this, because it is not what you expect to see every day.
Mindy McNaugher11-Aug-2005 20:04
I see at least two hidden Lees! Nice series!!
Gail Davison11-Aug-2005 19:59
What a lovely jumper that would make!
Al Chesworth11-Aug-2005 19:56
She needs her coat removing, I bet sha's warm.
Guest 11-Aug-2005 19:38
Lovely picture. Beautiful looking sheep.
Guest 11-Aug-2005 18:32
Best curly hair!