Fairest of the Fairs

I'm a bit late on the draw here, but wanted to post these images anyway. The Minnesota Fair happened about a month ago. I was hired to go shoot some images of things that sum up the fair. One priority was to photograph people eating things on a stick - which has definitely become the calling card of the MN State Fair. I witnessed 14" corndogs (known around here as "pronto pups"?), alligator, hotdish (tater-tots and meatballs, with gravy), ostrich and homemade nut rolls - all on a stick.

Then there were the usual sightings of people winning and carrying giant stuffed animals, the warehouses full of farm animals and the midway chaos. I am not really a fan of the fair like most Minnesotans. I didn't grow up with the tradition and generally wrinkle my brow at events that cost me $40 and leave me with a stomach ache. I really cannot complain about getting hired to go to the fair though, can I?

If you'd like to read the article, go here.

Knut Design - Furniture

Oh how I love well designed, well made furniture. Especially it it is made of metal,stone or rough wood. Knut Design must have read my diary, because here is a table that meets two of those criteria and does it supremely well.

You might remember the acid etched samples I showed months ago from Knut. Here, Nathan (owner, designer, etc...) takes a neighbors downed walnut tree and some raw steel to create this beauty. I can't think of anything else to say other than how awesome it is. I did nearly separate a shoulder moving it into the house to photograph. Good thing Nathan is a strapping gent - maybe he'll consider doing deliveries for customers?

Check back to his site if you haven't. There some new content and a few new jobs that have been completed and documented. Keep an eye on this guy.