The cow never leaves it's home. If it did, it would surely pass away quickly. And if that cow resided in my state of Arizona, it would melt quicker than the witch in The Wizard Of Oz. While I melt here in the desert inferno this August, my photo business partners are photographing The Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair today. Ryan and Cameron are photographing many of the farm animals at this spectacular event for our stock photo agency in London. Every year since time began, the Butter Cow has been THE thing to see at the fair. This life-sized bovine is completely carved from butter. It wouldn't stand a chance here in Arizona. And,Ryan and Cameron report the best food on a stick is the fried Snickers bar. Huh? Butter and fried chocolate-what a way to go! With a Google search, you can see the Butter Cow in all it's caloric splendor.
Life Is Good If Your Cow Doesn't Melt.
A TOWN CALLED NOWHERE, ARIZONA
In The Beginning
You see, I and five brothers were raised on an Iowa farm 50 years ago by two incredible parents. But then, I up and moved to Arizona to become a photographer. This profession has been exceptionally good to me. Depending on the workload and the season, I reside in a number of spots: Nowhere, Tempe or Flagstaff, Arizona or Goldfield, Iowa or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. As a part-time resident of the tiny town called Nowhere, I have a unique perspective on the folks who live and work in a place which time has passed by. And, I'd like to share this fascinating place with you. When I'm somewhere other than Nowhere, I'm likely on assignment either for a corporate client or Arizona Highways magazine. All along, you'll come to know Nowhere, Arizona and its common people with uncommon problems and personal achievements. Early dispatches offer some background into the town itself while newer dispatches will reveal the character of the townsfolk and my photo travels.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
A Butter Cow and Fried Snickers
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