I went to the Tulsa State Fair Friday.
I don’t go for the food, the rides, or the cheesy merchandise.
I go because I like looking at the critters, especially the cows, and horses and the goats are interesting also.
Many of the animals were raised by young people. I think that it is great. Anything that takes kids away from their electronics is A-OK with me!
I don’t know a thing about these animals. I can generally tell a horse from a cow but don’t bet on it. These though are Belgian Blues. I think they are beautiful. According to wikipedia they are “double muscled” which gives them a muscular appearance but also means that they are very good at converting grass to lean beef. They are more pink in the photograph than what they are live. They have a beautiful blue color to them.
My sister Ellen posted in her blog the other day that she took a photography class and learned that when photographing critters the eyes should be the focal point. It was a revelation for me. There is a real difference in the “emotion” of the photographs where the eyes are the focal point and where you can’t see them. That Ellen, she is one smart cookie.
Herefords or “white faces” are another of my favorites. They have fallen out of favor I think because of the trend toward leaner beef. I think they are beautiful. Sorry, I couldn’t get one to look at me. I don’t blame them.
The goats are something else. Cows pretty much ignore everybody, the goats are checking everybody out.
Would you buy a used car from this goat? I wouldn’t.
The goats and cows both were being bathed and trimmed by their owners.
I came upon some young people showing off their horses. The tension level was high during the judging.
The horses and the handlers both were dressed to the nines.
The animals are beautiful, you can tell the young people and their parents had worked hard to get to this show.
If you live close to Tulsa the fair runs through October 7.
Oooo, I love me some cows! Sadly I won’t be going but The Hubby and the youngest went last night to enjoy! Kind of an old tradition for them, not so much for me.
I love fairs and I love the livestock. I think I love cows because of their beautiful brown eyes! Fun shots!
i’ve always loved the animal barns at the fair, too. wonderful, beautiful animals you’ve shared. 🙂
Great post, the animals are my favorite part of our state fair! Loved all the critter photos, thanks for sharing.
I enjoy the livestock at the county fairs here. Interesting things you shared besides the photos of the animals. I’ve never heard of Begian blues, quite a unique breed.
Great shots of all the beautiful critters!
I especially love the goats.
Thanks for sharing.
Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Mette
I love cows, never seen the belgian blues before they are gorgeous. I only go to the fairs for the critters too. Have a great weekend!
I would go for the critters too and your sister is a smart lady, it’s all in the eyes 🙂 Wonderful shots Yogi!
Hubby loves going to fairs. He grew up with big Belgian horses, played under their hooves as a kid. He likes to go and smell the smells of the barns, the horses. It takes him back to the good old days!
Lovely post and great photos, don’t let your sister sway you!!!!
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Yep, count me in, too! I love the Fairs, but only for the critters and your captures are terrific!! You can be sure I wouldn’t buy a car from that goat!! Just look at those eyes! Priceless! Such a fun post for the day!!
Oh, we love fairs, too. Your images and explanations are great.
Love seeing beautiful and healthy animals 🙂
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I love seeing the animals at the fair. You have captured some beauties to share with us!
I’m with you, I love the animals, especially the big draft horses – and don’t forget the Llamas.
Nice photos, and you’re absolutely right about the eyes. We have state and county fairs here with livestock but I’ve never been.
Great fair! I like seeing kids with the animals they themselves care for.
We do not live too far from th West VA Fairgrounds….and then the children were small we would always go over each year. Love the goats and the bunnies. They are my favorites. It was interesting reading about the blue cow. Most unusual. genie
Haven’t been to the County or State Fair in years…used to love the goats the best …don’t know much about farm animals either, but Bill was a country boy.
These are wonderful. Those Belgian blues are beautiful. I really appreciate your pictures. I couldn’t get a decent one for my life at our aggy fair. You have some wonderful photos here. I appreciate the bovines who posed for ya!
Must be fun to see all these beautiful animals.
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Have a great weekend.
What a wonderful variety of cows! Great shot of the clever goat 🙂
Thanks for bringing the Tulsa Fair to my living room!
Wonderful shots from the fair.
Especially the cows! I’ll be heading to the fair too!
My favorite part, too. 🙂
Did you check out the Australian exhibit or the petting zoo?
We were at the fair with our two younger grand kids Friday evening and again Saturday. Great time. Pics will follow this week.
Your shot of the beige cow (Is it a Brahma?) with the pink and black bridle/rope is gorgeous! Great job!
Thanks for stopping by, Yogi. I imagine Fall isn’t as spectacular in Oklahoma (I grew up in Texas after leaving Florida). I hope to take some more pictures in Minnesota later this week.