I hope that while so many people are out smelling the flowers, someone is taking the time to plant some. ― Herbert Rappaport Digging deep into the backlog here. The following are pictures from an August 2016 trip to the Iowa State Fair. Yes, I have pictures from 2016 I… Read More »Take the Time to Plant
With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy? -Oscar Wilde Before we get into the meat of today’s blog, we need to start with… Happy 4th of July! I hope you had an continue to have an enjoyable 4th of July! +++++++ Time to hit up… Read More »Freedom and Flowers
The world wasn’t ready for these alternate TOY images on Monday. Most of these pictures are taken in the Photography 139 Backyard Studio where photography was often disturbed by 2 raucous dogs that had a whole yard to play in, but seemed to want to only play right on top… Read More »You Know I’ll Leave ‘Em Changing; ‘Cause You Know I’m Real with It; Don’t Care if You Feeling It!
“This performance is dedicated to all the playa hating teachers that won’t let a little gangsta shine!” I normally don’t get too into explaining any of my photography. The thing about art is that once the artist creates it and puts it out into the world, they are powerless to… Read More »But That’s Kind of Hard When She’s Ready to Go
For the second straight year, Baby Got Rack competed at the Boone County Fair barbecue competition. Sponsored by State Farm or Farm Bureau or some insurance company. Here are a few snaps from the very, very, very hot day: BGR needs to thank Jesse for bulling it up, Willy for… Read More »Baby Got Domination
I can officially announce now that I have unretired from “competing” in photography contests. For the first time in a couple years I entered photos in the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon. I will have one photo displayed at the Iowa State Fair. Don’t ask me which one, because I… Read More »You CAN Call it a Comeback
Baby Got Rack opens their competitive barbecue season tomorrow at the Boone County Fair! You should probably make it a point to be there in the ballpark of 4 PM when the judging begins. Last year we were next to the bunnies. I’d imagine that is where we’ll be again.… Read More »Baby Got Rack is Back!!
Since a few people have been asking, I am making a formal announcement. THERE IS NO CHRISTOPHER D. BENNETT BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AKA BENNETT-FEST THIS YEAR! The reasons are multiple and complicated, but it is probably your fault. If you search your heart, you know it to be true. So there… Read More »Valley Lodge is Closed
I’m sure I mixed up that pro wrestling reference. I don’t watch pro wrestling. I went to college. That being said, here are some pictures from Baby Got Rack’s day at the Pufferbilly Day Barbecue Contest: Marcus whipping up a batch of Marfins. Not to be confused with Scuffins. Which… Read More »Can You Smell What the People’s Champ is Cookin’?
Team Baby Got Rack competed in the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest this past Sunday. I will take away many cherished memories from this Sunday, I’ll share those when I share the majority of the Baby Got Rack images at a later date. Here is what is important to know. At… Read More »The People’s Rack
As some may have heard from various social media outlets or via press release, Baby Got Rack competed at the Iowa State Fair barbecue contest in the Combination category last Tuesday and brought home the championship. Word on the street is that we were very close to winning the Grand… Read More »State Champs!
I should probably get around to posting more images from Baby Got Rack’s dominance of the Boone County Fair Barbecue Contest. Pictures from the Iowa State Fair Barbecue Contest will be coming in the near future, I’m sure.
This isn’t exactly new news, because it has been leaked to the social media realm, but here it is: Team Baby Got Rack cleaned up at the Boone County Fair Barbecue Contest. Baby Got Rack won all the categories except for two. Claiming the title for Turkey, Beef, Combination, and… Read More »Baby Got Boone County Fair
For the third time in as many years I was an auxiliary member of the award winning competitive barbecue team Baby Got Rack at the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest. In many ways the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest was a much bigger success than in previous years. There were 15 teams… Read More »Baby Got Awards
Team Baby Got Rack with 1 of the numerous trophies they won at the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest. Next year, those trophies will be bigger.
Team Baby Got Rack cutting up their award winning ribs at the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest Their pork loin and chicken were also award winning, but their ribs were truly divine.
House and Scottie D. at the Pufferbilly Days Barbecue Contest Team Baby Got Rack placed third in all barbecue categories. Their ribs definitely deserved higher.
10 weeks in the books! Day 64: My Name Begins With… Day 65: Lines* Day 66: Alone Day 67: Here Forever Day 68: Getting Ready Day 69: White Day 70: Made By Me** Last week’s collection was very diverse in location. 6 different cities. 4 different states were represented. This… Read More »365 Day Photo Challenge: 64-70