Planes ,Trains and ????

Today was the final day of the Willits Kinetic Carnivale. I made a visit to the kinetic fly in at the local airport and the steam festival put on by "The Roots of Motive Power". The CHP, Reach and the Brooktrails Fire Department were all well represented at the airport. There was some air traffic with rides being sold on both a helicopter and a small plane. There was a lot going on. Downtown in Willits at the steam up I was told that although there were a few steam engines in operation yesterday was the big day. I still found enough subjects to keep my camera busy. It was really, really hot and I'm glad that Lenore or my Mom didn't come downtown.It was nice to come home and get out of the heat. God's light and love to all, chris

Willits Kinetic Carnivale

This weekend I spent some time photographing the Carnivale. There was so much subject matter to choose from. There was the Roots of Motive Power steam up. The California and Western Railroad brought in a steam engine from Ft. Bragg. There were the Hand Car Races and magic acts. There was just a lot going on. Yesterday Lenore and I watched the hand car races for a short time and then we walked through the grove in the park and looked at the vendors displays and had a bite to eat. The The Natural Hot Dog Tent and the Crepes Truck were fantastic.After awhile I just started stopping people in the crowd and asking to photograph them. Some of the Steam Punk outfits were incredible. After we left the park we photographed the steam engine on its way out of town to Ft. Bragg. We were at the crossing at Highway 101 when it passed by and the ground shakes and your body literally vibrates from the sound when the locomotive passes by on the tracks. It's quite the emotional experience.We had a really fun day. I'm looking forward to next year. God's love and protection to all, chris