Jerseyville County Fair
Former President Trump’s attempted assassination was on July 13th. I had already noted that the Jerseyville County Fair was on the 14th and figured I might go, but after that and knowing a bit about the county (in IL, about an hour from STL, and conservative), I thought it might be an especially interesting time to go. Just to get a sense of the crowd and how they were feeling and responding. To clarify, my interest is in recording events as they happen… it’s one thing to be conservative and another to support Trump, and while I aim to find human moments I’m not endorsing or glamorizing anything.
95mm, f/4.5
14mm, f/4
I don't think I've written much about this, but it's not the easiest thing to take pictures of strangers. It's challenging. A thousand hesitations flood in. I remember the seconds leading up to this shot where I observed this woman alone on the concourse looking for someone, what she would think if she 'caught' me, what others would think if I raised the camera. But ultimately, I liked that she was alone, I liked that she was looking for someone, and I took the shot.
205mm, f/5
A driver inspecting his ride, post-destruction.
35mm, f/9
35mm, f/4
85mm, f/6.3
85mm, f/5.6
I love this one. Brother and sister, which I know from having watched them and their parents a bit.
85mm, f/8
85mm, f/2.8
85mm, f/2.8
85mm, f/8
18mm, f/8
A long row of trailer beds parked side by side acted as a secondary stage.
85mm, f/5
Almost always when I go out a person or group of people will ask that I take their picture. I don't totally get it, but I'm happy to oblige.
85mm, f/5
35mm, f/5.6
That young sir at center has a very long gait!
35mm, f/6.3
170mm, f/6.3
35mm, f/7.1
35mm, f/9
Presumably: take America back... from democratic elections?
14mm, f/6.3
35mm, f/6.3
35mm, f/7.1
