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Rattlesnake Roundup, Sweetwater, Texas, Springtime for 4 days during March
From a cultural standpoint, as a Canadian living in Texas, I've always been curious about the Texan Rattlesnake Roundup. Attending, the view was to try to be unbiased and open-minded without any preset opinions. Still, as an animal rights ally I was interested to know whether the four event-filled days were about rattlesnake-appreciation or rattlesnake-loathing. I remain mystified, because it seems to be a mishmash of both.
Driving the three and half hours it takes to get back to Dallas, I marveled how what is acceptable for some, is taboo and unconscionable for others. Since many customs the world over, and across time, are basically borne of societal needs to collectively overcome threats and various natural causes, did this event begin in a similar way?...only here the rituals include a number of large people walking around eating disgusting, deep-fried rattlesnake that was more bone and grease than meat, and corn on the cob? Were the original celebrations of rounding up rattlesnakes actually efforts toward creating a communal mindset of safety, and have they evolved to dominate, even abuse, a predator that was perhaps more of a concern to the earliest settlers than it is now?
For Sweetwater locals, the occasion is an important part of their heritage and present lifestyle that brings the community together, draws in tourists and boosts their economy annually. Scheduled each year are: a parade, carnival grounds, a Miss Rattlesnake Roundup pageant, a Gun, Knife and Coin Show (because coins are obviously in the same category as knives and guns!), a snake-hunting competition, rattlesnake meat-eating contest, and vendors who earn a living selling various rattlesnake parts, products, and bizarre crafts. Unfortunately for raccoons and turtles it was an opportunity to sell their parts as well.
The demise of the rattlesnakes is undeniably sad and seemingly senseless, but the truth of every matter has many dimensions. It is easy to get caught up in the intrigue, and fall under the spell of groups in a festive state, to the point where I did try the deep-fried snake...but after one nip, threw it in the garbage, on top of others' waste who had done the exact same thing.
I absolutely love reptiles, but admit to have considered buying one of the open-mouthed, fang-baring, stuffed intact, coiled-up snake souvenirs (not the ones sporting tiny cowboy hats and raccoon tails though). Although, upon guilty reflection, is one by-product any less vulgar than the other? I actually thought the coiled-up rattlers ready to strike were really pretty and only wanted one because I’m not likely to see a living one so up close and personal, hopefully.
Whether we agree or disagree, people earn a living doing things we can’t imagine. Practices and beliefs are incorporated over periods of time and passed down through generations. What was once relevant may have lost all sense currently, or in the future. Our consciousness evolves regardless though, and I wonder if in a distorted sort of way, most people leave the fairgrounds of cotton candy and snake pits every year with a deeper appreciation for the uniqueness of all creatures? I certainly did.
Only a human could come up with something so preposterous as little cowboy hats glued to rattler heads. Only a human would buy them! Generally, what every pro/anti-whatever-activist-religious-righteous group is seeking is respect. It’s really about respecting all creatures, including humans, who do strange and unpredictable things.
Chelsea-Handler-House-Landscape-Hardscape-Conceptual-Renderings-By-Mike-Shumard-M.Shumard-at-Ymail.com. Work done from 2.2011-5.2011.
Messenger dog paddling across a canal to reach its handler, in France, during World War I. The dog pictured swimming across this canal worked as a messenger dog in the front line. Scrolled up messages in waterproof containers would have been attached to the dogs collar. Dogs were also used in the trenches to kill rats and mice, thereby protecting food supplies. In addition to carrying out messenger duties and various other tasks, a regimental mascot also helped to maintain the troops morale.
Messenger dogs that served in the British Army were recruited from Battersea Dogs' Home in London, then trained for active service at The War Dog Training School in Shoeburyness, England. The dogs that successfully completed their initial training then received an overseas posting to kennels at Etaples, in France. From Etaples, the dogs were posted to kennels near the front line, where they joined up with combat units.
[Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT IN FRANCE. A war messenger dog in the front area swimming across a canal to reach its master and deliver a message.']
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My day job is working for a Commercial Real Estate Development group and we've had a vacant Albertson's building for a few years now. It's about to be renovated and I've been meaning to go through and take some shots. A lot of these pics that show damage is either from when kids have broken in and broken things, or when some of the equipment was removed previously.
This shot in particular was a 5 exposure blend using "available light" and a small LED flashlight located just out of frame on the lower left corner. Exposed for up to 50 seconds. Processed with Photomatix Pro and Photoshop CS3.
151026-M-AW179-143 DOGANBEY, Turkey (Oct. 26, 2015) – U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Kyle S. Purington, the Combat Logistics Battalion 26 motor transportation maintenance chief, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), role-plays as an escaping detainee while a patrol/explosive detector dog with the MEU, executes an attack command as part of a military working dog demonstration for Turkish Marines and Sailors during Exercise Egemen 2015 Oct. 26. Egemen is a Turkish-led and hosted amphibious exercise designed to increase tactical proficiencies and interoperability among participants. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua W. Brown/Released)
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Barter with one of his auxiliary handlers, Mary Quinn Lawrence.
Barter, a 3-year old black lab/golden retriever mix. Barter has bred, raised, and trained by Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that provides service dogs to qualified applicants.
Barter has been trained as a Facility Dog, which means he works at The Little Keswick School in Keswick, VA to help students with special needs. Marc Columbus is the Headmaster at Little Keswick, as well as Barter's handler.
Chelsea-Handler-House-Landscape-Hardscape-Conceptual-Renderings-By-Mike-Shumard-M.Shumard-at-Ymail.com. Work done from 2.2011-5.2011.
Rachel Maddow, with Daniel Handler, on her book tour for "Drift." For commercial reproduction rights, contact JD Lasica at jdlasica@gmail.com.
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