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RJSorensen
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 19:21
I stopped and took a few of these today. They have been calling me to come over and 'shoot' them for a few weeks now. I think they make interesting photography subjects, but I don't like them in a way. You see some 'folks' from the "West Coast" somewhere near LA, moved up here and they think this is a western tradition, or something. I don't know what to do with right/left coast cowboys, lol.

Anyway they plan to buy and wear out enough of these boots to put them clear round their city ranch.

Strokes for folks . . . I will just have to get use to them.

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sparker1
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 20:58
It's a nice shot, Rod. They sure don't look like working boots, so how do they get worn out? Looks like they also wore spurs(?).
ssim
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 21:01
That is a great shot RJ. Very unique.
Maureen Souza
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 21:49
LOL RJ.....:lol: look what I found lying by the lake; what we won't take pictures of.....although I like yours better.
thomascanty
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 03:34
I saw a small ranch near Coloma in Northern California that had boots and shoes on the posts lined up all around the property:

http://www.ldphotography.net/cdpf/ranchboots.jpg
RJSorensen
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 08:13
Well thanks guys . . . I thought it an odd thing, but perhaps from where they are from, it is as thomascanty notes, something that is done. Might start a new trend out here, lol. I got a few pair I need to toss, perhaps, just perhaps . . .
stoneylonesome
23rd of March 2005 (Wed), 18:07
Man I almost missed this one. Great shot RJ. being in the surveying field I can't tell you what I've seen on fence posts or stuck on trees. I've known surveyors who have tacked thier jacket to a tree, because it was on it's last leg and it was what they always wore when surveying. Go figure :lol: :lol:
RJSorensen
23rd of March 2005 (Wed), 19:02
Those whom get to spend time in the out of doors find many such strange practices around the country. I think them cute quirks of mankind . . . what else can one say of them.
IanD
23rd of March 2005 (Wed), 19:17
Hell, those boots are far from being worn out. Looks like there are at least a couple of more years of good in them. :):):):)
Different image. I like it.
RJSorensen
23rd of March 2005 (Wed), 20:10
LOL, Ian . . . them there are 'Girl' boots. I am sure they are victims of fashion and not of wear.