Johnny Appleseed Festival

[angeleyes216]

Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman (September 26, 1774 – February 18, 1845), was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. He became an American legend while still alive, largely because of his kind and generous ways, his great leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance of apples.

I took these today at the annual johnny appleseed festival here in fort wayne..Each year hundreds of vendors re-enact scenes from that era and sell their goods, It draws thousands of people over the two day event.




making popcorn in the old black kettle

[Fred flyfisher]

Wonderful shots Lori, I need to get out and find some events like that around here. I particularly enjoyed the 1st and 3rd shots.

[angeleyes216]

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Wonderful shots Lori, I need to get out and find some events like that around here. I particularly enjoyed the 1st and 3rd shots.

Thank you Fred..it was a great day but my feet are barking and i cant stop yawning..wore me out ..but thankyou for looking and your always kind comments.

[Hayward Taylor]

HI Lorraine - oh my - they really go all out for this event .. it look so realistic .. love the sepia tone on all the photos .. other than tired feet, did you have a goot time? .. interesting variety

[pjflan7]

sweet australian girl taking pics of our history...who woulda thunk? There is nothing like that good old kettle corn popcorn with the sugar and all cooked in those large steel cauldrons with those wooden paddles!

[angeleyes216]

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

HI Lorraine - oh my - they really go all out for this event .. it look so realistic .. love the sepia tone on all the photos .. other than tired feet, did you have a goot time? .. interesting variety

Hi Hayward..yes its a very interesting event..i talked to the medicine show dr and he showed me inside his wagon and told me that he takes his show all over the country...the soldiers told me that after walking miles and miles their little tiny tents were more than comfortable...so much to see and very educational for the kids.

[angeleyes216]

Originally Posted by pjflan7

sweet australian girl taking pics of our history...who woulda thunk? There is nothing like that good old kettle corn popcorn with the sugar and all cooked in those large steel cauldrons with those wooden paddles!

If you could only smell the place...kettle corn and all sorts of food...apple pies and onions and stuff cooking and wafting in the air...then the smell of cannon fire as the soldiers shoot across the river...and then theres old Abe Lincoln walking around and of course Johnny Appleseed himself...quite and event and very well organised. I think they enjoyed the aussie asking them questions

[Jamfke]

Wow, you did an excellent job with the shots and the PP. They look almost authentic.

[Desert Rose]

Nice work, wonderful sepia effects on all. I love the fact that there are not "modern" elements in your photos. It really looks like a step back in the time machine. Bravo!

[lindyannajones]

These kind of shots seem to be your forte. These photos could easily have been taken a hundred years ago. Very well done, Lorraine! It looks like a fun festival.