The fairgrounds here in Monroe and Green County are not the largest ones by far here in the area, nor in the state, but they have a bit of character to them all their own. The grandstand area is kind of an interesting structure in that you actually enter them from below. There are many different out-buildings on site housing the 4-H groups, camping offices, and agricultural industries here in town. On most days, the grounds are deserted, only the animals of the neighborhood reside in its recesses. An earlier trip directed me to the several barn quilts that dot the buildings here and gave me a good subject to document. Today, I decided to capture the livestock buildings as the day began to break over the horizon. The shadows that were cast over the windows and under the awning drew some neat lines as well as gave some interesting depth to the overall picture. While the building is bustling with activity during August and sounds of pigs, chickens, and cows are heard over the auctioneers singing the bids out, it was quite calm this morning. I stood there taking the pictures and could almost hear that musical baritone voice exciting the crowd and parting them from their hard-earned cash to get their hands on the newest prized show turkey.
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