In October of 2014 I visited my home, Dallas, Texas and took my large format 4x5 camera to the State Fair of Texas.

Attending the State Fair is an annual tradition for myself and many other Texans. I am constantly amazed at the sights - every strata of Texas is on view. From the rich Dallas business people with their city-raised kids playing in the Midway to the ranchers who brought in their prize livestock to be judged, the entire Texas population is represented within the exquisite Art Deco Fair Grounds.

This photo essays seeks to capture that unique cultural spectrum of electric carnival to monumental history to earnest ranching.