Rockport sits right on the coast of Texas and is sometimes considered part of the San Pedro Island winter escape destination for snow birders. It has scenic fishing piers, abundant birdlife, great beaches. It was also ground zero for Hurricane Harvey!! My brother is staying at an RV park not far from the beach. He has been there for several months and was quickly welcomed into the community and put to use as the resident photographer. When the city had its annual Sea Fair, the Chamber of Commerce asked him to photograph as much of it as he could. He spend three days waking around the venue with two cameras, several lens and a huge flash. Here are some of the photographs he took of the activities.
Fair ribbon cutting ceremony.
Sunset from the top of the Farris wheel.
Cutting up the floor with Grandpa.
President of the Chamber of Commerce with his daughter.
Vendor from Ghana, Africa.
Day playing band.
Mr. Cool with daughter. Why do I not think that is his last name?
Singer and fiddler of the band Asleep at the Wheel
All members of the Jeep Club that gathered for the parade.
Jeep Club veterans and dependents only.
This mermaid teaches kayaking.
Volunteers handing out water.
Young Hawaiian dancers.
Ready, GO!
Look at the little boy’s face.
Latin music singer.
Local radio celebrity and Sea Fair music coordinator.
These are the Emerald Girls. When off stage they clean restrooms and wipe off tables.
View of crowd forming to watch the Spazmatics band. Steve used his most powerful flash to light up the whole tent.
Spazmatics Band
Contest winners for the dessert food category.
La Reina, a Latin singer.
The man, an original of Asleep at the Wheel band which started in 1870.
Jeep parade.
Oh, so close to Louisiana you would expect candy and treats to be thrown to the crowd!
Watching it all in comfort of home.
No knee taken here.
United States Coast Guard demonstrates a sea rescue.
A very special thanks to Steve for sharing.