Are There Cows in Texas?

A Photo Essay

by John Stankewitz

(and the general story behind his fascination with cows.)

I was born in Denison, Texas but being in a millitary family, I was raised around the world (twelve different stops). As a child in school I was always proud of being born in and from the big state of Texas. A constant reminder of my home state was the answer I would always get from my Mom when I asked a stupid or very obvious question. In a stern sarcastic tone she would answer "Are there Cows in Texas??" Now, as I travel around Texas looking for things to photograph I pass by many cows in many fields and I am always reminded of her question. I answer it by saying to myself: "Of course there are!!" Besides being a fixture on the Texas landsccape, they are also a very interesting and lovable lot.

Red Rover, Red Rover... A row of cows on Texas pasture

"Red Rover, Red Rover..."
10-25-2006
South Central Texas

cow in Chandler, Texas near Neches River

"Wher Dyu Go"
Cows near Chandler/Neches River
05-26-2004

A cow and cactus on Texas range, Fort STockton, Texas

"You Can't See Me"
Near Ft Stockton, Texas
West Texas

"Impressionable"
10-26-2006
South Central Texas

"I'm Pretty"
04-26-2006

"In from The Fields"
10-25-2006
South Central Texas

"Where'd Everyone Go"
Near Canton, 02-07-2005
North Central Texas

"Ahhhhh"
04-25-2006

"Curious"
02-07-2005
North Central Texas

"Young Beauty"
Waxahachie, Texas
04-26-2006
North Central Texas

"What Chou Lookin At"
Waxahachie, Texas
North Central Texas

Photos and Captions � John Stankewitz

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