Lee Klancher Tells History of Old Farm Life with Photographs

By Lauren Holt
Published on May 3, 2013
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Lee Klancher shares the history of tractors and the American farm through photography. Photo from
Lee Klancher shares the history of tractors and the American farm through photography. Photo from "Red Tractors 1958-2013."
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Lee especially enjoys the raw aesthetics of early tractors like this Waterloo Boy. Photo from
Lee especially enjoys the raw aesthetics of early tractors like this Waterloo Boy. Photo from "The Art of the John Deere Tractor."
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The choice of perspective in this shot of a John Deere Model G gearshift draws attention to lines and shape, emphasizing details that are often lost in more traditional compositions. Photo from
The choice of perspective in this shot of a John Deere Model G gearshift draws attention to lines and shape, emphasizing details that are often lost in more traditional compositions. Photo from "The Art of the John Deere Tractor."
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Lee photographed this tractor in its native environment:  in the presence of its owner and restorer and the rest of his collection. From
Lee photographed this tractor in its native environment:  in the presence of its owner and restorer and the rest of his collection. From "Red Tractors 1958-2013."

There are lots of ways to
participate in the old iron community — some people collect, some focus on
research, and some help others show their collections. Maybe they sell spare
parts or restoration services, or maybe they spend their time organizing shows
and events. For Austin, Texas, resident Lee Klancher, the best of
old iron is seen through a camera lens.

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