The images in @kernphoto's newest series, which feature champion animals at the @mnstatefair, are made using a combination of 19th century and contemporary techniques. They make an interesting connection “between the history and development of photography and the advent of animal contests,” Kern says. “Animal breeding, like photography, is an arena of technical and material evolution.” Hit the link in our bio to see more from the series on #PDNPOTD: [Photo: "Supreme Champion Goose Male / Female Pair, 2018 Minnesota State Fair” from R. J. Kern's series "The Best of the Best.”]