What’s Going On in This Picture? | Feb. 10, 2020

Feb 09, 2020 · 452 comments
shawndra garcia (school)
i see people taking pictures of a sheep. i also see that the sheep is going on a runway and passing people. The people are clapping at the sheep how nice and groomed it looks. Maybe the picture is about a contest about sheeps and comparing them with other sheeps or the sheep can be ready to be sold to a farmer of someone that wants to buy it.
Sebastian Garza (Laredo,Texas)
I see people taking pictures and clapping at a sheep and I see a sheep that is beautiful maybe is a contest of sheep and to see which one is the healthiest or strong. That I feel like it's a tradition for that place and it's something the people there like.
Joe Chang (Brooklyn, New York)
One of two things might be happening in the picture either this is a picture of a sheep contest in where the sheep with the biggest horns or nices fur win and people are taking pictures because of how this is the best-looking sheep (The sheep looks kinda dirty though and its horns aren’t that big, maybe its a cashmere sheep). Another thing that the picture could be is of an Asian tradition (the photo has mainly Asians) where they are watching sheep because they are cool animals.
Tina Or (Brooklyn, NY)
In the morning (around 10-11), many Asians were watching a sheep (or animal) catwalk. Most of them had a device out to take pictures and to record the sheep pass by. I know that it is around 10-11 in the morning because of the clock in the background. There is a sheep walking down the middle on an increased step, which made me infer that it was a catwalk. It can be seen that some of the people were amused by the sheep walking by so it can be inferred that this is something that people attend for entertainment.
Lily (Graves County)
I see a sheep, people clapping, and a stage. I know that usually when I see a sheep walking on stage it means they are the center of attention. So I infer that the sheep are being sold to the people so the sellers are having him walkthrough for everyone to see.
riley (kentucky)
I see sheep, people, and people with their phones. I know that the sheep are walking down the aisle thing. I think what is going on that people are wanting to buy the sheep.
Tina Or (Brooklyn, NY)
@riley This seems more reasonable than what I wrote. I thought that it was an animal catwalk.
Carlos (Argentina)
They are Asian farmers, gather there in a sort of contest. The ugliest sheep receives a prize, people look happy, I think the prize will consist of a bath and manicure.
Alexis Smith (Graves County)
I think that there is a sheep auction taking place. I think this because there is a sheep walking down a walkway and people watching taking pictures.
Lorelei Williams (Graves County KY)
The people gathered here for a day of looking upon a group of sheep's interesting horns. This one in particular impressed a lot of people as it took its turn to walk the runway. This group of tourists took many pictures of the sheep.
Shannon yu (Taiwan)
On a bright sunny day( which you can see from the open entrance on the left top of the picture ) people from a village in eastern Asia are attending a goat fashion show. On the runway, clothing isn't the focus point but the horns of a goat. People are taking pictures of the last model who has a beautiful cyclone-shaped horn.
吳欣愉 (taipei)
In the middle of the picture is a furry sheep walking on the runway made of woods. This sheep under the spotlight has a pair of curling corn and light-brown fur, I think it is its daily activity to perform on the stage because its steady attitude makes me feel its uninteresting. The audiences are most Asian, I think they are a group of tourist, they look very excited to see the sheep so they take out their cellphone to capture the precious moment to remember the experience.
Ashley Chung (Taiwan)
A sheep is slowly walking into the space and gets all the audiences' attention successfully. There are a lot of Asia people here. It looks like they are having an activity. Suddenly, a sheep turn up and make everyone uses their cellphones to take a picture and records this moment.
楊憶亭 (TAIPEI)
I see many people are taking picture of the brown sheep. In this log cabin, the sheep walk on the wood steep to let people decide whether buy it or not. Taking pictures of the sheep and trade it are the local's entertainment.
徐杏雅 (Taipei Taiwan)
I see a sheep walking in a path, and there are a lot of Asian people taking pictures of it. I think it is a sheep's beauty pageant, and the sheep in the picture is the most beautiful one of the sheeps.
李文琪 (Taiwan)
In the wooden house, people at all ages sitting on the benches, taking pictures of the ram passionately. The house might located in a farm or a museum, it was holding a show to display the valuable animals which they had collected.The ram was one of the precious animal they treasured because of its ancient and special appearance. Although the tourists around the ram were wearing big smiles, the ram looked terrified and nervous under many pairs of eyes. In comparison with the people's excitement, it felt much more embarrassed.
osama (kelowna)
in this picture I see a sheep and everybody taking a picture for it i think it is an auction , it is in China ,its colour is brown and it has horns.
me (new york)
i agree with ayden
Joe Chang (Brooklyn, New York)
@me I agree with me
Ayden (Vienna,Virginia)
I think this is sort of like a sheep/ram contest where a bunch of people put out there best ram and the winner gets a prize. There are a bunch of people watching the contest. The contest is also in the 2000-2020 era because of the cell phone and the picture is in color.
dash (philly)
I think it is a ram more than goat because you can see those massive horns. To me it kind of looks like a fashion walk with a ram instead of a human. That's my thoughts on this picture. :)
Billy (Philly)
I think that this is not in our country because one, people don't have goat/ram shows in the USA, and two a lot of people have slanted eyes and they could be all american but form the look of this picture, I don't think so.
Elias.G (Philly)
I think it is a park that you can watch animals in this case especially for rams.
Avery (Philly)
I also think it is a fashion show and the lamb is like really famous for something. One reason is like Luke said all the people r taking pictures.
Luke (Philly)
I think the picture is a ram fashion show, because there are a bunch of people taking pictures of a ram on a runway. However I feel like I'm missing something. Why would all those people come to a ram fashion show?
AnAn (Boston)
I wrote creatively: The lamb is world-renowned for its ability to shed pure gold pellets, and so naturally, the dirty-looking and hair overgrown lamb has grown a huge following. His ability had gained him so much traction that he was invited to walk at the Animal Fashion Show in China (note: this was before corona). Of course the absurd amount of people with cameras and phones out in hopes to take home a remembrance of this supernatural lamb, its ego has grown largely. With itself-pride increasing, the overall discomfort to the eye lamb refuses to look at it’s curious observants as it struts away.
Oliver v.P. (Florida)
I think that this photo takes place in an asian city or town. I think this goat has won an award for something and now they are celebrating it. Another possibility could be that the foreigners are watching a traditional game like "The Running of the Bull's" in Spain. Maybe they have eaten sheep but never seen a live one to.
Luke (Philly)
@Oliver v.P. I agree that it is in an asian city or town and maybe the award is a possibility. But I don't think they would be watching a "Running of the Bull's" because the animal is walking slow and I think if it was a contest they wouldn’t have the animal walk on that wood thing.
Billy (Philly)
@Luke I agree too because I actually wrote that(along with a billion other people).
Spencer von Peterffy (Miali Fl)
i think this is a gathering in Asia someplace and there is a goat or sheep running that is making everyone happy. it looks like they are in a barn house and there are long benches and not proper seats. lots of people are videoing it.I
Talha Mahmood (Miami, Fl)
I think that this picture is showing what is an auction for animals. The reason for the picture taking could be for picking the animal later or if it is a rare type of animal. Which would explain why there is a runway and the large gathering of people. They could be at the auction for this sheep as a pet or another farm animal. That would explain everything which is going on in the picture
Jilian Chow (Hall High School In West Hartford, CT)
I think that this photo is showing animal that is about to be sheered in front a group of foreigners. Many people are taking photos and are left with a shocked expression on their faces as if they have never seen a sheep before.
Bridget Lassiter (Hoggard High School In Wilmington, NC)
I think this is something where farm animals sell or show off their farm animals. I say that because in this picture you see a sheep walking down on what looks like a runway and people taking pictures.
Carson Coble (Hoggard High School, Wilmington,NC)
I think this image is showing a farm animal auction. I think this is a place where people bring their farm animals to show them off/ sell them. The first thing I though of when I saw this is a fashion show where the people walk down the stage to show off their outfit but this picture is using animals instead of humans.
M-DOG (England)
it is a show hosting Chinese tourists in Australia. They sheer sheep in front of people.
MS (Windermere)
I think this photo is from a farm auction where people can come buy animals. The evidence for this is that a lot of people are surrounding the sheep and taking photos. The reason why i think they are taking photos as maybe it is a very rare type of sheep and is also quite expensive. I also think this is a farm show as the sheep is quite well trained as well. Overall i think this is a very well trained sheep where lots of people are taking photos as maybe they have never seen sheep.
S.C (Windermere)
I think it is a VR sheep which people are using the new 5G system to see. I think tourists are looking at this because they all have touristy clothes on. I think they are using 5G because they all have their phones out.
-HW (england)
In this photo I can see potentially tourists visiting a ram ranch in America. They all seem fascinated and are taking pictures of the ram that is walking down a kind of cat walk thing for sheep. I think from this picture you can also see that the sheep is trained and well-behaved because he is in a human environment that doesn't contain the ram.
JKE (England)
I am seeing a sheep in the middle of people watching it. It seems that it is in a barn. This picture is like a show of a shearing shed. It is a place where sheep’s wool is harvested in front of the public. The people in the audience look like Australians. There is a chance that it is happening in Australia. The picture also tells us that it is a ram parade. People are watching paradise, where the sheep walk through. I am concluding my words by saying that this could be a ram show that happened in Australia.
Elijah Snead (Charlotte North Carolina)
The people of the society are taking pictures of a sheep which may have a cultural impact on on the sheep
Georgina (Manchester UK)
Tourists visiting a southern american ranch.
Ms. Tiffin's class (Kalihi Kai)
I think they are taking a picture because it is the last sheep to eat.
Seibert's Class (Austin)
A ram walking in barn-like place, maybe on a farm, and people taking pictures. The Asian people are up front and other people in back, so maybe the Asians are guests/tourists.
Vv (Alexandria, IN)
In this picture I see a sheep walking down a little pathway. I think that maybe there is a show going on dedicated to showing of good looking sheep. Another thing I see in this picture is that there is a huge audience.
Neele (Indiana)
In the picture I can see a sheep walking on a runway in front of a lot of (Asian) people. They’re all gathered in a room and they’re there to see animals, I think. Almost everybody has their phones out and is recording the sheep walking. Maybe it’s comparable to a 4H and people show their animals to get prize money. Or it might also be an auction for interested buyers.
Martin (Alexandria, IN)
In this picture I can see a sheep walking across a “runway” and people looking at it. It reminds me of the state fair where cattle are “presented”. The people look like they are of an Asian origin.
Carson Coble (Hoggard High School, Wilmington,NC)
@Martin This picture reminds me also of a runway. But the runway I am thinking of includes humans and fashion.
Emily (USA)
l see a sheep and l think it is a show going on people on they phone
Kassandra (Usa)
I watch a sheep parading down a wooden platform while people record it, take pictures and observe. They are many people apparently they are Asian.
B.M (School)
It looks like it’s taking place in a barn and their having like in animal show. Theirs a sheep walking in the aisle and people are taking pictures. They seem like their Asian.
Mrs. McD's 7th grade Lang Arts (VA)
The people are Asian and maybe this is an auction. It is in a barn and the people are taking pictures of the sheep. We find it interesting that the sheep is walking all by itself.
Emily (USA)
@Mrs. McD's 7th grade Lang Arts Something l agree is the sheep
Emily (USA)
@Mrs. McD's 7th grade Lang Arts l agree that the sheep and the people on the phone
Vv (Alexandria, IN)
@Mrs. McD's 7th grade Lang Arts I agree with this persons post due to the fact that there are a lot of people with there phones out. These people do also look Asian.
Emilia M. (Germany)
I thought the picture could represent a farm show in America. You can see that from the design of the barn and the interior. To the left and right of the catwalk are many tourists watching the show. Many have come from China and Asia. People hold cameras on the sheep and are enthusiastic. It could be a very old or special sheep that is on display here. The sheep is used to walking on the catwalk because it runs straight out without running into the audience. The barn is fully occupied and there is no more space. That means this show is very popular in America. It could be that the tourists do not know such a show from home and are therefore very interested. In summary, I think it's a farm show in America where the farm animals are introduced.
Cynthia (Usa)
@Emilia M. I don't know really it's a very different point of view but some things if I think they are like that then I think you did a good job.
J Donais pd. 2 English (St. Joes Windsor, ON)
Donais Pd. 3 St. Joes Windsor Asian people with cameras Some have glasses, Most people are sitting They have hats There’s a brownish grey dirty ram We know this because it has horns It is daylight It is indoors in a barn The ram is on a runway It looks like a fashion show People look amazed by it There’s a clock in the background It’s very colourful They are wearing short sleeve shirts so it is hot out It’s about 10:40 am They are holding iPhones and maybe androids so it’s recent, in this generation There’s a male standing in the door They are tourists because of their hats and cameras There is a wooden runway that the ram is walking on The people are mostly happy There are some white people also A lady is wearing a lanyard with ID so maybe she works for a publishing company There’s a hat on the ground This looks like an auction where they will buy the ram to eat or they could be doing a fashion show for charity.
Cynthia (Usa)
@J Donais pd. 2 English I think your answer is excellent as I imagine it, we observe the same. I think your answer is excellent as I imagine it, we observe the same.
J Donais pd. 2 English (St. Joes Windsor, ON)
Donais pd. 2 English St. Joes Windsor There’s a sheep who looks like its in a fashion show What if its being auctioned off? It looks fake What if it’s a robot? I see a lot of Asian people taking pictures Are they going to eat it? I see a clock in the background It looks dirty The people look amazed Is it a ram? It has horns Walking toward the camera It’s not aggressive – is it domestic? There’s a child standing in the doorway Is it a barn or a big shed? People are taking pictures A lady is wearing a cool hat It looks like someone is wearing a VIP pass Is it a ritual? A sacrifice? Its hot out because its sunny outside and they are wearing dresses, short sleeves, no jackets There’s a little boy with a Nike shirt There are fans in the back The ram must be famous The woman is wearing a lanyard, is it her ID? There are other races I see little kids There are all ages and genders I see an Iphone It’s 10:40 am. Different types of hats There’s a hat with gloves Wooden runway The ram could be being auctioned off to be eaten or it is a fashion show.
Mrs. Sotka's 1/2 ELA (Johnsburg Junior High, IL)
Here is what a few of my students think: CS: "I notice that the sheep is going to be sold or the sheep is a model. I think this because it is going down a walkway like it would be sold not playing." CU: "I notice that there is a runway and a sheep. Everyone is having a good time. They are recording it so that means that they are not from a long time ago. So, I think that it is a sale for the sheep." DM:" I notice there is a sheep on a runway acting like a model with a bunch of people looking at him and taking a picture. The people look like they're from differnt places in the world and going there to see the shepp. I think this because the people are taking pictures and looking at the sheep. It looks like they're thinking about how the sheep looks."
Kamila Irsalieva (hoggard high school in Wilmington, NC)
From this picture I can say that this is happening somewhere in Asia. On the farm probably, cause it has wooden walls and floors. All of the people look so excited on the picture. So, I have two possible ideas of what it can be. The first one: I think it could be some kind of a rare animal so people are so excited to see it. The second one is that it can be an auction where they could buy this interesting sheep.
Anasta (Russia)
This is an exhibition of animals. Mostly, of sheep. In the foreground, there is a ram. Very beautiful animal. He runs on a wooden podium. The exhibition is going in a wooden barn. There are many people of eastern nationality. Maybe the Chinese. I see the beijik on the neck of one woman. So I think these people are from some conference. There are some people of Europe nationality too. Also, there are summer and more ten and a half hours.
Lizette (México)
I think it's an auction because people are taking photos and the animal is in the middle of everyone.
Kassandra (Usa)
@Lizette I totally agree since it is true it looks like parade or auction
B.M (School)
@Lizette I agree with you response, it does seem like it’s in a auction but I believe it must be some kind of fashion show. If you see closely it does seem like it’s taking place in a barn.
Ale R (Mexico)
I think it's an auction.
christian (us)
In this picture their are people taking pictures of this animal.i can prove this because their are people aiming their cameras at he goat and its on a walk way.
Jorge Varela (México)
I think this is a farm animal show because there is a sheep walking on a wooden walkway. I think this is going on in China. I think this because the people look Chinese looking and the people are taking pictures.
Karen (Zapopan)
I think the goat is to make people aware of how it would be to wear clothes made with their skin
Paola Victoria (Mexico)
I’m this picture looks like the people are having fun and enjoying the fashion show of the animals, they are amusing for what their are watching and living at that moment
Judith (Mexico)
In this picture, I think that people are in a auction for animals.
Fernanda Siboney Zarate Beas (Mexico)
I Think is an auction or maybe an animal fashion show
Fer g (Guadalajara)
Is a sheep catwalk
Paola bq (Mexico)
It could be a sheep catwalk, maybe to demonstrate a certain breed. Or it could be animal Fashion Week
Aleyda (Guadalajara)
In this pic, I think the people doing a auction
Marcela (México)
The picture maybe shows an auction
Jonathan (México)
It may be an auction or a kind of fashion show. I'm not that sure about the idea of throwing a fashion show with a sheep as a protagonist but well, everybody has different ideas and thoughts about fashion.
Melissa Muñoz (Guadalajara, México.)
In this picture, I really think that they are doing an auction or maybe they are at the zoo exposing animals so they can sell them.
BeeAlyce (California)
animal fashion show.....
Gavin (el camino)
1. in this pic it makes me think that there is some fashion show for animals going on and we are seeing a ram a one small part of it. 2. i see a runway like stage that looks like it is built for these type of shows 3. i see a group of people all with there phones or cameras out capturing pics of the animal
Keaton (ol son)
In this picture, I think that people are at a zoo. The people look to be very amazed by the animal. They look like they have never seen one before. I think the zoo is showing the animals to the guests, but only the well behaved animals.
Paola Victoria (Mexico)
@Keaton it’s a good comment, and it could be, it’s weird but it could happens
Aaliyah Butler (Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC)
My best guess is a sheep fashion show to see who has the best goat. Think about it, people taking photos of a sheep on a walkway. It looks very interesting, the people seem to be very into it, telling that almost everyone has their phones out. Also there are so many people, that some have to stand. Maybe it's a tradition for them.
Mrs. G's class (L.A)
I think this is a farm animal show because there is a sheep walking on a wooden walkway. I think this is going on in China. I think this because the people look Chinese looking and the people are taking pictures.
Anasta (Russia)
@Mrs. G's class I agree with you
Interagency Academy (Columbia City, Seattle)
Sheep taking pictures of sheep. More than 1/2 of them are on their cell phones or telling their friend about what they are seeing. The only not doing that, actually looking serious about the sheep, is the farmer in the back with his hat off. According to the clock it is almost mid-day, around 10:30 in the morning. Looks like it could be an animal show. The sheep looks like it is modeling on the catwalk. Lots of kids in the audience.
Jacob (SMS)
I think the picture is showing an animal show or auction. I think that because people are taking pictures of the animal walking down the wooden path. I am leaning toward the side of a farm show because I don't see anyone with there hand up like if they were biding.
DeAnna (sms)
I think that the people in China are having some kind of sheep auction, or they are showing the grand champion sheep. Other people are taking photos and watching them come around. The sheep seems to be walking on the board for everyone to be able to see. It seems to be daytime so they may be just starting.
Rebecca (SMS)
In the picture this animal is being observed by many people. It looks like the people are taking photos and videos of the animal. This could be an animal fashion show because of all of the kids in the background. It could also be an auction, However where is the person representing and saying what the animal can do? The stage is also very narrow.
Brynna (SMS)
I think this is a animal zoo in China because there is a lot of Chinese people in the room. They look like they are taking pictures or videoing the animal. The animal looks like a ram. It looks like a zoo because it has a little door in the very back and a big door to the side. Also, because people are wearing sun hats.
Barbara Gerber (Santa Fe, NM)
Somewhere between China and Indonesia, people gather to appreciate a ram, which could be being judged in a local agricultural competition. (However, some of us think this is a male goat instead.)
In this picture, it appears that the sheep is being sold. The people are taking pictures and vidoes of it because they think it looks really nice. On the right, you can see that a man has his phone pulled up and ready to take a picture of it. It is also 10:37 so it is possible that they are watching a preshow so they are just looking at the animals and taking pictures and stuff to send to other people.
Osvaldo (sms)
It cold be a animal auction. It seams like this is taking place in China. The woman with the orange shirt and the sun hat, looks like she has a vip tag on. The people in the background seem to be Chinese or Asian. There are a few americans. Maybe they are just preforming a farm show.
Landon Powell (SMS)
In this picture, I think that it is an animal show and someone is trying to sell his or her ram. It looks like they are in Asia because of all the Asian people. There is probably more animals coming through because a little boy and his mom are looking back where the stairs come from. It is daytime when this picture was taken so it was probably night over here in the U.S.A.
Austin (SMS)
At 10:37 am there is a sheep show in Japan.It is very hot in the Zoo.There are many people who came here so it must be very popular.The sheep looks really mean because the way his face looks.All the people are interested in the show.
the coronavirus (almost everywhere)
It´s a ram with the coronavirus.
annette (u.s.)
I think whats happening in this picture is either an animal show or an auction because people in the photo seem to be amazed, happy and shocked by the sheep. The sheep could be a rare of a kind or a very old sheep with rare fur because the sheep looks old and the fur looks dirty. This could also be zoo or a little run way show for the sheep. This could be a rare or different old animal. I see people taking pictures and people wearing necklace around their necks, maybe a badge or something.
Summer Schultz (Hoggard High School, Wilmington NC)
I personally think that this is either an animal auction or some type of animal show, where the ram or sheep will be sold for the fur, or for food. The animal could also be in some kind of carnival show where the audience is watching it perform. The animal also could be at a presentation in a zoo or someplace else. I also can assume that this is in a country other than America, like china or Asia. The chinese or asian audience seems to be very amazed at what is happening in the scene, I wonder what the event was and what its purpose was?
Aaliyah Butler (Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC)
@Summer Schultz That's what I was thinking because there are a lot of people paying close attention to a sheep and taking photos and videos of it.
Charlotte Saxton (Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC)
In this picture I see a big group of people watching and filming a sheep. I’m assuming they are tourists, but I don’t understand why they are so fascinated by the sheep. Maybe it is a rare breed or a special sheep that was taxidermied and kept for display. It’s hard to tell whether the sheep is still or moving, but I’m guessing it was moving in the picture because by it’s nose I can see some motion, and it looks as if it were walking down a runway. It also looks like people are looking past it, so maybe there are more animals in this show.
A (California)
This makes me question what people will spend their money on
Emily Suit (Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC)
to be completely honest I definitely had to take a few double takes on this picture before coming to an sort of conclusion. The first time I looked at it I thought that maybe it was an animal runway or something, and it was just someone's culture to do this, but the more I thought about it the more that I felt wrong so I decided to look at it again and this time I decided that it was a very special animal maybe old or maybe some kind of mascot but something that is clearly entertaining to everyone who is watching.
Mrs. Rivas 5thGradeC (New Jersey)
Our fifth grade class has many ideas about what is happening here. Most students agree that this is an animal show or auction, where maybe the ram or sheep will be sold for food. The ram or sheep may be an award winning animal. This may also be a presentation or show for a zoo. A few students believe that this could be a Sights and Sounds show. This sheep may not be a real animal at all, but a statue that was made to celebrate Chinese New Year. We all agree that this is occurring in an Asian country such as China or Japan.
EBoi (Helena)
I think they are worshiping a sheep.
Mohamed (Drexel)
I see a lot of tourists sitting in the house watching a sheep and I think they in a town somewhere in China. I see some of the tourists holding up their phone and taking pictures of the sheep and some of them are just watching it. I assume that the sheep is very special in China so I think that is why they taking pictures of the great sheep. The sheep look very old and it looks like the sheep is walking on the ramp in front of the tourists.
Singh (Drexel hill(PA))
I believed that a sheep is a very old and special breed. There is a large hall made of corrugated iron roof and walls. In the hall, a majority of people are sitting. A majority of people have cameras and hats. They look like chines tourists. An old sheep walking on a ramp and people are clicking pictures. I guess so sheep are from a special breed, too old and he is alive.
Luis Sandoval (pennsilvanya)
I can see many Asians tourists enjoying parts of Australian culture in this cast at a sheep showcase. This is knowing that generally Asians are very conservative to their own food culture. The picture shows many Asian people taking pictures of the sheep. I can see that they are looking at the sheep and they are going to bid. Maybe the sheep is being auctioned. The people in the photo look happy and excited, maybe they have never seen a sheep before. I think it is spring or summer because people are dressed in short sleeve shirts and shorts and are wearing hats and sunglasses. Maybe they are on vacation. I think that they are showcasing a cloned ram.The people seem to be excited and are taking pictures which leads me to believe that they like the show that they are watching. Based on this evidence, I have concluded that the people in the picture are watching a show which is showcasing all of the different animals on a farm.
Charlotte Saxton (Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC)
@Luis Sandoval I also think it is some type of farm animal or special animal showcase, seeing as they are looking past this sheep and the runway is pretty spacious and long. That could suggest more animals have passed or are about to.
Tania Aldana (Drexel Hill PA)
The sheep is part of something special or an animal display. First, we can see all that tourists are like in a farm, and they are anxious taking pictures enjoying the animal display. Second, if we can see carefully the picture the sheep is walking in a ramp, that's why I think is an animal display. Third, the tourists are from china, because they look exactly the same. Concluding that’s what I saw in the pictures an animal display, for all that details in the picture.
Hakim (drexel hill PA)
This picture looks like they’re celebrating a state fair because there’s a sheep on the table that looks taxidermist and the Chinese people are taking pictures of it. First of all, I say this because it looks like their in an exhibit hall. Second, I believe that because the roof looks like its made out of a corrugated iron. Last but not least they look like their in China because the people in the picture look Asian.
Miss Russell (Alpine Public School)
Maybe the sheep is being auctioned. The people in the photo look happy and excited, maybe they have never seen a sheep before. I think it is spring or summer because people are dressed in short sleeve shirts and shorts and are wearing hats and sunglasses. They are all carrying cameras/cell phones so this picture was taken recently. Maybe they are on vacation.
Theme (...A Certain high School)
It's a sheep show!
student (school)
@Theme yes sheep show!
Lit 6 Class (Kansas)
We believe it is an auction.
Calvin (San Mateo)
This is an animal show in China. They show various farm animals. The audience is allowed to take photos. There must be other animals around because not all the phones are pointed at the sheep.
Mara (Indiana)
@Calvin I agree with you. It might be an animal show or something like an auction. Even though I think the sheep is the main part at that moment because I think basically everyone is looking at it. I would also say that it is definitely an Asian country but it might also be a different country then China.
Tyler (LFNY)
this picture is showing a ram walking accused the stage and there is a bunch of people probably north Korea and that there are people using phones to take pictures of thair favorite animal that we don't have in new york.
Jennifer Harris (Texas)
I believe that the are showcasing a cloned ram. The fact that they are in what looks like an asian country and everyone is taking pics or video makes me believe this. Further, the look on some of their faces is a look of amazement.
Jaden (San Mateo)
Chinese people are having fun in a farm, which is having a animal show. It is very sunny and the sheep is one of the animal’s in the barn. It is about 10:37 in the morning.
Anamul (Drexe Hill)
It is a male sheep ,it is called Ram. we saw a lot of Assien people sitting and taking photos. I think it was in china. The Ram stunding on the runway. The ram sheep are a rare breed and people come from all over the country to look over the sheep. They try to buy the sheep on auction .
Adele (Boston)
@Anamul I agree with your opinion but i also think that the show is about more than just te sheep and may feature a bunch of other exotic animals that people in Asia dont get to see very often because that are the majority of people holding up the cameras.
Social Boys :) (London Nautical School)
There is a fashion show for sheep to display either the quality of it's wool or meat or its age. I say that because of the long horns, grey wool and it could be old. It is likely happening in Asia due to the number of Asian individuals pictured in the crowd. It is a recent photo, I know this because there are modern phones shown in the picture.
jf (frexel hill)
In this picture there are a lot of people looking at a ram walking on a runway like a dress model, people look so interested in that animal. The Asian people that are in that auditorium are business people that are looking for the best lamb in the international markets. One gram of good quality can cost between $1000 up to $5000, and they use their skin to make jackets so their value increases.
Yeasmin (Drexel Hill, PA)
I believe that we are looking at a real sheep. The audience is surprised about the ram. Maybe this is the first time they see such a show. I think its a rare breeding. I saw there are different types of people in the audience. Some are photographers or videographers. Others might be reporters or just families also students. This show is in Asia because of the way people look.
Smart (Derxel hill)
I believed that the animals has been on a runway it's a male ram. I see a dead ram on the runway also lots of tourists at the barn, talking picture of the dead male ram that has been taxidermy for people to see. The hole barn is full of lot of peoples and kids too, some of them look like a famous buyer and other look like a farmer. The lady in the orange with the ID look like a news maker for animals.
VISHNU (Drexel Hill, PA)
I am seeing a sheep in the middle of people watching it. It seems that it is in a barn. I think it is an auction, they all are biting on the sheep. This picture is like a show of a shearing shed. It is a place where sheep’s wool is harvested in front of the public. The people in the audience look like Australians. There is a chance that it is happening in Australia. The picture also tells us that it is a ram parade. People are watching paradise, where the sheep walk through. I am concluding my words by saying that it is a ram show happening in Australia.
Zihad Habib (Drexel Hill)
I believe that people came all over China to watch the show of a sheep. The sheep is from somewhere in that area. The sheep looks very old and very huge. There are some reporters and photographers in that show. They came to take pictures of the sheep.
sumaiya (drexel hill, pa)
I believe the sheep is famous. Many people took his picture. The sheep is standing on the runway. I think it takes place in china. In the show I can see the people dress up very well, maybe the sheep have a very famous background. Also the sheep looks very old.
Hawaiians (Hilo High School)
Much like the Miss America Pageant, this is a pageant for sheep. The sheep that is walking down the catwalk must be prized for its exceptional wool. We based our conclusion on the many who are taking pictures and videos of the animal. The sheep, not flustered by the attention, has obviously been through this before because it has walked through a special door , continued down the steps, and sauntered through the audience on an imaginary line in the middle without any leash or guide.
Alexia (Ma)
@Hawaiians it could be a pageant. The people are taking pictures of the sheep. But maybe they are auctioning off the sheep.
Brighid S (LCMS)
In this picture there’s a bunch of people at an event to see a sheep maybe the world's oldest sheep. I know this because people are surrounding a sheep with grey fur that seems to be very old. Also, this picture was taken in a barn. I know this because of the building structure and how open it is which is how barns are. I can lastly infer that this picture is not in America. I can tell because everyone is not American in this picture. In conclusion, people in a barn in a foreign country are observing the world's oldest sheep.
Courtney F (LCMS)
There is an animal show happening in the picture. I know this because there is a sheep walking on a stage. The sheep walking on the stage makes me think it is an animal show because there are a bunch of people around it looking at it. There is a Chinese tour group visiting an American barn for a farm show. I know this because there are a lot of Chinese people with cards around their neck looking at sheep. I think it is America because of the style of the barn everyone is in, it looks very American. This picture was taken in the twenty-first century. I know this because the picture is in color and the outfits the people are wearing look modern. In conclusion, the picture was taken in modern-day America, at a farm show with Chinese tourists.
Ricardo M (LCMS)
This picture takes place in Asia. I know this because of the way the people look. This picture takes place in the event of some sort of auction. I know this because the animal is walking down a designed path and many people who appear to be well dressed have attended this event. This picture appears to take place in a barn. Evidence of this is shown through the animals and the wooden design which appears to have been there for a pretty long time. In conclusion, this picture takes place in a barn which is located in Asia, where an auction of animals is taking place.
ENG1P (STCHS)
A group of tourists (possibly from China) have come to see the world's oldest sheep. We can tell this is an old sheep by the size of its horn and the colour of its wool. The tourists are very interested in the sheep, and many of them are taking pictures. We wonder if the sheep's owners are sitting in the back, and there are other people in the audience who may not be with the large group of tourists (they are not taking pictures). The sheep must be trained (and used to this 'show') because there are no barriers separating it from the audience as it walks along the platform.
Mr. Glover's 5th grade (Utah)
Our class thought that this picture could be of a show of some kind; similar to a fashion show. We thought this because it looks like the sheep is walking down a catwalk. Additionally, people are taking pictures of the sheep. Some of the people have expressions of amazement, and are dressed in nicer clothing.
Kacey (MA)
@Mr. Glover's 5th grade I think that the sheep is on some kind of runway but I would not say that the people are nicely dressed just because a lot of people have hats, sandals, and t-shirts on.
Mrs. Rivas 5thGradeR (New Jersey)
My class noticed that there is a man in a blue shirt with a name tag that might be the animal keeper. We also noticed that there is another animal in the back, perhaps a bear or a type of llama. Some students believe it's an animal fashion show or just an animal show. It may also be a Sights and Sounds show. The people there might be tourists because some of them have ID cards. Lastly, some other students believe this may be an auction.
Heather (San Mateo)
In one summer morning, a Chinese tour group visited an American farm barn and watch a farm animal show
Nehalem (Sifton Elimentery)
I think its a faction show for the gout or lamb
Zachary Gibson (Gastonia, North Carolina)
I think it might be the worlds oldest Ram and everyones admiring it.
Christina (Alberta)
My class thinks it is an animal show where this sheep is competing to win the best sheep in show because the crowd seems impressed with this sheep and is taking many pictures.
Silvana (Lisbon)
Asian tourists enjoying parts Australian culture - in this case at a sheep showcase. Probably more interesting than hanging out on beaches or trying Australian food - this knowing that generally Asians are very conservative to their own food culture
NyaB (Virginia)
I believe this is an auction for a strong sheep. This sheep will be used to breed stronger sheep the make better food off of them.
Rob (Virginia)
I think it is an auction in Asia. they are selling off a sheep, maybe to add onto a herd or start a new one.
Jordan (Mclean Virginia)
This is basically a sheep catwalk where the sheep go and are given very cool hairstyles and fresh cuts, this is why so many people are taking pictures. This is most likely an Asian custom seeing as the crowd is predominantly Asian.
Beenish (Virginia)
It look like the sheep is being sold on an auction somewhere in East Asia. The people are all very interested in the sheep and many of them are taking pictures/videos of it.
Jackson (Virginia)
It seems like they are having a starter kit auction for sheep. They are selling a sheep for people to buy and start a farm or ranch. Many people are gathered in what seems to be a barn-like structure and are taking photos of this sheep.
Eman A. Feroz (Virginia)
I think this is some type of animal showcase in an Asian country.
Mr. C's 8th grade class (Bloomington mn)
We think it is a Goat Fashion show.
Domenic Ionno (jean vanier)
the picture looks like they are doing a animal showcase and it looks like it has been taken around the year 2011 or 2010 i think its an animal showcase because there are alot of people gathered around while a animal is walking on the walkway.
Saria Khan (Jean Vanier)
The goat is the modeling and a lot of people are taking the pictures of the goat modeling on the ramp walk.
Jaime (JVCSS)
It's some kinda auction of animals in a asian country. They are showing off this ram for anyone to buy for their farm or something.
Riley S (LCMS)
This picture takes place in the late 2010s. I know this because the people are holding iPhones and one iPhone looks to be a later version that came out later in the 2010s. The picture is taken in a showcase for animals. I know this because a sheep or ram is walking down a wooded path and many people are taking pictures. This picture is taken in Asia. I know this because many people face structures. In conclusion, the picture is taken in the late 2010s in Asia in a barn with an animal showcase.
Mrs. Livingston 2nd Grade (Ohio)
We think this is from a different country because of the people's nationality. Some of us think the Ram is alive and being shown off. Some of us think the ram is not alive and being sold. We think this is at a fair or outdoor arena area. We notice that many people are taking pictures or videos so this must be a special ram.
SDCI PIVOT (Strathroy, ON, CAN)
We think that this is some kind of livestock show or sale as it is taking place in a barn (we noticed the doors to outside and the airspace at the top of the barn, we can see the trusses). We believe it is modern day as the audience is wearing Nike clothes and other modern styles and the people are using cell phones that look modern too. The people are taking pictures of the ram (it is a biggish sheep with horns). We think this is taking place on the continent of Asia as most members of the audience look like their culture/race is Asian.
Emilia AOSE (AOSE)
In this image, I see a lot of people looking at and taking pictures of a ram or sheep. The vast majority of the people seem to be Asian, but I do see some people who look American in the back. I think the sheep may be what is being shown to the people, as if it were walking down the runway. Maybe it is being sold and people want to buy it or auction for it. Another possibility is that these people were not at all here to see animals, but everyone was looking at it because it broke into the room. Judging by the roof, this could be a barn where seeing a sheep wouldn't be unusual.
Alexandria Awong (19462)
I think that the people there are having an animal show. To be more specific, animals walk on stage while people look at them. Not only that, but also, this might be an auction for animals. In the background, I see some humans with cameras pointing toward the lamb or sheep. Also, they all have their attention on the sheep. In addition, the sheep is walking through the runway. Showing that this might be an auction or animal show. I can find that the majority of the people there are Asians. Because of this, I infer that this event is happening in a part of Asia. Also, that the background looks like a barn. Which means that it’s probably involved with animals.
Tyler T (LCMS)
This photo seems to have many people all watching a sheep. I know this because they all seem to be interested in the sheep and they are taking pictures. This photo seems to have a sheep walking down a path. I can assume that the sheep is maybe a show animal being presented to these people. The photo seems to be taken recently. I know this because the photo is in color and people all have their smartphones out. Based on this evidence, The photo has been taken at an animal show with people possibly judging the animals.
Brianna K. (J.R Masterman)
I think that the picture takes place somewhere in Asia. I think it takes place in Asia because most people there look of Asian decent. From what I can see of the background it looks like the people are in some type of old barn that was reconstructed and now is used for events. It looks as though they are maybe at a fair or maybe at a rodeo. The people look like they are admiring the ram, I can tell because they are all taking photos of the animal. It might be an important event because there are a lot of people there.
Allie M. (LCMS)
This takes place in Asia. I know this because of the people's facial construction. In addition, the design of the room they are in looks Asain. This is a ceremony. I know this because the ram is on a runway. In addition, everyone is gathered together in a small room facing the runway. This picture is from 2015. I know this because that was the most recent year for the ram. Based on this evidence, this picture takes place in Asia, 2015, during a ceremony.
Avery (Hoggard Highschool, Wilmington NC)
In this picture, I instantly notice three things. It seems as if everyone is Asian, taking a picture of this ram or sheep with their cell phones. I believe this is some sort of farm animal show, where people are showing off certain animals, based on the wooden structures, the man with the cowboy hat, and the obvious fluffy animal in the center. They seem excited about this sheep so maybe there is something special about it, such as its age or long, twisted horns, or perhaps is heavy coat of puffy wool.
Tanzeela R (LCMS)
In this image there is an animal walking down some type of runway. I think this is a showcase of animals. I know this because there are many people gathered to watch this goat walk by, also because many of them are taking pictures. In this image I think they are showcasing animals that do not live in this area or are possibly endangered. I think this because everyone in this image seem to be amused and surprised by the animal. That is why I think this image is of a goat that is not found in this area and many people are taking pictures of it.
Kevin T. (LCMS)
This picture is either of an auction or of an exhibit. We can tell this because the sheep is on what looks like a run-way. Most of the people in the picture have cell phones out and look like they are taking pictures. This takes place somewhere in Asia. We know this because everyone in the crowd is Asian or have Asian features. This is a rare or exciting occurrence. We know this because many of the people have looks of joy or surprise on their faces. They also are taking pictures. This is an auction or exhibit somewhere in Asia and this is not a regular occurrence.
Brayden P. (LCMS)
2/10/20 In this picture, it appears that these people are at a livestock show. They are in a giant barn and there is a ram walking down the center aisle. They are taking pictures, so it makes me think that it is a special event. I could also come to the conclusion that this picture takes place in Asia because all of the people in the picture seem to be Asian. The people look like they are having fun and they are impressed by the ram. In conclusion, a group of Asian people is at a livestock competition in a large barn and they are watching as a ram walks down the center aisle.
Mrs. Calder's Grade 4 Class (Calgary, AB)
We thought that this sheep is important for some reason, as everyone is taking pictures of it. The people in the picture look of East Asian descent, and we noticed that the roofing of the building is open-air so we thought it must be in a country that has a warm climate all of the time. Some of us wondered if the sheep was in a fashion show, or a wedding, as those are the times we have seen someone parading down an aisle.
Ethan T (LCMS)
This photo seems to take place in Asia. This is because the majority of the people within the room appear to be of Asian ethnicity. More specifically, the picture seems to take place in a barn. I can infer this because the building seems to have an open structure, similar to a barn. There is also an animal within the building which is not very typical for a regular house. As to what is actually happening, the photo captures an animal display contest. I can conclude this because there appears to be a table/walkway within the middle of the crowd, resembling that of a fashion show. Another piece of evidence that helps to prove this claim is that many are taking pictures of the animal. This shows that the people in the photo are very interested in what is going on. In conclusion, this photo takes place in a barn in Asia and captures an animal display contest.
Garrttm (cms)
It looks likes a ram in a fashin show with peple take piachers
Sam M (LCMS)
Based on the picture, I believe that the people in this picture are viewing a showcase of the animals in a barn. The evidence that led me to these conclusions was the background with the wooden barn style building which made me believe that this was a barn. What led me to believe that it was a showcase for the animals in the barn was the fact that there was an animal walking through a crowd of people. The people seem to be excited and are taking pictures which leads me to believe that they like the show that they are watching. Based on this evidence, I have concluded that the people in the picture are watching a show which is showcasing all of the different animals on a farm.
Olivia H. (LCMS)
This is picture is taken part in some Asian country. I know this because it appears that all of the people within it are asian. In addition, this is a type of auction but with ram. I know this because if you look closely at his ear there is a tiny red/orange tag placed on him. Also, he is walking down a runway with everyone looking at him and taking pictures. Additionally, the picture is set closer to this time period. I know this because a vast majority of the people are using or have cell phones. Also, some of them are wearing newer brands like Nike, which I am positive were not around in the older days. Based on this evidence, this picture is taken close to this time period, in Asia during a ram auction.
Keyri P (LCMS)
This is a picture of a show of sheep located in a zoo. I know this because multiple people in the crowd are holding up their phones and are taking videos and pictures of the sheep, I can infer that the guy in the middle looks like he is a zookeeper because he has khaki shorts and a hat on his hand, which lets me know that this was taken in a zoo. This picture was taken in Asia, in know this becuase most of the audience is Asian and wears clothes from the Asian culture. The picture was taken in the summer, I know this becuase the people on the left area of the picture are wearing baseball caps and hats to keep the sun out of their face. In conclusion, people from Asia went to a zoo to see a sheep show on a hot summer day.
Colleen AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
This is a photo of people taking pictures of a sheep at a showcase. Behind the sheep is a ramp and staircase from where it entered and will most likely exit. The people are sitting in a theatre-like room that is built for showcases like the one that is happening in the photo. The theater also seems to be incorporated into an outdoor setting with open roofing and light pouring in from barn-like doors. Although the majority of the people in the photo are Asian, there are also people of different skin colors, which leads me to believe that this is some sort of zoo or park that people come from all over to visit.
Jenna M (LCMS)
animals. I know this because in the middle of the photo there is a ram walking on a short platform. The ram seems to be moving in a perfectly straight line. No animal could possibly be that perfect. Also, it looks like people from many different cultures are in the background. Maybe they came to see the robotic ram. Lastly, everyone in the audience is taking photos. ALmost everyone is. From all this evidence I can conclude the ram isn't real.
Sarah (LTC)
I believe this photo is representing some sort of cat walk/fashion show however with sheep or a range of animals. It is set in Asia as seen by the ethnicity in the audience, as well as in a barn as the wooden walls show where you would usually find these kinds of animals. The sheep may be showing off its wool as with a normal scenario model would be wearing and showing off their outfit. Wool is also commonly used for outfits us humans wear so that could be a link between the two. The audience seems quite amused taking photos, clapping, etc. which could symbolise that this is a big event.
Ava C (LCMS)
This picture takes place in some sort of animal show. I know this because there are two large groups of people sitting and photographing a sheep that walks on a walkway between them. This usually occurs at animal shows, as the people in the audience are excited to watch and capture the performance. The animals also get most of the spotlight, so it makes sense that they would be right in the center for everyone to see. This animal show is occurring somewhere in Asia. This can be inferred because most of the audience has Asian features: smaller eyes, black hair, and straight hair. It can also be inferred that this photo was taken in the present. This can be concluded because many of the photos of the sheep are being taken with iPhones. In conclusion, this photo takes place at an animal show somewhere in Asia during the present.
Kayla V. (LCMS)
In this picture, there seems to be some sort of animal exhibit. There is a ram statue/stuffed ram on display for the people. I know this because the ram looks very still and calm. Also, the people around it don’t seem afraid. Next, I think this is some sort of exhibit or museum because there are people surrounding the ram and they are holding cameras and phones. Also, there is a walkway sort of thing going down the middle aisle, maybe where the animals can go on display. Lastly, I can tell that this takes place in a foreign country. I know this because the building doesn’t look as developed as American buildings, and the people all there seem to be Asian. In conclusion, this picture shows an exhibit of animals in a foreign country.
Lillie P (LCMS)
The photo was taken in Asia. I know this because all the people in the photo are Asian. They are Asian because the majority of them have dark hair and monolid eyes that most Asians have. Also, this scenery is typically not shown in America or another country, so that would mean it could be a trend in another country. The building the people are in is a barn. The location is a barn because the structure of the building contains a lot of wood, space, and windows. In addition, the building is very rustic which is a typical barn style. Furthermore, there is a ram in the photo which is a barn animal, so it would make sense that the setting is in a barn. The animals in the barn are being showcased for people to purchase. I know this because the ram is walking on a wooden stand which resembles a runway that is used in modeling to display clothing. Moreover, the majority of the people are holding phones or intensely watching the animal. They could be doing that to analyze the animal and its behavior to see if they want to purchase the animal. Based on the evidence the photo was taken in Asia in a barn which is showcasing animals to be purchased.
Emerson Shapiro (CMS)
In this picture, it looks like it's an animal show, and people are taking pictures of a sheep. I'm not familiar with this in the united states, but based off the picture the people look different and are dressed different so I'm assuming it's not as close to here which is why it makes me say that. Something else that I observed in the picture is that it's in a building, which is something you wouldn't normally see.
Gabrielle C (LCMS)
This is some form of art showcase. I know this because many people are taking pictures of the artwork. Also, this art showcase is taking place in Asia. I know this because all of the people in this image all look Asian and are dressed in clothing that is worn in Asia. Additionally, this show takes place in a barn. I know this because in the picture the building seems to be made out of mostly wood, and there is a big door on the left side of the picture that is seen commonly in a barn. In conclusion, this is a piece of artwork being showcased somewhere in Asia in a wooden barn.
Emilia AOSE (AOSE)
@Gabrielle C Why do you say they are wearing clothing that's worn in Asia? the boy all the way to the left is wearing a Nike shirt, often worn in America too.
lesli (sms)
I think the people in the barn are having a sheep show.The reason why I think they are having a sheep show is because they are taking pictures and clapping .I also think this picture was taken in china.The reason why is because they are all chinese.
Emilia AOSE (AOSE)
@lesli what makes you so sure this was taken in China and not a different Asian country?
Avery (Hoggard Highschool, Wilmington NC)
@lesli I agree that it could be some sort of sheep or animal show, but i disagree where you said they all are Chinese. They may be Asian, but its not stated where specifically in Asia they are from.
jasminn (mjhs)
I think it is about a old goat that is sowing everyone his fur and they are all taking pictures of it and he is standing to show them that he i old but he is still alive and he is in a barn so it is going to be an animal.
Mrs. Haase (Grant MS Albuquerque, Nm)
In this picture there is a conference because all of the people are facing the same way. A sheep came into the conference and started walking into the building because there is only one animal;therefore, it's not a petting zoo. I think that the sheep surprised the people because they are filming and looking at the sheep. This conference looks like it was held in a barn because of the wood interior and large doors. Maybe the animals were moved out of the barn because the space was needed for the conference, and he escaped and came back home.
English 11 pipestone (Minnesota)
We think this may have something to do with the year of the ram. my students noticed that it is 10:38 AM, the iphones are within the last 3-4 years, and there are a few white people in the way back. The Asian people seem to be tourists.
Jarius H (CMS)
I think it's a goat show.
Kaitlin B (LCMS)
This picture takes place in a barn. I know this because the whole building is made out of wood, and the building also contains animals. This picture was taken during some sort of show, specifically for animals. I can infer this because the Ram is on a small runway and people are in awe while watching him. The people in this picture are from Asian culture. I can infer this because they all have smaller eyes and darker hair. In addition, they are also wearing clothes that are fitting for Asian culture. Based on this evidence, there is a show at a barn with Asian people attending.
Bryce d (LCMS)
The picture is taken in or near Asia. I know this because the vast majority of the people are Asian. I also know that this picture is not old because the people are holding cell phones. Finally the picture is taken in a barn. I know this because the walls are made of wood. In addition, the floors are made of plywood. In conclusion there is a picture taken recently in Asia inside of a barn.
Nicole (sms)
The people seating in the seats are watching the sheep walk on the runway. They might be having a sales on sheeps or maybe they just want to admire the sheep. My question is, are they tourists?
Hunter (SMS)
In this picture it looks like The setting is China. It looks like there is an animal show going on because there is a ram walking down a walkway and many people taking pictures.
Eliseo's 6-8th gr Photo Class (Brooklyn Heights Montessori School)
There is a huge crowd of people and sheep in the middle. Looks like a fashion show because of the runway type platform. Maybe it's a big zoo and they have animal shows. This is one of them. Must be really impressive since many have their phones out taking pictures. Cant tell if it is a sheep or ram. Could be an auction — there are a bunch of people — have some ID's or name-tags. Seems to be a little cruel — because it is a wild animal most likely — and it seems to be treated as furniture.
Tami Fisher (Brooklyn Park, MN)
From Ms. Fisher's 3rd Grade Class We noticed.. -sheep (because it's fluffy) -a stage (because it's in the middle) -people sitting taking pictures (because they had their phones & cameras -someone standing in a window -it was daytime (because of the light and shadows) -a clock -windows We wondered... -why are they were taking pictures? -why is the sheep in the middle? -why are they wearing hats? -why is the sheep on the stage? -where is this taking place? -why are people standing in the window and at the back? We inferred... that maybe they are having a sheep fashion show, in a barn and that maybe this is a cultural thing.
Jonathan (sms)
I think what is going on in this picture is there is a sheep contest going on, which means they are showing people sheeps and see whos going to win, there are a lot of people taking pictures, I know the sheep is a male because he has horns, however I have a question, is there more people that we cannot see? and how big is the place their in?
Patricia (SMS)
In this picture I think that there is some kind of animal show going on because I see a ram walking down a walkway.
Semra S. (Julia R. Masterman School)
I think there is some kind of model show but with sheep instead of people. Either that, or this sheep is famous. I can tell because people are taking pictures of the sheep, and everyone is around the sheep while it's the main focus in the group. I think that this is taking place in some kind of barn or warehouse because it just has that vibe. Also, some people are wearing hats, so maybe they were outside before they came in to see what was happening.
Tyler (sms)
i think it is an animal show. it could be an auction and they are looking at the animals to see their condition. i think this because the animal is walking down a walkway for everyone to look at
Aidan Webster (CMS)
It looks like they are doing a little ritual with a ram. They also sometimes suffered from religion, being the objects of sacrifice to various gods.so what I'm trying to say is that they might be giving a sacrifice to the gods.
Sophia L (LCMS)
Sophia Lcms This picture takes place in a barn. I know this because the building is all wood and there are animals in it. It is obviously some type of show because there is a little runway or stage the animals are probably being shown. This picture is probably in China or Asia looking at the people in the audience they have that type of race. The animal might be famous because the amount of people holding their phones taking pictures or videos. In conclusion, I think this is a animal show in a barn in China or Asia.
Zhaire Easley (J.R Masterman School, PA)
I think an animal fair is happening in this picture because there is a sheep on a stage that is walking on the stage for the people in the crowd. Also, the people in the crowd are taking pictures of the sheep. I think this event took place somewhere in China because the majority of the people there look Chinese. Something else I concluded is that they’re at a barn/farm because, in the back, you can see farm fences.
Summer Schultz (Hoggard High School, Wilmington NC)
@Zhaire Easley Yes! I completely agree with the things you noticed and I never even realized that they might be in a farm, good eye! Have you ever thought about exactly why they were at this event/show? Good things to think about!
Jaylen (sk)
having a show of the strongest/ or the oldest sheep. so they have him/her on a stand.
ronaldo (stewart middle school)
I think that what is happening is that many Japanese and are selecting a parade of goats or something similar but also it seems that they are eating the oldest goat really do not know what that is. but I can see that it is about goats or something.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thank you everyone for all of your thought-provoking comments today! I really appreciated hearing people base their inferences (or their guesses for what they think might be happening) on evidence they found in the picture. And there were so many different inferences made this morning! Remember, if you agree or disagree with someone (both are encouraged!), feel free to click “reply” to respond directly to their comment and start a conversation. I am signing off for now, but don’t forget to check back this Thursday to see the caption for this image revealed. Even once you’ve read that caption, we invite you to keep looking at and considering the image. (Ask yourself “what more can I find?”) Please note that we will be taking a break next Monday, but do check back in the following week (February 24th) for the next “What’s Going On in this Picture?”. Thanks again, all! And as I sign off, I'll ask one more time, what more can we find?
Derrick. B Able (GRA)
It looks like its an animal show. They are looking at sheep. It is like a modeling event for animals somewhere in Asia.
Ryan (SMS)
The photo looks like a fashion show for sheep.The sheep looks like a different kind of breed so it could be rare.Everyone is taking photos so it must be important to them.
Andrew S. (CMS)
they are taking a picture of the sheep he is walking
Jordan J (LCMS)
This picture takes place in China. I know this because the people have smaller eyes and they all have dark brown hair. It also takes place at some kind of fair. I know this because there is a sheep at the place and people are trying to take pictures of it. The sheep is famous. I know this because everyone is trying to take a picture of it and it's brown and sheep are normally white not brown.. Therefore this picture takes place at a fair in China with a famous sheep that is rare cause it's brown.
Gianna F (LCMS)
2/10/20 In this picture, it was taken place in some type of remodeled barn. I know this because there is a sheep in it and it has barn gates like a picket fence. In the picture, it seems to be a sheep show. I know this because all the people in the barn have their phones out and are taking pictures of the sheep walking down the walkway. In the picture, it seems like the people are admiring the sheep. I know this because they are all looking at the sheep with some kind of joy in their faces as the sheep walks by them. Based on the evidence this picture is taken in a remodeled barn.
Izzy J (LCMS)
In this picture, the sheep are very popular. I know this because there are a lot of people gathered around and they all have their phones out and are either videoing or taking pictures of the sheep. This picture was taken in China. I know this because they all have very new technology and they are all Chinese. This is also a sheep selling show. I know this because sheep are walking down a catwalk but they are not in clothes so it's not a fashion show, it's a sheep show. Based on the evidence, this is a famous/ important sheep in a sheep show in China.
Lindsay J (LCMS)
The picture takes place in a building at some type of fair in China. I know this because the people are in the building and the people are Chinese. The people are very interested in the sheep. I know this because all the people have their phones out taking pictures. Also, all of the people have their eyes on the sheep and some of the people have their mouth opened. The picture is on a hot summer day in China. I know this because the people are wearing hats and it looks like there is sweat coming down their face. Based on the evidence I know that the picture takes place on a summer day in China and the people are taking pictures of the sheep at the fair. The picture takes place in a building at some type of fair in China. I know this because the people are in the building and the people are Chinese. The people are very interested in the sheep. I know this because all the people have their phones out taking pictures. Also, all of the people have their eyes on the sheep and some of the people have their mouth opened. The picture is on a hot summer day in China. I know this because the people are wearing hats and it looks like there is sweat coming down their face. Based on the evidence I know that the picture takes place on a summer day in China and the people are taking pictures of the sheep at the fair.
Alan in Utah (Utah)
First Student- Ithink that this might be a photo that represents the ram for one year and they might also be auctioning the ram.It also maybe in Asia, because for what i could see it looks like there are only Asians in the barn. What makes me say this? It is around the same time that the Chinese new year is celebrated. Also the lady in the orange dress is wearing a badge, what i think is that she could be part of the staffing or a better on the ram. 2nd- I think that it might be a few years back. Maybe when the ram was the Chinese sign for the new year. All kinds of ages are here, so I do not think it is an auction. 3rd- So I'm going off a limb here. I don't see any Chines New Years things being held up, but I do know the ram is part of that culture. The people in this picture seem to be Asian. I don't believe at that exact moment that it is the new year but maybe the ram is presenting the year coming up. Families are gathered here taking pictures of the animal so people must be excited about the event coming up.
Mel B (San Mateo)
I would like to think that this is a real ram. For a moment I wondered whether it was stationary or moving, but from the expressions on people's faces of surprise and delight I must believe that the animal is moving. It certainly looks like it has emerged from the open door at the back. Is it happening in China? One surprising thing is that the ram is unaccompanied. It's just trotting along the ramp by itself. Is it for sale? It has a tag in it's ear. There are lots of children in the crowd, but not more than the adults. Perhaps it is an auction but not for farmers; these people look too smartly dressed to be full-time farmers.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Mel B - thank you for joining the conversation this morning! You are looking very closely at lots of details you see here, and making inferences based on what you observe. It sounds as though at first, you couldn't quite tell if the ram was real or not (just like @Douglas was thinking it might be a fake animal in a museum), but based on clues like the facial expressions of the people and the open door in the background, you conclude it's alive and moving. You even sound surprised to note it might be walking along by itself! I also hear you observing small details like the tag in its ear, the amount of children in the crowd, and the clothing of the audience. Thank you! What more can we find?
Douglas (SmS)
The ram shown in the picture could be in a contest or its a old animal that's in a museum because it looks fake. And its some type of tourist attraction because people from all different types of cultures are there taking pictures or videos.
aubree (ohio)
I think there is some kind of fashion
Ella aose (New Jersey)
I think that there is some kind of tourist attraction or a version of a fashion show going on. The event looks too relaxed and common to be a kind of auction, and many of the people here are children, so the event must be something child-friendly. The majority of the people here are Asian, so this must be happening in a place around there. A lot of people have their phones are out and recording the event, so it might be a big deal here, wherever it is. In conclusion, I think it is some kind of strange animal fashion show.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Ella aose - thanks for joining this morning's discussion! It sounds like you are carefully considering what sort of event this might be, and where it might be held. You disagree with others who say it might be an auction because you're noting that the tone (or feeling) of the space seems to be calm and child-friendly. However, because of the presence of phones, you are inferring this might still be a special scene. You are also thinking this might be a country in Asia. Let's keep looking! What more can we find?
Emma (SMS)
I think that it could be a animal show or a show for robots/animatronics but i think that it is mainly a animal show because if you follow the runlway the ram is on in the back of the room there is an opening and it looks like it is a pen.But I also think animatronic because of the way the ram looks it looks almost like it is fake because of the way the wool and horn reflect the light.
Ms. Wicker's 6th Grade Class (He Dog, South Dakota)
It looks like the ram is famous, because everyone's attention is on it and some people have their phones out. Some of us thought at first that it was a goat, but because the hair is wooly and the horns are curled we think now it's a sheep or ram. It looks to be happening in a barn, because the roof looks rustic, and there are no doors in sight. It's probably hot, telling by the hats, short sleeves, rolled up sleeves, and sandals. Maybe the ram will be eaten later at a feast, and all those people will eat it. There are grandparents, parents, and children.
Christopher (SMS)
What I think this is an animal fashion show or some sort of animal competition. The reason I think this is because the goat is standing on a platform like a fashion model would do. Also the audience really likes it because they even take pictures. This also may take place in another country because I don't think farmers would do that in America. This maybe also a really big thing because they seem to be a really big audience.
Miguel (SMS)
I think that this is taking place somewhere in Vietnam. These people are looking at a ram and taking pictures of it. The reason why they are taking pictures of it because there is a show going on about animals. The people show the animals and make them go down stairs and show them their animal.
Vonasek's 4th Period (Grand Forks)
We believe that this picture shows an auction of sheep. We think this because sheep are of great value in Japan. We think it takes place in the middle of the day in 2010. We believe it takes place in Japan because of the peoples' ethnicity and the way they are dressed.
Skylar (SMS)
I think this is some sort of animal showing. It looks to be a tourist attraction or in a different country or place due the the race of majority of the people. These rams are probably trained and now these people are looking at them. This also could be an auction and these people could be taking pipctures of them to buy them.
Ms. Wicker's 6th Grade Class (He Dog, South Dakota)
@Skylar Some of us think it's an auction, too, because everyone is paying attention to the livestock on display. Some of us don't think it's an auction because people don't have paddles to make bids with. But not all auctions require paddles.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Ms. Wicker's 6th Grade Class - thanks for starting a conversation here in responding to @Skylar's comment! It sounds like there is ambiguity here for you all as to the event that is being depicted. Some of you think it might be an auction because of the attention to the animal in the foreground, and others disagree because of a lack of paddles. Let's keep looking! What more can we find?
Mrs. Williams' 2nd GR (Midlothian, TX)
In this picture we see maybe a farmer in the back and an animal. We think this is a ram walking in a show. We think people are going to try and buy him. This animal might be famous. We see that some people have tags or badges on their necks. We also notice that people are holding up their phones to take a picture or a video. These people look like they may be from Asia. Maybe these people have never seen this type of animal before. They are wearing shorts so we think this may be a barn and it's hot.
travis (sms)
This picture looks like the people are at like a stock market for sheep. The people look like they are looking over the ram to see if it is a good one to buy. All of the people look interested in what is going on in the picture.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@travis - thanks for your comment this morning! You are agreeing with @Devan @Elaria and @Carter who think this might be some sort of sale of animals. Could you tell us more - what do you see that makes you say this might be a place for people to buy this ram?
Carter (Fort Defiance)
@travis i like it
Carter (Fort Defiance)
I thin this is like a ram show. Thats were they buy animals.
Elaria (NH)
I think this is happening in china because there are some people who look like there from china. I think there having an animal fashion show and my second idea would be that there might be an action.
Devan (newport NewHampshire)
I think this is a ram auction hold in china the people look very happy about it or this could be a fashion show that could be the runway
Daniel Hagar (New Hampshire)
I think they are sacraficeing this sheep. I think that because I see a sheep a lot of people and a sheep walking on a board with people recording. I think this was taken it china because the way the people look
maddie (NH)
i think that it is in china because there are some people that may be in china and there may be a sheep show going on or a sheep auction so my final guess is its in china or japan and its a sheep show
Devan (newport NewHampshire)
This is a ram bidding auction runway I think this is hold in china and people are very happy because they want to get a pet ram they look very fluffy and I think they live in they wild/home
ELA (MA)
We have a few ideas about what is going on in this picture: -I think it is a fashion runway for animals. The ram is walking up and down the aisle like a model. I see people taking pictures and videotaping the ram. This takes place in Japan. The ram looks friendly and nice. -I think this is an animal auction in China. People are bidding and taking pictures of the ram.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thank you for your comments this morning, everyone! I really appreciate how closely everyone is looking at this picture, and identifying small details that allow you to infer what might be going on here. I wanted to highlight some trends in the conversation that I am hearing this morning. (There's been some agreement and disagreement - read and see what you think!) Many of you are wondering about what type of event this might be. @Marlon, @Riley, @sarah, @Zoe, @sandra, @EmilyAOSE, @Sonali aose, @Vonasek 3rd Period and @Dinesa_rbh all think this might be an auction of some kind. @Sophia AOSE thinks that this sheep might be a very prized specimen! Others have differing opinions - @Zoe thinks it might be some type of educational event. @Dylan Reed thinks this might be a religious ceremony of some kind and @Raymond Reddington agrees. @sandr and @Ryder think it might be a competition. And @Vonasek 3rd Period wonders if it could be a fashion show. Then, I hear people looking in the background of this composition and wondering about the people here. Some of you think they might be tourists, attending a special event. And some of you have focused really closely on one person in orange, wearing what appears to be a badge. @EmilyAOSE, @Dinesa_rbh, and @Riley all wonder what that badge is for. Do you agree or disagree with any of these ideas? If so, click reply below a comment to start a conversation. And let's continue looking together - what more can you find?
Kemar Quialnd (quebec)
in this photo, it seems that there is a ram sculpture that is grabbing the attention of the audience. I am not sure to what is going in photo but the crowed seem very fascinated about the ram. in the background it seems another sculpture is coming by the looks of the son and father. This photo makes me say,have they never seen a ram before and the last thing i can find is that is some type of culture.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Kemar Quialnd - thanks for joining this morning's discussion! It sounds like you are disagreeing with other commenters who think this is a live animal, and you think this might be a sculpture! You think there might be more in the background. What do you see that makes you say this might be a sculpture, instead of a live ram?
Photo class Villa Maria College (Buffalo, NY)
Intro to Photo class Is this in China? Somewhere in Asia for sure based on the people present in the photo. Auctioning off this animal. Maybe has celebrity status? Lots of people taking photos/videos. Maybe its a rare ram? Maybe this is a factory or barn. People are dressed like tourists rather than farmers. Fashion show for rams with the catwalk (ram walk).
Emma K. AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Photo class Villa Maria College I totally agree with you. I think that this was taken in Asia based off of the majority of the people present. Then, I assume, this picture is taken of tourists at a live action ram auction, based on their facial expressions, and the fact that they all have cameras out.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Photo class Villa Maria College thank you for sharing your thoughts today, and @Emma K. AOSE thank you for replying to @Photo class Villa Maria College's original comment. It sounds like you are both in agreement that the facial expressions and actions of the people present might tell us that this is an important animal of some kind. Could you tell us more - what do you see that makes you say these people are dressed like tourists, and not farmers?
Emma K. AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@VTS Moderator (Alice) The bright clothing signifies that these people are probably tourists, and the fact that many people are wearing hats and/or sunglasses. Also, I noticed that some people are wearing open toed shoes, which are not really used for farming.
Marlon (Germany)
In the picture there are a lot of asian people, looking at a sheep. The sheep is walking over a high floor like a model. The sheep must be very important, because all people are taking photos of it. Maybe the picture is showing an auction or a fashion show for sheep!
Raymond Reddington (Poway)
I believe this picture was taken somewhere in Asia, it appears to be some sort of satanic ritual. It looks like they are sacrificing this weird looking dog as part of their ritual. Possibly has connecting to the Hindu God Mara or the Islamic God Azazel both known for their path of destruction and evil power.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Raymond Reddington - thank you for participating today. It sounds to me like you are agreeing with others who think this might be a type of ritual. You mention "satanic," Mara" and "Azazel." I encourage you to research these references to avoid misunderstandings. For example, it is worth noting that Islam is a monotheistic faith (monotheism meaning the belief that there is only one God). What do you see that makes you say the animal may be a dog?
Ryder (Poway high)
In this picture i see a ram and i'm guessing around 60 asian people filming it i think because it's a contest for what animals that are in best shape to get eaten or shaved for their fur. Most people have newer phones so I'm guessing this is around 2017.They look to be in a warehouse that's all wood and through the doors you can see some bushes and it's sunny out.
Jose (Abraxas)
In this picture you can observe people taking pictures and videos of a ram that is walking down the aisle. These people look like they are at an animal auction. This could be somewhere in Asia since the people look asian. The people also seem to be interested in the ram.
Carleigh (Abraxas)
I think that it is possibly some sort of show or auction in a warehouse type building in China or Asia. It looks like the animal is modeling for either being purchased as a farm animal or it might be getting auctioned off to be slaughtered. Or it could possibly be an animal show because the animal seems like it has practiced walking on that runway before, as well as all of the people are taking photos like it’s a special event.
Jacob P (Poway)
This image seems to be in modern day Asia in some type of hall or warehouse. There are many people gathered around a wooden catwalk with a ram walking up it. Most of the people in the audience have their phones out and are taking pictures of the ram. This leads me to assume that this is some sort of animal auction.
Riley (CA)
In this picture, I think that a ram auction is happening. I notice that tourists are all taking pictures of this unique scene. I think that this is taken of a ram auction because of the wood building, and the "runway" for the animal preparing to be sold. I assume that the people shown are tourists because of their iconic touristy outfits, and facial expressions of interest. Lastly, if you look closely, you are able to spot a woman in orange wearing an identification badge, probably so she could offer up money for this auction.
sarah (san diegp)
It looks like there are people watching this animal go across a runway. It seems recent because of the phones that are in the picture. It also seems like this is taking place somewhere in Asia. This could be an animal auction.
Zoe (Michigan)
I think it is ether a type of animal auction, show or educational event. One of the women near the front is wearing a name tag. I can't read it, but it appears to be in a different language. This leads me to believe that this picture was taken in a different country. She might be working for a news organization. That might be the reason she is wearing a name tag. This all seems to be happening in a barn-like facility. If you look closely at what the people are sitting on they are built in benches, so the building is probably only used for educational purposes and/or animal auctions/shows.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Zoe - thank you for your comment this morning! You are noticing a lot in this image. I hear you really considering the architecture of this building and wondering if the structures that you observe might tell us what this building is used for. Could you tell us more - what do you see that makes you say the benches might imply this space is only used for educational purposes, auctions, or shows?
Zoe (Michigan)
@VTS Moderator (Alice) It makes me say that because it would be hard to use it for other things since the benches are permanent. It reminded me of a 4H building at an agricultural museum.
Dylan Reed (Canada, ON)
I think that this picture is taken place in Vietnam, where this is some kind of religious thing to do with a ram or any animals. I can see that the ram is very well trained, and the audience looks happy and cheerful. It looks like it is taken place in a more of a rural building, made out of wood, and the open design. Might even be a farm or something similar.
zahrah alganim (windsor ontario)
It looks like every one is looking at this sheep that is standing on a piece of wood. This sheep is probably very famous or important. That's why everyone is looking at it and taking pictures. These people look very fascinated by the sheep from looking at there facial expressions. I also see many people wearing hats which indicates that its summer or its warm outside.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@zahrah alganim - thank you for sharing your ideas this morning! I appreciate you basing your inferences off of evidence you see in the picture - I hear you inferring perhaps how hot it is outside based on the hats you see people wearing. You are also wondering about the status of the sheep - thinking it might be important or famous because of people's reactions to it. Let's keep looking! What more can we find?
JJ-4J (Batavia, IL)
This looks like a hairy animal walking down an aisle. We are wondering if it is a sheep or a goat. We are wondering why it might be there. We see a llama in the top right corner and are wondering why it is there. We think that they are in Asia.
Tyrell Manly (Canada)
In my opinion, I feel like they’re potentially auctioning off the ram and that’s why it’s walking down on a walkway and they might be doing it one by one.
lauren (windsor ontario)
It looks like a sheep0 market for people to sell and purchase sheep's and buy that the sheep has to be all groomed and showed off to catch others eyes to buy the sheep. And there auctioning the sheep
Megan (canada)
I think there all proud or amused with the ram ,or it means something special that could of happened.io think this because there all looking at the ram in aw.
sandra (windsor ont)
It looks like a possible auction for sheep or any other animals the people in the photo may want for many possible reasons such as cultural/traditional ceremonies. This could also be some sort of competition that each sheep must have certain characteristics. Some people are taking pictures or videos of this sheep which can indicate a possible competition.
EmilyAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
In this picture there are many people in a wooden building. They are all gathered around a runway sort of stage. This may be an asian country because everyone seems to be of ancient descent. There is a ram on the runway walking. The people surrounding the stage are taking pictures and filming the ram. This could be part of some kind of show or a part of a ram auction. One of the ladies in seats wearing an orange shirt is also wearing an identification tag. This means that they could have had to have some sort of clearance to enter the building and to show that they are able to buy the ram.
ryan (ontario canada)
I think that the sheep is either being auctioned off or they are honoring the animal for religious reasons. You can tell that the sheep is very important to the crowd because all eyes and cameras are on the sheep.
Sonali aose (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
I think this is some sort of animal action. There is some sort of animal, maybe a ram on the runway. People are taking pictures of the ram and seem to be very amazed by it. This was probably taken in an asian place because many of the people seem to be from that origin. This animal seems to be very well kempt so I am not surprised that people are going to try to buy it.
Haley (SMS)
I think this sheep is on an animal runway to show the people that the sheep is fresh and that the people can buy the sheep. I also think People are filming the sheep because the sheep is on the "runway"
monica (mexico)
I thought it was a goat and after some brainstorming i found it to be a sheep.
Vonasek 3rd Period (Grand Forks)
We believe that this picture is showing a fashion show, at a fair/zoo to auction off this sheep/goat. We think that the animal is worth a lot of money. We also believe that it may be a competition or show between different sheep/goats. We think that this picture took place last year (2019) in Bejing, China.
Emma K. AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
In this picture, I think that a ram auction is happening. I notice that tourists are all taking pictures of this unique scene. I think that this is taken of a ram auction because of the wood building, and the "runway" for the animal preparing to be sold. I assume that the people shown are tourists because of their iconic touristy outfits, and facial expressions of interest. Lastly, if you look closely, you are able to spot a women in orange wearing an identification badge, probably so she could offer up money for this auction.
Dinesa_rbh (south dakota)
to me it looks like they are auction this Sheep off because the way everyone is around it an most of them must be sheep lovers or maybe they really like sheeps an maybe they are judging the sheep because it is on the run way an all the adults are taking pictures an some of them looks like they have a pass to get into this show an most of them are enjoying it but the kids look really bored so i feel like this is more like a adult thing then a kid thing an to me it looks hot there because it looks like the sun is out an some people are wearing dress an hats that are for the sunny days an it looks like they are in a building that is made out of wood an it looks like its by trees
Sophia AOSE (AOSE)
This photo looks like it takes place in Asia, because everyone in the photo is Asian. This could maybe be a ram auction, and the potential buyers are seeing the ram walk and move around to make sure he is as healthy as a horse! This looks to be a healthy, good ram as many of the people in the background are smiling and taking pictures of it. The ram also must be very well trained since it is able to strut down the runway with out guidance. He seems to be the silver tuna of rams.
CJ (canada)
This looks like they're showing off the ram. I think this because everybody looks excited to see it and they are taking pictures. It looks like its in a barn.
hannah (canada)
There is a sheep walking down the isle way while everyone seems to be happy and taking photos of the sheep walking. Perhaps the sheep is very important because everyone has their complete focus on the sheep, so perhaps the sheep is a school mascot or something because there are a lot of children and the building looks like a school auditorium.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@hannah - thank you for your comment this morning! It sounds to me like you're looking carefully at how the people in this picture appear, and noticing that they look like they're completely focused on the sheep in the center of this composition. You're making an inference, then, that this sheep is very important! You are also thinking of the setting, and saying that this reminds of you a school auditorium - what do you see that makes you say that?
Emma K. AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@hannah I like your idea, and I did not originally think of this. I believe that this picture could be taken during a show for some sort of amusement. I notice the setup, similar to an auditorium, and I notice people of all age watching.
Chastity (canada)
this looks like a animal runway to show off the sheep. I think this because there is a sheep walking down a runway and people are taking pictures.
christina (ontario canada)
i think this picture was taken a few years ago, seeing as though everyone has a cell phone. the sheep i'm not sure what it represents. they seem to be in a controlled enclosed space so this was organized to happen. the sheep maybe was a pardon from a tradition of sorts maybe?
Katie A (academy of saint Elizabeth)
In this picture I think a ram auction was going in China or some other asian country. I think Ram may be very expressive, or something else that is unique about this ram. That's why I think they are all looking at the ram and taking pictures of it.
Lauren (Ontario)
i think they're honouring the ram for either something it did or for their religion. i think this because everyone's attention is on the ram, its the focus of the room nut just that but everyone is sitting too and the ram is walking in the center.And people are also taking pictures of the ram so it maybe tells me the ram is important.
Kayle McLaughlin (windsor, ON)
Whats going on in this picture? What seems to be going on is this picture is an animal show or possibly an auction for these animals What do you see that makes you say that? With the animal on a stage/runway surrounded by people and people are taking pictures What more can you find? i can see a man wearing a cowboy hat in the background
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Welcome to this morning's discussion, @Kayle McLaughlin, and thank you for your comment today! You're noticing lots in this picture - the animal in the center, something that looks like a runway, people taking pictures, and even a person in the background wearing a cowboy hat! You think it might be even be an auction, perhaps agreeing with @madison that this sheep might be for sale. Let's keep looking - what more can we find?
cameron beaton (Windsor Canada)
I think this is some sort of animal show where this ram might be an icon of a small town where everyone knows this ram, i think this because everyone has their cameras out and are taking pictures of it
madison (ontario)
1. It looks like they're showing off the sheep at a show for buyers to pick from. 2. because the people are viewing it and taking pictures of it. 3. I find that most of the people there seem to be of the same culture/race
Emma (Missouri)
I think the pic is about a sighting of a famous sheep
Brynn (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Emma Good thoughts! Why do you think this particular animal is so fascinating to people?
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Emma, thanks for your original comment this morning, and @Brynn, thanks for your response! I so appreciate seeing people chat with each other here. @Emma - you're imagining this sheep is famous, and that people are gathered to see it. @Brynn - it sounds like you're wondering more about why this sheep might be famous. Let's keep looking together! What more can we find?
DALLAS (CMS)
I think that it is a sheepwalk were show off a sheep or something
Alexa AOSE (AOSE)
All eyes seem to be on the sheep. It looks like the sheep are walking down the runway. Maybe there is a competition, people are taking photos of the sheep. It is definitely organized based on the seating of the people and the venue itself. This is most likely in Asia because much of the audience seems to be of Asian descent.
KatieD AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
The people in the picture are in a small stadium that is mostly enclosed. They are sitting in rows and are marveling at the ram that is walking down the aisle. The is most likely a well trained ram. This is probably a casual event because the people are not dressed very elaborately. They are all taking pictures of the animal. This is probably in another country because most of the people are Asian. I also see some people of other nationalities in the stands who are most likely visiting.
Uliana AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
It could be a ceremonial presentation of the animal related to the Chinese calendar. It could be the year of the ram or sheep. This event occurred at a barn. The ram has a red mark on its ear distinguishing it from other animals. Most of the people are ethnically Asian, so this could be taking place in China. The people are tourists, coming to see this presentation. There are different age groups of children, men, and women. They all came here to see that ram. It could be a tradition to come see the animal of the New Year. All are captivated by its appearance and are taking pictures. One woman in an orange dress has an ID hanging from her neck. She could be the tour guide . One man sitting in the back is wearing a blue shirt and a cowboy hat. He looks like he could be a farm worker; he is watching the animal closely, but does not look worried about its behavior, possibly because the animal is old. The ram’s skin looks pale and wrinkled, and the fur looks dirty and mangled. No one looks concerned or scared, just excited to see animal.
Katie A (academy of saint Elizabeth)
@Uliana AOSE I like the idea that is the year of the ram or sheep! Maybe that's why they are so excited to see the animal!
Charlotte AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
This photo appears to be taken in an Asian country, and the people appear to be judging animals. It seems like the judging takes place in a barn or a wooden warehouse. I think that the farm is putting their best animals on display for everyone to see and perhaps judge on. Some of the people watching looked bored, while others look entertained. Another possibility is that this could be a picture of an animal auction, where they are selling animals for the highest price called. They could be showing off the animals before the auction.
Lynn Manna (Brooklyn, NY)
Class 3-425 thinks that either there is a fashion show somewhere in Asia and that this sheep is a part of the fashion show. They think this because it looks like a runway that the sheep is walking down. They also thought that people were taking a picture because it was funny that a sheep would be in a fashion show and that they also might be taking pictures of someone walking ahead of the sheep because some of the cameras are pointing ahead of the sheep. Another theory is that this sheep is famous for some reason. Maybe it was an injured sheep that is missing a leg and it can somehow walk or it is famous for another reason and that is why people are taking pictures. They felt that maybe a farmer was on stage ahead of the sheep and the sheep was moving forward to go on stage.
Carter (Alberta)
1. I think they are having a auction. 2. the goat is walking on a catwalk and people are taking pictures. 3. there are people that have like VIP tags they most be important.
Katie A (academy of saint Elizabeth)
@Carter I didn't even realize that they were wearing VIP badges! So fascinating!
Sophia AOSE (AOSE)
@Carter I agree with you that there is an auction going on to buy the pictured ram. I only see a few people with tags though, so do you think the other people without the tags have the same level of status as well?
jane (calgary)
its looks like its a ram form Canada and there in a hot place and there see animals not where there form so there happy to see a ram witch are really common.
Annelisse (AOSE)
I believe this is an animal show. Since it looks like it takes place in a barn sort of building, and, well, there is a farm animal walking on the runway, there are very few things that could be happening. It is a fairly modern picture since everyone is holding up their phones. Also the clothing looks somewhat modern. This may be in an Asian country or in another section of a country with a high Asian population based on the people there. It may be just a show to attract people or it may be an auction where they are selling the animals.
Sophia AOSE (AOSE)
@Annelisse I agree with you. I think the ram on the runway is impressing the people since they are smiling and taking pictures and videos of it on their phones.
Sonali aose (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Annelisse I thought that this was an aution but now looking at this more closely I can agree with the statement that this could be an animal show.
Braedon (sms)
I think that this is an animal judging. I believe that they are Asian and that is a prize ram.They might be the sheep auction and they are letting them think out their bids on the sheep and stuff. What happens if the ram gets mad does it just attack everybody.That might be a runway or a stage that's narrow. They seem to be all farmers or sheep lovers. That's what I think
Sonali aose (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Braedon Your thought on what happenes to the animal attacking everyone is a very good question and I am curious about this as well!
Connor (Canada)
I feel like there's people at a goat show at a pumpkin patch and it looks like the goats gonna do somthing like do the cool move jump high or somthing like that.
Charlotte AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Connor That's interesting, what makes you think that they are at a pumpkin patch?
Elijah (canada alberta)
i think it is a stuffed animal that they are showing off and i think they are maybe from Thailand the poeple and it is a stuffed ram from canada thats where i am from and there showing of this north american animal
Ella aose (New Jersey)
@Elijah Nice thinking, and I agree with you that this picture takes place in a place like Thailand! What makes you think that it is a stuffed animal?
Braedon (sms)
I think that this is an animal judging. I believe that they are Asian and that is a prize ram.They might be the sheep auction and they are letting them think out their bids on the sheep and stuff. What happens if the ram gets mad does it just attack everybody.That might be a runway or a stage that's narrow. They seem to be all farmers or sheep lovers. That's what I think
EmilyAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Braedon I think that that is a good guess. I did not think about the possibility of a sort of animal competition. Though, that would make sense that the ram would have to be well behaved so that it does not harm the people when agitated.
Frank (SMS)
The ram is a part of a auction. It is going down a walkway for people to preview the things up for sale. I think this because the ram is going down a walkway, and people are looking and taking photos to preview.
Hunter (SMS)
What i see in this picture is a stuffed ram trying to be sold or it is a real ram and it is in a fashion show for rams or the ram is just really famous.
Charlotte AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Hunter It's interesting that you think the ram is stuffed. I thought it was real and it was being shown off to be bout or judged.
Alexa AOSE (AOSE)
@Hunter Why would the ram be moving if it were stuffed?
Aaron + Kate (Scotland)
We believe that the people in the photograph are tourists from cities that rarely see wildlife (sheep) It could also be a rare breed of sheep or a cross between a goat and a sheep. We do not think that it is a clone because the only clone of a sheep is Dolly and this sheep is defiantly not Dolly. Dolly would probable be kept in more private location. This photo was taken in Asia somewhere.
Jacob rawley (sms)
It looks like to me that there is a lot of people taking pictures at an auction for a ram. The ram is just sitting there and he is on a stage. The ram is very big with horns. The rams wool is wooly and the place is clean and the stage is long and slim.
Alexa AOSE (AOSE)
@Jacob rawley Why are they taking pictures of the sheep?
Kaden (SMS)
it looks like they are having a fashion show or something like that. I know this because the ram is on a long wooden platform for it to walk on. or they could be having a auction and the could be selling the ram so they could get some money.
Uliana AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
@Kaden Have you considered this could be a celebration? The people maybe taking pictures of a ceremonial animals for the Chinese New Year. They all look like tourists, so I am not sure if this would be an auction to buy a ram.
EmilyAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Kaden I agree that this could be some sort of ram showing for possible interested buyers. That would make sense for the ram is walking on a runway.
Kai (SD)
Looks like a ram/goat/lamb walk down show or almost like a fashion show but for a ram/goat/lamb. What makes me think of this is because at the end of the room there is a stairs with a open exist probably where the animal walked out from. Also because there is light on the ram/goat/lamb. People look amazed and some look bored or calm. People have their phones out taking pictures or taking a video. Is the ram/goat/lamb real or fake?
Ms. Hakimian's 4th grade (New York)
We think this might be a museum or an auction for this statue or stuffed ram. It looks like it takes place somewhere warm.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Ms. Hakimian's 4th grade - welcome to this morning's discussion! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us today. I hear you disagreeing with other commenters this morning - it sounds like you think this ram isn't alive or moving, but instead might actually just be a statue or stuffed. You also are considering the setting and inferring it takes place in a warm location. Could you tell us more - what do you see that makes you say this ram might not be moving or even alive, but might actually be a statue?
Brynn (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
In this picture, there is loads and loads of people all huddled around one stage-like structure. On this structure, it looks like an animal, wether it be a ram or something like, appears to be walking the runway like a model. The people watching him work are fascinated and are taking pictures in awe. All the people appear to be asian of some sort, and they all have iPhones telling me that it is taking place in current times. The ram has a tag on his ear, and I believe he is being forced to parade in front of these people because they are selling him in this auction. The people watching can be buying him for his fur, or even for his meat. There is not a empty seat in the house, leading me to believe that he may be a special breed that is very valuable.
Pablo (SMS)
What i see is kind of a famous ram that is dissected because it does it seem like its alive and they are making a auction for the ram it seem to be really old and people are taking pictures of her or hem. and being amazed.q
brody.b (north Carolina)
i think that are showing off a clone of that animal breed.
jane (calgary)
@brody.b yes that's a god answer they could be showing a herd of ram :)
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thank you for this conversation, @jane and @ brody.b! It sounds like you both agree that this might be an event that reveals a new type of sheep or ram, perhaps a cloned one! Let's keep looking at the image - what do you see that makes you say this might be a new breed?
Ashley (sms)
I think it's at a show watching it, that's why they're taking pictures.
McKenzie (sms)
It looks like that this a animal show because the ram is walking on a some sort like stage.People are taking pictures of this animal because maybe they think that it is interesting.
Uliana AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
@McKenzie Do you think the animal is ceremonial? The people are excited to see the ram because it is a tradition to see it. The animal show is an interesting take. What suggests this type of show?
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thanks for this discussion, @Uliana AOSE and @McKenzie! I appreciate seeing you respond to others' comments and have a conversation about this picture! @McKenzie - you're thinking this might be a livestock show of some kind, and @Uliana AOSE - you're introducing a new idea that this might be a ceremony or tradition. What do you see that makes you say it's either an animal show, or it's a ceremony? And what more can we find?
Uliana AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
@VTS Moderator (Alice) The Lunar New Year is given an association to an animal in this case it would be the ram. The people are tourists, coming to see this presentation, different age group children, men, women. They all came here to see that ram. It could be a tradition to come see the animal of the New Year.
Christopher Malidore (JCMS)
In the picture it looks like their showing off a new breed and are showing it off to people. They might be boarding the animal or just showing the ram to everyone else.
Brynn (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Christopher Malidore @Carter I agree about the auction! What do you think they want the animal for?
Juvy Inocando (School)
I see people taking pictures and looking at a sheep/goat. There are many different people in the room. They all are looking at a statue, and observing it. I said this because this is what I see and what I think they are doing.
Soren (canada)
Is that ram real or fake? Did people come on a tour from the cruise ship to look around the country? Are they bidding on the ram? Are they taking pitchers to ask the wife's if they can bid on the ram? Are they in a bran? Where are all thes people from? Is it a zoo that they are showing off the animals? is it a fashion show for the ram and other animals?
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Soren - thank you for joining this morning's discussion. It sounds like you have lots of questions about this image! You are really wondering about who these people might be and also what the setting is - where are we? Could you tell me more - what do you see that makes you wonder if it might be a fashion show for the ram?
ms calder class (canada)
The animal looks like a ram or a bighorn sheep. I think it is probably a zoo and they are showing a ram or bighorn sheep to tourists.
trinity (canada)
In this picture I think the sheep is real. The people almost all of them look like they are from parts of Asia. I think the people might be coming from a cruise they look like they are in a barn.
Carter (Alberta)
@trinity I think that is a good observation.
Hannah (canada)
what I think is going on is the sheep is walking down the runway.
Cael (Canada)
It looks like they're getting a tour of all of the animals that are in that barn. I see that because it looks like the sheep just came out of the doorway to get shown to everyone. It looks like the people with blue shirts are either the people touring or the people showing the animals. Another theory is that someone could be standing in front of the sheep with some sort of treat luring it so it doesn't run away, or it's a stuffed sheep and it is really rare and people are taking pictures of a stuffed sheep.
Ms. Klahr's 3rd Period (Bay Harbor, FL)
What i think is going on in this photo is that they are in autitouriam and they are showcasing different types of animals and now it is a goat i could tell it is a goat because it has horns like a goat
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Ms. Klahr's 3rd Period - welcome to this morning's discussion! Like other commenters, you're wondering about the setting - you think it might be in an auditorium! You also are disagreeing with others who think this might be a sheep, and you're wondering if it could be a goat. What do you see that makes you say this is an event where there might be different kinds of animals that people are showcasing?
Brady (Canada)
It looks like a group of tourists in some building with a mountain goat. I'm not really sure if that's a mountain goat, I'm just taking a guess. The people in this picture appear to be somewhere from Asia, I'm guessing either China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, or Thailand.
Connor (Canada)
@Brady good thinking also btw it is a mountain goat
KatieD AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
@Brady I agree that some of the people are tourists. I also agree that this is somewhere in Asia.
jacob o (sms)
I see a ram and he is having a fashion show. I think it is for the owner of the ram to sell for a lot of money. I think people are taking pictures of the ram to show the butte of the ram. Are it could be a thing were they are showing the oldest ram alive?
Devan (newport NewHampshire)
@jacob o I thought it was a auction good luck
Duane kelly (sms)
i thank what is going on in the picture is someone is showing sheep. They are in a barn in the country. They have the oldest sheep alive.
Emma (sms)
In today Picture I see a camel walking down an Aisle.And it might be at a wedding and they mite de rich and love Animals. They probably live on a farm.That's what I think.
Kayla (SMS)
I think this ram is in a fashion show in front of people to see if they would buy him for their farm if they have a farm to put the ram on. In this picture, people are coming from all over the world to see animals and how they live. How do they get these animal of the mountain and tame them. think they are coming to see they animals in chain or somewhere else in the world. People in this picture are taking picture of this ram and i think they are going to share it with people that could not go with them to go see these animal in chain or somewhere else in the world. A lot of these people are from china and some of these people are from America I think. The ram in this picture is show off to the people that are watching him. I think that the people are enjoying watching these animal that people go off the mountain and off of people farms by trading.
elijah (sms)
It looks like these people are having a fashion show for animals, or to see which one looks the most exotic animal. The reason I say they are exotic is because they look like they are in a warm climate and that animal usually has its natural habitat in the rocky mountains or a cold climate.
K. Probst (Ottawa, ON, Canada)
From Ms. Probst's class: - we notice many people taking photos or videos of a sheep on box - we notice it's daytime - we wonder if the sheep is for sale - we wonder how much the sheep is worth
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@K. Probst - thank you for all joining the discussion this morning! You are noticing a couple of things - the people surrounding the main animal in this picture, as well as the time of day. You are also still curious about a couple of elements in this picture - mainly if the sheep is for sale, and if so, how much it would be worth! Could you tell us more - what do you see that makes you say the sheep might be for sale?
Meadowlane Magic (Kitchener, Ontario)
I see a sheep.I also see colorful clothing.I think they're in a school.I also think that it's a farm auction.I wonder where they are?I also wonder what is going on?
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thank you for your participation this morning, @Meadowlane Magic! It sounds like you have some ideas about this picture, but are still curious about it too! You're identifying the main animal in this picture as a sheep, and also noticing the bright colored clothing of the people you see here. You think they might be in a school, or perhaps at a farm auction. But you're also still wondering! What do you see that makes you say this might either be at a school or at a farm auction?
Ian (Stewart Middle School)
I think what is happening in this picture is that it's a animal contest because i see a ram walking down on a wooden walkway and a few people taking pictures.
Mckenzi (SMS)
It looks like people are taking pictures with their phones of whatever that animal is.
Caleb (sms)
It appears to me that there is a massive tour of Chinese people looking at farm animals here in the U.S and they are so surprised to be looking at different animals than what they have in China.
jes (sms)
I think that is a traditional tourist sight where they are marketing sheep and ram to see which one they want to buy to eat and to make clothes with their fur.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@jes - welcome to this morning's discussion! And thank you for your comment. It sounds like you're thinking this animal might be for sale! You're also agreeing with other commenters who think this might be a tourist site. What do you see that makes you say this animal might be for sale?
Adon (sms)
A bunch of people are at a fare. in the fare they had a best looking animal con test. the seep wines the contest. so he is doing a final walk.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
Thanks for your comments this morning @Adon. It sounds like you're thinking about where this image is taking place, or the setting of this picture. You're also wondering why the animal is doing this walk, and thinking it might be because it won a contest! What do you see that makes you say this animal might have won a contest, perhaps for being the best looking animal?
Grade 3 Rocks (Texas)
We think a good caption would be: Many visitors from many places all over the world visit this farm to visit tamed rams. Visitors take out their phones to snap photographs of the rams, as they are not so common in the world, and possibly hard to tame. We noticed they are not shy when in front of people, so this shows that it has been trained and many people visit this place.
VTS Moderator (Alice) (Los Angeles, CA)
@Grade 3 Rocks - thanks for your comments today! It sounds to me like you are really considering how to describe this image to someone who isn't here - you're trying to think of a caption for this. Looking back to the image, what do you see that makes you say this animal - a ram as you say - might not be shy in front of people, and might be tamed?
Annelisse (AOSE)
@Grade 3 Rocks To be honest with you I didn't even know that was a ram. I am not very rich in animal identification knowledge. I think it is impressive that you knew this.
KatieD AOSE (Academy of St. Elizabeth)
@Grade 3 Rocks I also noticed that there are people of a few different nationalities. The ram seems very calm so it must be well trained. The people seemed impressed by the ram and are taking pictures.
Miss Janis & Class (Pennsylvania)
Our fourth class thinks it is some type of farm show because they show the animals and parade them around. We went to a farm show on a field trip and they showed off the animals. We noticed people are taking pictures of the sheep.
cody (south dakota)
it looks like there selling the sheep because they have there phones out taking pictures
kyra (sms)
It looks like people are having an animal show and and the audience are videotaping the animal on the walkway with there cameras and phones.
santino h (jcms)
this is a animal auction with a ram in the pic
Annelisse (AOSE)
@santino h I was debating whether it was an auction or just a show. I guess it makes sense that it would be an auction because why would there be that many people for a basic show? Good observation
samantha (JCMS)
i think that is a tradional tourist sight where they are marketing sheep and ram to see witch one they want to buy to eat and to make clothes with there fur
Joseph (Jcms)
This appears to be a spoof of a fashion show, perhaps. There is a ram on a catwalk, and there are people all around, many of them taking pictures or recording with their cell phones. There are smiles on their faces, some are wearing sun hats and all are wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. There are people of all ages. It seems like a social or leisurely family-friendly event, or maybe a fundraiser, with the tags around peoples' necks admitting them into the auditorium.
Ms. Wicker (He Dog, South Dakota)
@Joseph Nice try, but it looks like you copied! Can you use your own words?
Zyir Davis (JCMS)
I think people are taking pictures in this. There are a lot of phones that are out. They are at a show and tell.
Ms. Wicker (He Dog, South Dakota)
This appears to be a spoof of a fashion show, perhaps. There is a ram on a catwalk, and there are people all around, many of them taking pictures or recording with their cell phones. There are smiles on their faces, some are wearing sun hats and all are wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. There are people of all ages. It seems like a social or leisurely family-friendly event, or maybe a fundraiser, with the tags around peoples' necks admitting them into the auditorium.
Hunter (The Goat) (Area 51)
I see a sheep on a catwalk, it kind of looks like it is stuffed, but maybe it is real. The audience looks like they're surprised. It maybe looks like it is getting auctioned off to some people. I know that people are surprised because there are a whole bunch of people with cameras out and they're faces are in awe. I can also see that there is one lady that has a pass, or a necklace of something.
NLE steve (parmelee)
looks like the people are selling the sheep
Josiah B (Jacksonville Commons Middle)
people are betting for a ram
Huong (JCMS)
people watching and taking a picture of a sheep.
MB (Camdenton middle school)
the people take a picture of a sheep while the sheep are doing a fashing nation.
Lynette Indof (Rostraver Elementary)
Could it be an auction? Or maybe they are taking pictures because it is a new breed or the ram could have been cloned.
Ella aose (New Jersey)
@Lynette Indof I never thought of that, good idea! I was wondering why there were so many people just looking at a sheep, and that would make perfect sense.
Ms. Klahr's 2nd Period (Bay Harbor, FL)
A brown goat modeling in China in front of many people and they take pictures and are promoting it to sell it
Ms. Wicker (He Dog, South Dakota)
@Ms. Klahr's 2nd Period I find it interesting that the animal is the center of attention. What about the picture makes you think it's in China?
Grade 3 Rocks (Texas)
Our 3rd grade class agrees with you. At first we thought the people were in China or possibly somewhere in Asia; however, after looking more closely at the audience, we noticed that there were many visitors from around the world.
Belladonna (Lubbock)
It looks to be a livestock competition.
jason (New Hampshire)
i think that the goat/ram is at a auction for animals or maybe its like a show were the ram/goat performs something cool and people are taking pictures
usaTaylor (New Hampshire)
I see some people taking pictures of a ram walking down a wooden runway.the people look amazed.Maybe its like a zoo or presentation of the animal.like when you go to a zoo and the zoo keeper introduces a new animal.
Cypress (Miami)
Cypress Class - 3rd and 4th grade We think the animals are being auctioned off because people are taking pictures and it looks like a show. The people in the picture look like they are thinking deeply about their decision. It looks like it is hot outside so they must be in a hot climate somewhere in Asia. There are also some tourists because some people do not look Asian. We think that they are in a barn because the building is made from wood and the structure looks like it is meant for animals.
KathleenAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth's)
@Cypress Why do you think that the climate is hot where the picture was taken?
Ms. Wicker (He Dog, South Dakota)
@KathleenAOSE It looks hot because the building looks like it's open to the outside, people aren't wearing jackets or coats, just short sleeves, and several people are wearing sun hats. Some of the kids have that look like they're tired and hot. Then again, some people are wearing sweaters or long sleeves, and we thought maybe they're allergic to the sun, or maybe it's more of a temperate heat.
Cameron (New Hampshire)
I think its a show or people trying to sell the animals. the animals are walking down the run way/ ram trying to win a prize
James (New Hampshire)
There is a ram in a farm with people. There is people taking pictures of the ram. they are trying to buy it.
Brooklyn (New Hampshire)
I see a lot of people recording this animal walking down an isle. It looks like they could be in some sort of barn because it is a big area. It might be in Africa because it looks hot out and a lot of people are wearing hats. People look impressed and happy.
Cameron (New Hampshire)
I think it's a ram for sale or a show for people to take pitchers of animals in south africa or in west africa and pick witch is the best for a prize for the animals to win.
mr j 4th grade class (NC)
We think there is an auction for animals. Another idea is the people are selling the ram.
Ms. Wicker (He Dog, South Dakota)
@mr j 4th grade class I thought it might be an auction, too, but the people look like they're having too much fun, and usually auctions are very serious and there are handlers for the animals.
xavier starjak (jcms)
i see people taking pictures of a ram and a ram walking through a isle maybe an auction
JOJO (JCMS)
people are taking pictures of a ram.
Carlee (PHS)
This is somewhere in possibly East Asia. A ram is walking down a runway and people are taking pictures. Maybe they are modeling the ram off to sell.
Nataliya (PCSD)
I think that they are either at an auction or like a show type of thing. I'm guessing that it's a show though because people are taking pictures and there are children there and the people in the building look happy and astonished.
Kailey MacDowell (Phs)
In this picture a lot of people are holding cameras and taking pictures/filming a ram looking animal that's walking down an aisle. It seems like it's an important event because there are a lot of people watching.
Madison (USA)
This picture looks like a prized animal show is going on. I think this because of the sheep walking on this sort of cat walk and people are taking pictures of it. I think it's in a different country from the people. Maybe it's an auction.
Jozlyn (PHS)
I think they're trying to sell sheep.
Julia (Nebraska)
I think these people are watching animals walk down a runway because its some type of show that auctions off animals or shows them off. There are a bunch of people with phones and I think they are just there to watch but the people in the back may own the animals. I feel like this is going on in a asian country because there are a bunch of asian people there.
Mrs. Alexander's 2nd GR (Midlothian, TX)
In this picture we see a lot of people holding their phones. We think they are taking pictures of the animal. These people look like they may live in another country. We see at the top right of the pic, there are people looking back at the opening. We thing the animals come down those steps. We think they are taking pics because it is a famous animal. Maybe they are showing this animal off because they have taught it how to walk nicely. Or, it might be an animal that fights so they are looking at how big it is to see if they want to buy it. They could be at a rodeo and they have never seen this kind of animal before. We think the temperature outside is hot bc they are in shorts and dresses. It also looks like they shaved this animals fur shorter.
KathleenAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth's)
This picture was taken in a very clean barn. The barn seem to be specially designed for whatever's going on in this picture. The middle of the barn is like a runway. In the back of the picture you can see a small door that is made specially for an animal to walk through. You can see barred wood behind the door indicating some sort of enclosure. This ram must be famous because of all the people around taking pictures and the astonished looks on their faces. The ram is obviously the star of the show. The barn is packed with people who may be tourists. The majority of whom are Asian, so this might have been taken in a different country.
Ms. Cutlip (GRA-NE OHIO)
Ms. Cutlip's Government Class. Students, please "reply" to my post so that you will recieve credit for your efforts! Remember to answer the following questions: What is going on in this picture? What do you see that makes you say that? What more can you find?
Colin CarGuy (GRA)
@Ms. Cutlip This is a animal (I believe a sheep or a ram, im leaning more towards ram) walking down something similar to a catwalk as spectators watch it. I would say that the ram is looking to be bought or at least judged by the onlookers. all of the onlookers are nicely dressed with newer model camera-smartphones out to take pictures of the animal. apart from a animal auction I am unable to find anything else.
Toby Rawlins (Grand River Academy)
@Ms. Cutlip The event that is going on in the picture seems to be some farm animal Auction. I see a isle for animals to walk down to be showed off while also being auctioned. I see a Ram making its way to the front.It seems there are visitors sight seeing this auction
Pinto (GRA)
@Ms. Cutlip For my observations I am using both prior knowledge and new knowledge that I receive from this photograph. From my observations i have determined that this ram is walking down what looks like a stage in order to be presented. The people that are watching the ram are of Asian ethnicity and seem to be taking pictures. The fact that the observers are taking pictures help to support my claim that this ram is being presented. In order to determine if this ram is being presented for and auction, the length of its horns, the age that it may be or other reasons is something that requires more information in order to be found out. The other details that are shown in this photo help to tell me that this photo was taken in the past five years. For instance, the style of clothing that they are wearing, the smart phones that they are using and the objects that they are carrying.
Lily Tran (Jacksonville, NC)
I think these people are at an auction for animals because they are all staring at a ram. Or they are at a zoo to see animals. In a non-racist way, all the people are Asian so I think it's an Asian tradition. I think this photo was taken very recently (2015-2020) because some people have iPhone 8's or something like that.
Photo class Villa Maria College (Buffalo, NY)
Color Photography: Fashion show. Animal fashion show. Sale of animals. Everyone is taking pictures. Its an auction. Looks like a ram based on the horns. Maybe this is Korea? An exposition at a zoo. Maybe this is a fair. Lots of people have hats, even though they are inside a barn structure.
Emma AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
It looks like these ram are famous locally, maybe somewhere in Asia given that almost all of the people that are in the picture are Asian, but it could be another country. All the people are astonished by this ram and are taking pictures of it, so maybe the ram is locally famous among these people.
Kayley (SMS)
I think they are looking at this ram because they want it for either food or to buy it for their farm. They look pretty interested in it. lots of different cultured people for some reason.
Cason (SMS)
In this picture I think they are judging a ram. They might be trying to buy the ram.
Brennan (SMS)
I think that this is a stock show. I think this because there are a lot of people that are taking pictures of the ram. Most of the time at a stock show the animal is presented and there is an auctioneer. Usally they are trying to sell the animal for the most amout of money. The highest bidder gets the ram but they have to pay fro it upfront.
sm (sms)
i think in this picture the ram is some kind of pathway with people watching it walk.
Jace (SMS)
It looks like a ram is being showed in some kind of auction in asia. They people could even be tourists. I say this because the ram is doing nothing but walking down an aisle and they are videoing the ram.
KB (verona, va)
In this picture we can see that this ram is on some kind of pathway with people watching and taking pictures of it. I think that maybe this place is for showing animals and then they sell them.
Dylan (SMS)
In this, I think that they are having the best wool competition in the ram that's going down the has the best wool or either the best the second-best wool or its longest horns in the Chinese area.
Kelsey (sms)
What I think is happening in this picture is they are doing a farm show to see which ram is the biggest or has the biggest horns, or something like that. Or they are just showing off there rams for some weird reason.
Devin B (Jacksonville)
I think it is a ram show or something. I think it is happening in a barn or something like that. I think this because there is a ram and they are in a wooden building with no air conditioning.
Natalie H Honors Physics (Brooks School)
This image is showing a show of animals at a zoo or amusement park in Australia. There is a runway for the animals to walk down on and at the top is an opening for other animals like to birds to fly in through. There are also many kids watching the show and videoing what is going on.
Devin Dudley (Va)
@Natalie H Honors Physics I think its some type of show for the sheep and it happens very rarely or the sheep is special from the other sheep.
Ginger (H Physics Brooks School)
I believe that in this picture, a show with domesticated sheep is occurring in the barn for the tourists. All the people watching look like tourists because they are wearing sun hats with sunglasses and small bags for their day. There is a small door in the back where it appears that the sheep entered.
Eliza (Brooks School)
I think that this is a sheep fashion show, or maybe an auction for buying/selling sheep. The sheep appears to be walking down the runway of some sort, which would indicate that it is on display. The people watching the show are taking pictures, also indicating that the sheep is up for sale.
Addie Branca H Physics (Brooks School)
In this picture there is a sheep walking down what almost seems like a runway which makes me thing that this is a show for farm animals. The people surrounding the "runway" are all holding phones or are intently watching the animal walk down. I assume that they are tourists coming to watch this show. It seems like they are inside a barn because of the woodwork within the building and the open-ness of it as well. The fact that they are in a barn makes me think that this isn't just a show especially for sheep, it may be for many different animals that may live in this barn.
Shalini HPhysics (Brooks School)
There is a stuffed sheep on a platform that is being watched by tourists. The sheep might not be the main show, but some people are fascinated and taking pictures. The building they’re in looks like its made to look like a barn.
Emma AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Shalini HPhysics What makes you think that the ram is stuffed? Do you think it could be real? would there be so many people if it was stuffed?
Marco Martinez Honor Physics (Brooks School)
What I believe is going on in this picture is a goat auction or maybe talent show. I believe it's that because of the people recording the sheep as it walks across the platform. The sheep is in the middle of all the people and everyone seems amazed by this sheep doing absolutely nothing but walk.
Emma AOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth)
@Marco Martinez Honor Physics If it's some kind of talent show, then what would there even be that's so entertaining?
Nathan McCabe HPhysics (Brooks School)
to me, this looks like some sort of sheep showing. It appears like the sheep came through a little door in the back and this building closely resembles a barn-like setting. Perhaps the people could be tourists as they portray that demeanor.
Jaeliana S. (Jacksonville, NC)
It looks like a tradition in Asia where a ram walks down a runway, like a show. Like an exhibit, but with a ram. Maybe it's a sculpture because it hasn't attacked anyone.
KathleenAOSE (Academy of Saint Elizabeth's)
@Jaeliana S. Why do you think that it would attack anyone?
Tabor Wilson Hphysiscs (MA)
I think that this picture is of tourists at an Australian sheep station taking pictures of a sheep that is getting ready to be sheared.
Ricky HPhysics (Brooks school)
It could be a fake or stuffed sheep that is up for display. It might be a kind of auction or a dog show for sheep because of the runway. They could be a tourist because they are wearing name badges.
PrestonHonorsPhysics (Brooks School)
I think these people are tourists from their clothes and accessories. They seem to be watching a domesticated sheep walking a runway type thing. They all seem to be recording, so maybe they are thinking of buying the sheep or maybe it's an animal show.
Evan (North Andover, MA)
H.Physics I think it might be a sheep show for farmers
Anaiya Batts (Jacksonville, NC)
I believe that this picture is depicting a sheep sale or show.
Taylor (JCMS)
In this picture i see a bunch of Asians taking pictures of a ram. Most people seem very fascinated by the ram and look in awe. I personally think that the ram is showing off a product or is the product . I think that the ram is in a barn show or something because the surroundings of the people look very barn-like.
Sam- HPhysics (Brooksschool)
The people in the background look like tourists from their facial expressions, the way they are taking pictures and name tags. The sheep is walking along the path like a runway. It looks like some kind of animal show happening in the barn or the zoo.
7C Class TED Rönesans College (Istanbul, Turkey)
We have a few ideas - It might be some kind of auction - The people could be tourists - Some kind of zoo show - Are the animals models? - Is the animal real? If so isn't it dangerous? - It might be in China or some other east Asian country - Could be a farm animal talent show
Joshua O (JCMS)
I honestly have no idea what this is, but my best guess is an animal show. It seems that a ram is walking up an aisle while being photographed by the audience, which is what leads me to believe it is a show.
James Wodarski HPhysics (Brooks School)
The setting seemed to be a barn for animals. The people surrounding the sheep seem to be tourists, I say this because they are taking pictures and they are wearing ID cards over their necks. I think it might be an amusement show for animals. I don't think these people are trying to purchase the sheep because if that were the case the sheep wouldn't be that well trained to not attack the civilians.
Devin Johnson (UrMoms)
I think it's like a sheep show or some type of animal fashion show
H physics Nick (Brooks School)
It lookes like most of the people are tourists looking at it they appear to have a lot of people from Asia so I believe it is either somewhere in Asia or Australia because so know they have a high amount of Asian tourists. I believe it at some sort of zoo event
Mrs. K 094 (Athens, Greece)
We believe the ram is participating in a sheep beauty pageant in an Asian country, either that or the ram is being paraded around before sacrifice.
Ms. Grace (Manila)
G,T, M: Goat Fashion Show! A:Auction