All images Copyright Travis Ruse. All rights reserved.

All images Copyright Travis Ruse. All rights reserved.

All images Copyright Travis Ruse. All rights reserved.

All images Copyright Travis Ruse. All rights reserved.

Looking Finger-Lickin' Good, London, Kentucky, 2007 Three competitors in the annual Col. Saunder's look-alike contest held at the World Chicken Festival, prepare to face-off, with a quick run of the comb through the hair. The World Chicken Festival is a celebration of all things, Col. Harlan Saunders. Photo by Susana Raab

Chicken in Love, Athens, Ohio, 2006 A couple enjoys a hamburger at a Wendy's fast food restaurant, located near the Ohio University campus on Halloween night. Photo © Susana Raab 2007

Hardee's Star, Metropolis, Illinois, 2005 A teenager works the street outside Hardee's fast food restaurant, dressed as its trademark star icon. Teenagers are often employees of fast food restaurants as their flexible schedules and low wage needs make them perfect for the work. © Susana Raab

Closed Due to Tummyache, Wisconsin Dells, 2009 © Susana Raab 2009

The Unfortunate Result of the Demise of the Public Phone Booth, Metropolis, IL 2005 At the annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois. Photo © Susana Raab

Lady Liberty after the July 4 Parade, Washington, DC 2008 © Susana Raab

Haitian Migrant Daughter after Mass, Immokalee, Florida, 2006 A young Haitian girl's hand is held by her uncle following Haitian mass at the Catholic Church. © Susana Raab