Tag Archives: midway

Young Fair People

The New York State Fair is for people of all ages.  Young people especially know how to enjoy it. I mean, look at the optimism on this boy’s face when presented with a hundred bottles and not one of them … Continue reading

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New York State Fair Preview

Yes, boys and girls it is that time of the year again.  The unofficial end of summer begins in central New York with the start of the 12-day run of the 2012 Great New York State Fair. The Fair opens … Continue reading

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Abstracts in Motion

Motion photography is often referred to as a kind of abstract imagery.  Long exposures can transform something familiar into something else. A favorite place I like to play with long exposures is on the New York State Fair Midway with … Continue reading

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View 193: A Fair in Motion

The New York State Fair is a place of motion.  I used several ways to photograph it. Panning is a fun way to give the feeling of speed.  This young barrel racer was at full gallop during the qualifying rounds … Continue reading

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Fair Time!

Tomorrow starts the 2010 edition of the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York.  I have been going to the Fair for most of my life and look forward to it every year.  Over the last couple of … Continue reading

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