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Tag Archives: New York State Fair
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
Posted in Travel
Tagged 28-300mm, abstract photography, fireworks, florida, fountain, midway, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, orlando, syracuse, tripod, vr, walt disney world, water
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Best of 2011
Previously I have shared with you my Best Sports and Disney photos for 2011. Now, it is time to present my top ten photos of 2011. It was not easy to whittle it down to 10. I started with over … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged 2011, 5K, 9/11, architecture, baldwinsville, best of, birds, blue hour, hdr, horse, ice, ithaca, Lake Ontario, new jersey, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, running, sunset, syracuse, water, waterfall, wildlife, winter
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Competitions at Fairs and Festivals
Are you wondering where you can find competitions for the latest photo assignment? Here’s some ideas focusing around people competitions at local fairs and festivals. This time of year is popular for county and state fairs and festivals. Around my area … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged new york, contest, New York State Fair, nikon D70, 18-200mm vr, cortland pumpkinfest, golden harvest, festivals, fairs, dairy cow, pie eating
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Strolling Entertainers
The New York State Fair over the years has featured entertainers who set up their “stage” in various locations around the fairgrounds. This year, I had an up close and personal encounter with Bandaloni, THE One Man Band, as he … Continue reading
Posted in People
Tagged 28-300mm, bandaloni, comedy, entertainer, entertainment, fill flash, hilby, juggling, music, musician, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, nikon SB-600, one man band, skinny german juggler, speedlight, strolling, syracuse, vr
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