Tag Archives: midway

Abstracts in Motion

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Scott Thomas Photography

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

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

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!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

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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Views from the Fair

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Scott Thomas Photography

Here’s some more photographs from the New York State Fair. Anyone else posting or have posted fair photos this year? I have not forgotten about the Pizze Frittes. Stay tuned!

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View 35: Warp Speed

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Scott Thomas Photography

The Great New York State Fair started last week and goes on until Labor Day. It’s the official end of summer for upstate New York as public schools will open a day or two later. It was always a bittersweet … Continue reading →

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