Tag Archives: New York State Fair

Competitions at Fairs and Festivals

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

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 18-200mm vr, contest, cortland pumpkinfest, dairy cow, fairs, festivals, golden harvest, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D70, pie eating | 14 Comments

Strolling Entertainers

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

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 | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Weekly View | Tagged 28-300mm, barrel racing, blur, circus, ferris wheel, girl, helmet, horse, lens, long exposure, midway, model, motion, movement, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, panning, rides, safety, sky flyer, syracuse, tokina 11-16mm, trains, tripod, vr, zoom | 17 Comments

More Fair People

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Here are some people enjoying the 2011 New York State Fair. From left: The girl with the drum was getting a free lesson at the Pan African Village, the brightly colored fellow is the Gatekeeper of an entertainment troop called … Continue reading →

Posted in People | Tagged 28-300mm, baby, chicken, costume, dragon knights, drum, entertainer, girl, holding, instrument, makeup, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, playing, syracuse, vr, woman | 18 Comments

View 192: New York State Fair Remembers 9/11

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Soon, the United States will be remembering the events of 10 years ago. On that unforgettable day, terrorists hijacked commercial airplanes and turned them into cruise missiles. Flying them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly View | Tagged 2001, 28-300mm, 9/11, anniversary, attack, history, memorial, new york, New York State Fair, nikon D700, remembers, sand, sculpture, syracuse, terrorists, vr | 14 Comments

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