Tag Archives: Photography

Barrel Racing at the Fair

This is my fourth year of photographing the New York State Fair Barrel Racing Championship event.  Barrel racing is an exciting horse riding event where rider and horse circumvent around three empty 55 gallon barrels arranged in a triangle.  The … Continue reading

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View 140: Record Fair Day

Me and over 115,000 of my friends attended the New York State Fair last Saturday.  It was a perfect Fair day.  Blue sky, temperatures in the 80’s, low humidity and a full day of fun events, entertainment, displays, vendors and … 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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Men in Kilts

The Opening Ceremonies at the CNY Scottish Games featured the Massed Band where members of all the piping bands competing at the event come together and parade onto the band field. It was an amazing sight which gave me goose … Continue reading

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View 138: Throwing Stones, Tossing Cabers

I attended the Central New York Scottish Games over the weekend and enjoyed a beautiful Summer’s day learning about Scottish heritage and celebrating their traditions.  One of their traditions are the athletic competitions.  The Stone Throwing is very similar to … Continue reading

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