Colorful but haunted

Posted on 09/02/2010 by Teresa Boardman
Haunted house

Haunted house

I remember how much I enjoyed the haunted house when I was a kid.  I still enjoy a good scare but there are so many things in life that are frightening I don’t have to go to the fair for a little terror.

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The ferris wheel

Posted on 09/01/2010 by Teresa Boardman
ferris wheel

ferris wheel - MN State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair has a rich history. The event started in 1859, just one year after Minnesota became a state.  The Ferris wheel is the second oldest ride at the fair, it has been there since 1896, the first ride was the merry-go-round it came four years earlier.  This Ferris wheel has been photographed so many times that it has faded but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to take one more shot.

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It is about the food

Posted on 08/31/2010 by Teresa Boardman
Food in the midway

Food in the midway

A big part of the state fair is about food. I didn’t eat much when I went and to be honest there are some things that a grown up probably should not eat.  The fair features just about anything on a stick, and if memory serves the corn dog was the first food on a stick.  I ate a foot long hot dog, they are very good.  Some caramel apples in a dish with ice cream. (heavenly)  On the way out I just had to have a snow cone.  I did not feel all that great the next day but I sure enjoyed it while I was there.

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The Colorful Midway

Posted on 08/30/2010 by Teresa Boardman
The Midway

The Midway MN, State Fair 2010

There is nothing like the Midway at the State Fair on a beautiful August night.  The sites, sounds and smells and all the people.  It is a great place to bring the old camera.  I got by with a mono pod and a cable release.  It was much too crowded to even consider setting up a tri-pod.

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A new week and a new theme

Posted on 08/29/2010 by Teresa Boardman
fair ride

Rides at the State Fair

I had a lot of fun with my organge theme last week.  I won’t be doing a theme every week but it is Minnesota State Fair time which presents oh so many photo opportunities.  Our state fair is a huge event that goes way beyond the teddy bear and tractor and lasts for 12 days.  I went on opening day and will be going back later this week.

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Orange on the sidewalks

Posted on 08/28/2010 by Teresa Boardman
orange sign

Construction

Orange is used a lot for safety yet it isn’t a save color it is a warning color. This is my last day of orange. It was fun and now I see orange every where.

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