Category Archives: The Dark

The ferris wheel

ferris wheel

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 … Continue reading

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The Colorful Midway

The Midway

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 … Continue reading

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A new week and a new theme

fair ride

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 … Continue reading

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Out at Night

Burger Moe

I am a little rusty at night time photography.  August and September are the best months for shooting in the dark at least here in Minnesota.  In the summer the days are almost 16 hours long.   In the winter there … Continue reading

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From the bridge at night

Before the fireworks

I took this before the July 4th fireworks began.  The high bridge is a wonderful place to take photos from and as the sun goes down I like the challenge of getting them when the “1″ is lit up.

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Smokey July 4th

After the fireworks

I love to photograph the Mississippi river at night.   With the colors and the reflections it never looks the same twice.  I took this one just after the July 4th fireworks in St. Paul. I like the boats and the … Continue reading

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