Gwinnett County Fair

My photography group made a trip to the fair, which was somewhat nostalgic as I hadn’t been to one in over 25 years.  It turns out that they’re still popular.

Right, and speaking of food, we stopped at Local Republic on the way, a Gastropub in Lawrenceville.  Pretty awesome.  I had a Monday Night Brewing beer and (sword)fish tacos.  If it were only more convenient to where we live...

I was expecting “Carnie” faces hosting the rides and vendors – those wizened, tattooed, possibly misshapen stereotypes you would see on TV.  Not so much.

Not busy?  Dial a customer!  Well, dial someone.

It seemed we weren’t the only ones who ate before we arrived.  These Phat pizza guys were busy though.

Had I stayed longer, I might have tried to dunk the teaser.  He had a very annoying laugh.

Is anyone out there?

Actually, had I not been full, I would have been all over a foot-long corndog.  The kids below happened to be almost in focus as I was playing with apertures to capture a blur.  They look all business.

Take us to the Mothership!

I like how this one actually brightened the trees behind the swings.

I was really pleased with this Ferris Wheel shot.

This is what happens when your aperture is open and you play with the zoom.

And here’s two without as much trickery.  I don’t have an explanation as to why it looks like it’s about to topple.  Just perspective, I guess.

Okay, those were with the “good” camera.  (Nikon).  There was also time to play with the iPhone.

The best camera is the one you have with you.  Pretty cool Apps help. 

Now, in all honesty, I paid $5 admission, and otherwise didn’t spend a dime.  For 75 cents, I really should have checked out the Mermaid.  C’mon... stop taking pictures and see what you’re looking at...

Yeah, it was a fun night.