I’ve learned that if you get to fairs early in the morning, you can achieve some semi-unobstructed views of rides and attractions – which work well if you wantto photograph them.
Such was the case at the Big E last month. By arriving early enough to snag good parking, I also benefited in photographing some attractions that had very view patrons walking around.
Plus, when I’m hauling my Pentacon Six TL around, and testing out various films and combos with it, I kinda hope I can snag some good luck and some good shots.
Such as here. The Big E’s large Ferris Wheel is set up so that people can get selfies while the whole wheel is in perfect alignment behind them.
Of course, this also works when you have a Pentacon Six TL and a Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 lens and a pack of vintage Kodak Ektachrome in the chassis … just sayin’ is all …
And let me say this. When the Pentacon Six TL’s on its game, it is tight. Sharp lines, good balance. Plus, a nice freshly defrosted roll of Ektachrome is a bonus.
Oh, and if you’re wondering … Chuck, did you get yet another picture of that church at Storrowtown Village on the Big E campus?
You bet I did. In all its 6×6 Ektachromic glory. 😀
Essentially, my Big E photos are more like a test run to see what this Pentacon SIx TL can and can’t do. And as far as I’m concerned, it can do a lot more than it can’t.
And since I have a special project coming up this November for which this medium-format beast will be the primary shooter …
I’m going with it. For sure.
Chuck The Writer 
That Ektachrome has held up well. It looks just as I remember it from back when you could buy it new; slightly cyan tinted.
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