The finish line in the shadows

I’ve had some great times in photographing the horse races at both the Saratoga thoroughbred track and the Saratoga harness track. Last week, I was at the harness track – it was an “unwind for Chuck” day, and I spent most of the time watching the races and losing money on them. But I happened…

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The little email from the 2021 New York State Fair Photography Competition

I’m used to many things during Competition Season. I’m used to a postcard of notice from the Iowa State Fair. I’m used to arriving at the Altamont Fair on the opening night, and then slowly making my way to the Fine Arts Barn to see the results. And I also enjoy doing the “double dip”…

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My entries for the 2021 New York State Fair Photography Competition

Last year, due to COVID-19, the New York State Fair’s 2020 season was cancelled.  That meant that the photography competition – which I had entered for the past 11 years – was shuttered for the season. I had six entries, but none could be shown. Nuts. And for the longest while, I was worried that…

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So I heard from the Mohawk Hudson Regionals. And…

I need to take a deep breath. This is different than any of my other Competition Season entries. See, in the past, I’ve tried entering a big prestige art show. And during that time, I tried to hone my craft. I tried getting my photos in these shows. And each time, they’ve been bounced. Then,…

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Old Glory on Older Inglorious

Central Warehouse in downtown Albany was originally constructed as a cold storage facility for the chain of A&P grocery stores. Eventually, it changed hands and became known as “Central Warehouse,” a big, imposing monolith that was visible throughout Albany’s Warehouse District. But its usefulness faded over time, and it became more of an eyesore on…

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My entries for the 2021 Big E photography competition

While COVID-19 clobbered all my usual photo competition events, the Big E held a series of online photo competitions, each one with a specific theme. My photo of the Jericho Drive-In – which at that time, was being used to host a high school graduation – claimed a best in category and, technically, its own…

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