So how did things go at the Altamont Fair this year? Did I earn some ribbons, or did the “Altamont Curse” rear its ugly head again?
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My 2014 Altamont Fair entries are…
Today’s the day. The Altamont Fair opens. And here are the four pictures I entered into competition this year. Will I achieve success? Or will the “Altamont Curse” return?
Read MoreI called an “audible”
Of late, I’ve had a lot of fun with cinemagraph photography and lenticular imagery; essentially, physical photos that move as you stare at them. If you visit the Photo Center of Troy for the Members’ Show, you can see my Fagbug and Vaudeville photo; one of my photos at the New York State Fair this…
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My 2014 Big E photography entries are…
I’ve had success with my pictures at the Big E – in three previous seasons, I’ve snagged ribbons with seven of my nine photos, including Midnight at the Palace Theater, The Jumbuck and Butterfly and Citrus – but success hasn’t been easy. Unlike all the other photography competitions that comprise my “competition season,” the Big E’s rules…
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Ferris and Flourescence
One of the first “fun” things that new photographers often try, in an effort to have some fun with their camera gear, is to capture a long “light trails” exposure at an amusement park or fairgrounds. I did that many years ago at Altamont, “The Orbiter” was one of my early successes. If you’re going…
Read MoreTwo and a half items accepted?
I’ve been a member of the Photo Center of the Capital District for the past three years. It’s a fun group, you learn a lot of things, you can improve your craft and your skill sets. And every year around this time, the Photo Center hosts its annual Members’ Show. The members submit up to…
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Why I photographed the Olympic Bar sign at 1 in the morning…
My June 2014 shot of the distressed Olympic Bar sign is now illuminated. And by “illuminated,” I mean that the photo now lights up. For real. No kidding. Check out the blog and see how I did it.
Read More“Competition Season” starts with a thud
Over the years, I’ve learned many things about photo competitions. One of the main things to remember, however, is that you cannot win every competition that you enter. In some cases, your items might not even make it to the walls of the gallery. And that’s what happened with the Iowa State Fair photo contest.…
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The Moon, the Blackbird and a Blackout
Oh man, what a day. I just want to go home, relax, turn on my fan, sit in my comfy chair and watch something on television. No cooking today. I’ll stop at Mr. Subb and get a Neba or something. Wait… why is Mr. Subb closed? And the Dunkin’ Donuts next to it is closed? …
Read MoreMy 2014 New York State Fair photo entries are…
Now that I’ve submitted my entry form for the New York State Fair’s 2014 Photography Competition, what six images did I decide to submit this year? Do any of my photos have a chance of garnering silks and exposure in 2014?
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