2023 New York State Fair: Seven e-mails from Syracuse

When I first participated in the New York State Fair’s photography competition way back in 2009, I was limited to two entries – both at 16×20 size – and I was notified of acceptance or rejection via postcards. The Postcards o’ Doom, I called them. Because, for a while, I would get lucky with some…

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My 2023 photo entries for the New York State Fair are …

Last year, I had my most successful run ever at the New York State Fair. Six acceptances, five with ribbons, and two blue silks – one for my shot of a carnival swing ride The Snowflake Ride, and one for my eclipse capture The View from Screven County. I know that there’s no way in…

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Christmas Eve at a covered bridge

It’s Saturday morning. Snow on the ground and snow in the air. This is supposed to be a time of cheer and celebration. Holiday and harmony. Unfortunately … this year I’m spending Christmas with myself. Ugh. Well, maybe I can make something out of this. Something worthwhile. Something that takes away the emptiness. You know…

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