Of course no trip to the fair is complete with a crazy deep fried treat.
Pete was brave and took on the deep fried klondike bar!
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Pete vs The Deep Fried Klondike Bar
I was off to the fair again tonight. This time with my friend Pete. We had a blast checking out the funky displays where they try to sell you the latest 'slicer,dicer' or 'super duper can't live without it' mop.
Of course no trip to the fair is complete with a crazy deep fried treat.
Pete was brave and took on the deep fried klondike bar!
Of course no trip to the fair is complete with a crazy deep fried treat.
Pete was brave and took on the deep fried klondike bar!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Bubbles Goes To The Fair
Sunday, right after returning from my visit with Little Miss O ... I headed to the fair to participate in a "shoot out". I am pretty sure all of Southern California was a the fair ... because it was insanely crowded. The entrance looked like the line up for a Disney Ride.
I rewarded myself with some fresh lemonade, once I finally made it through the gate. While waiting for the event to start, I looked over the winning shots from the previous shoot outs. I noticed that many of them involved the duck pond game over in the arcade. Note to self, no matter what today's theme is ... try and incorporate the duck pond! We were quickly checked in and received our participant ribbons. Today, rather than a theme, the shoot revolved around a 'prop' - a bottle of bubbles. So with an hour on the clock we were off to shoot a pictures featuring our bottle of bubbles!
I went straight for the duck pond :-) Unfortunately, it wasn't as easy as I had hoped. The carny in charge of the big pond was rather grumpy and wouldn't allow me to put my bottle of bubbles in the pond. I found a smaller pond and fortunately they were much more eager to participate in my artistic growth!
Always a crowd pleaser, a trip to the duck pond
Alas, my bottle of bubbles did not have a wand. That threw a curve in my photo plans. I started asking random (!) strangers to pose with the bottle of bubbles hoping they might to something random, fun and photgenic. I like the irony of this one.
One of the pictures I 'won' at the fair
Ooops, I was a little distracted when I realized there were cupcakes at the fair!
Bubbles visits the cupcake display
Fortunately, I wasn't the only one distracted by cupcakes. I met up with D-D- and E- and they loaned me the wand from their bubble bottle. Once armed with a wand, I was able to shoot this fun picture of one of the fair workers taking a bubble break!
My Bubbles At The Fair Entry
It was fun running around with my bottle of bubbles, but after a few short hours immersed in the fair craziness - I was ready to back home to my 'quiet' place.
I rewarded myself with some fresh lemonade, once I finally made it through the gate. While waiting for the event to start, I looked over the winning shots from the previous shoot outs. I noticed that many of them involved the duck pond game over in the arcade. Note to self, no matter what today's theme is ... try and incorporate the duck pond! We were quickly checked in and received our participant ribbons. Today, rather than a theme, the shoot revolved around a 'prop' - a bottle of bubbles. So with an hour on the clock we were off to shoot a pictures featuring our bottle of bubbles!
I went straight for the duck pond :-) Unfortunately, it wasn't as easy as I had hoped. The carny in charge of the big pond was rather grumpy and wouldn't allow me to put my bottle of bubbles in the pond. I found a smaller pond and fortunately they were much more eager to participate in my artistic growth!
Alas, my bottle of bubbles did not have a wand. That threw a curve in my photo plans. I started asking random (!) strangers to pose with the bottle of bubbles hoping they might to something random, fun and photgenic. I like the irony of this one.
Ooops, I was a little distracted when I realized there were cupcakes at the fair!
Fortunately, I wasn't the only one distracted by cupcakes. I met up with D-D- and E- and they loaned me the wand from their bubble bottle. Once armed with a wand, I was able to shoot this fun picture of one of the fair workers taking a bubble break!
It was fun running around with my bottle of bubbles, but after a few short hours immersed in the fair craziness - I was ready to back home to my 'quiet' place.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Cupcake Sighting
There is some crazy food at the fair.
But, this just in. There has been a cupcake sighting! You can bet I will be swinging by next Sunday before the shoot out.
But, this just in. There has been a cupcake sighting! You can bet I will be swinging by next Sunday before the shoot out.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Free Expression Zone
It is heart breaking to see the news coming out of Iran this weekend.
Here is a link on how you can help support the people in Iran with their fight for free expression in cyberspace.
Tippie Canoe is currently flipped over to the location and timezone of Tehran, Iran.
Did you know you can e-mail the supreme leader of the Iranian Republic and express your concern over the situation? Details are here.
Spotted at The Entrance To The Del Mar Fair
Here is a link on how you can help support the people in Iran with their fight for free expression in cyberspace.
Tippie Canoe is currently flipped over to the location and timezone of Tehran, Iran.
Did you know you can e-mail the supreme leader of the Iranian Republic and express your concern over the situation? Details are here.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Chocolate Covered Bacon
I was off to the fair again this evening. I went to a fascinating forum hosted by the judges of the photo contest. I learned a number of interesting things.
It was enlightening hearing from the judges themselves all about the process and how they judge the submissions. Knowing how insane the competition is... I want to give a special shout out to D-D- who has several pictures in the exhibit and won a couple of honourable mentions.
I hope to make to make it back to the fair and spend an evening just enjoying the photo display. It really is a compelling collection of work.
After the seminar we went for a stroll through the funky food area. I played it safe and just had some apple fries... but my compatriots were much Much MUCH more adventurous. They were on a serious mission for ....
I could barely watch ... but they assure me that it really isn't as toxic as it sounds!
D-D- and E- enjoying their chocolate covered bacon
- the Fair Photo Contest is the biggest in California
- they received close to 4,000 submissions
- only about 1/3 of the photos even get 'hung' for display
- the caliber of submissions is super high
It was enlightening hearing from the judges themselves all about the process and how they judge the submissions. Knowing how insane the competition is... I want to give a special shout out to D-D- who has several pictures in the exhibit and won a couple of honourable mentions.
I hope to make to make it back to the fair and spend an evening just enjoying the photo display. It really is a compelling collection of work.
After the seminar we went for a stroll through the funky food area. I played it safe and just had some apple fries... but my compatriots were much Much MUCH more adventurous. They were on a serious mission for ....
I could barely watch ... but they assure me that it really isn't as toxic as it sounds!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Shooting It Out At The Fair
Today I learned a whole new appreciation for "The Fair".
Turns out that it isn't all about deep fried twinkies and chocolate coated bacon.
There are lots of cool seminars, displays and competitions. For photographers (and wannabes) there is a fun competition called a "shoot out". I was a little nervous and apprehensive - but nevertheless, with a little encouragement from a fellow photo student ... I tentatively set out for the fair.
When I arrived at the Shoot Out the meeting room, I found it already full of folks carring scary and intimidating cameras, lenses, monopods! D- D- and I looked at each other with that panicked look of "Uh, Oh we are waaay out of our league". Still we were up for the challenge and excited to see what the day would bring our way. After checking in we received 'official' ribbons and name tags that said we were fair photographers. We beamed with pride as if we had just been issues our first press pass!
Tired But Happy "Shooters"
There was a fun and friendly vibe as the rules were explained. Turns out they are pretty straight forward:
Our assignment was ... "Shot in a barn".
Egad. We were off to find a barn... there were a few moments of disorientation and until we realized that our noses would show us the way! Once we found a barn ... we were off and shooting. We both are Zen photographers and like to set out on our own and immerse ourselves in the experience - so we headed in different directions. With so many folks in the competition it was hard to find a location that wasn't already overrun with photogs. I had fun talking to folks and trying to shoot a captivating candid. I fell short of the mark but more importantly I enjoyed the experience and met some fun folks along the way.
A "healthy" snack by fair standards
The most fascinating part of the whole experience was the final slideshow and voting. None of the photos that I voted for came in the top three. A picture of a rake took top prize. Go figure!
Perplexed by the outcome -- D-D- and I decided to decompress and debrief over some apple crisp.
In the end we decided the key is to size up your fellow shooters and shoot for the audience first and then for your personal muse. We will now be updating our artist statements to include ...."On occasion will sell my soul for a good prize".
My "shot in a barn" submission
Turns out that it isn't all about deep fried twinkies and chocolate coated bacon.
There are lots of cool seminars, displays and competitions. For photographers (and wannabes) there is a fun competition called a "shoot out". I was a little nervous and apprehensive - but nevertheless, with a little encouragement from a fellow photo student ... I tentatively set out for the fair.
When I arrived at the Shoot Out the meeting room, I found it already full of folks carring scary and intimidating cameras, lenses, monopods! D- D- and I looked at each other with that panicked look of "Uh, Oh we are waaay out of our league". Still we were up for the challenge and excited to see what the day would bring our way. After checking in we received 'official' ribbons and name tags that said we were fair photographers. We beamed with pride as if we had just been issues our first press pass!
There was a fun and friendly vibe as the rules were explained. Turns out they are pretty straight forward:
- Everyone is shooting the same assignment
- The theme or object is kept secret until the last minute
- The timeline is one hour, no exceptions
- You can submit one and only one picture
- Pictures are as shot, in camera, no modification
- A slideshow is put together of the submissions and each participant has an equal vote
Our assignment was ... "Shot in a barn".
Egad. We were off to find a barn... there were a few moments of disorientation and until we realized that our noses would show us the way! Once we found a barn ... we were off and shooting. We both are Zen photographers and like to set out on our own and immerse ourselves in the experience - so we headed in different directions. With so many folks in the competition it was hard to find a location that wasn't already overrun with photogs. I had fun talking to folks and trying to shoot a captivating candid. I fell short of the mark but more importantly I enjoyed the experience and met some fun folks along the way.
The most fascinating part of the whole experience was the final slideshow and voting. None of the photos that I voted for came in the top three. A picture of a rake took top prize. Go figure!
Perplexed by the outcome -- D-D- and I decided to decompress and debrief over some apple crisp.
In the end we decided the key is to size up your fellow shooters and shoot for the audience first and then for your personal muse. We will now be updating our artist statements to include ...."On occasion will sell my soul for a good prize".
Serendipity (Fair Bonus)
I came to the fair for the shoot out - but as an added bonus I stayed for the music.
When I first arrived at the fair I noticed a poster for Melissa Etheridge ... and the concert was tonight. What a fun surprise!!!
Melissa Etheridge, Live and Alone
San Diego Grand Stand
The concert was fabulous. Melissa managed to turn the fair grandstand into an intimate venue. It was just her on stage playing guitar, the occasional piano and singing her heart out. It was amazing to watch the sun go down over the ocean and stream through river mouth while enjoying a musical journey. She started out mellow but by the end of the night the place was rockin'. There were lots of hard core fans singing along and dancing in the aisles. The positive energy was contagious!
When I first arrived at the fair I noticed a poster for Melissa Etheridge ... and the concert was tonight. What a fun surprise!!!
San Diego Grand Stand
The concert was fabulous. Melissa managed to turn the fair grandstand into an intimate venue. It was just her on stage playing guitar, the occasional piano and singing her heart out. It was amazing to watch the sun go down over the ocean and stream through river mouth while enjoying a musical journey. She started out mellow but by the end of the night the place was rockin'. There were lots of hard core fans singing along and dancing in the aisles. The positive energy was contagious!
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