The Great Frederick Fair

Oh how clearly I remember the days when I awaited the Great Fair with such anticipation. Counting the days until we had a day off schools just to go to the fair. The dust filling the air as I would try to cram my child sized mouth with funnel cake before my brothers could eat it all. Trying not to step in manure as I ran behind my grandfather with the giant sized legs.
Then a funny thing happened. I grew to old and to cool for the fair and all of its 'redneck' glory.

However this year I was once again captivated by the Fair and all of its attractions. Having a toddler who was absolutely fascinated by the whole adventure certainly made a world of a difference. It was as if I was living through him, seeing the fair again through a child's eyes. That and having a fantastic camera to tote a long and practice with ;)
We spent the afternoon cramming our faces with all sorts of artery-clogging goodies and inhaling several bucketfuls of dust. And every now and then I was even afforded the opportunity to whip out my trusty side kick and capture a few frames.

Also being an avid knitter... how could i resist the charm of a group of people (yes men too!) sitting spinning away at freshly shorn wool? I so loved this shot! After taking a few pictures I told the lady I loved her basket and she promptly told me it was from Hawaii. No wonder I loved it so!

And this frame just makes me smile. I was honestly only trying to get a good shot of my dear son in the huge tire.... But kids will be kids and I ended up with two and bad composition. I'm sure I still cherish this snapshot regardless.

And for anyone that may wonder... Yes I'm still shooting in manual! My exposure has gotten pretty good lately so now I'm working on composition.

So here I am after 1am trying to post. I have so run out of time in my life as of late. I don't have time to hardly do anything at all. I have been practicing my photography a bit but well... haven't had time to share or critique my work. Not that I really pass out the link to my blog or anything so I'm basically writing this to myself. Lol.
I'm headed off to get some sleep! And if anyone happens to actually read this.... go to the fair. It really can be interesting.