Flying swings at the Virginia State Fair

Americana Winner

A ride at the Virginia State Fair

Gordon Stillman (Richmond, VA)
Photographed October 2008, Henrico County, VA

"I took photographs of many rides, but I was drawn to this one in particular because I wanted to capture the motion and excitement people feel when they are on the ride," says Stillman. "Like in a memory, some parts of this photo are clearer than others."

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Fantastic shot!!! Well deserving of a finalist.

Even though it's nicely done, it has been done before like this so many times. Just look at the cover for Dave Matthews Band "Under the table and dreaming".

This image took me right there -- a warm, humid evening full of the cotton candy and hot dog smells of the fair. You captured it all, gordon -- and you got my vote!! Great shot!

Wow!!! Its amazing how much motion is captured in a still picture. I love the contrast between the in focuse people, and the out of focus people. I can easily see this ride going around and around! It is amazing to think that it is not moving! I love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!! Beautiful and a little eerie at the same time, a remarkable image!!

Isn't this the cover art for Dave Matthews Band: Under the Table and Dreaming?

Fabulous!! Makes with dizzy with delight.

People up close and people in a blur - all in motion, with the ferris wheel in the background. The feel of a state fair.

The people near and the blurs far!! And the ferris wheel in the background -- so much about a state fair.

Awesome shot, the colors so vibrant!

Such a beautiful moment captured in time, great shot!



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