The Mn State Fair (10 large pics)

davev

We went Friday night, saw the Prairie Home Companion show, walked the midway for a bit afterwards.
The sky was overcast most of the day, but you do what you can.
We had a lot of fun, but there was a lot of walking.

I used the Canon XT with a Tamron 18-200 DI lens.
All shots Hand Held.



ISO 1600


Just a cute kid at the Butterfly Garden.




The Prairie Home Companion Show.


and the rockets red glare. We were singing the Star Spangled Banner at the time.(so they're white)


The Midway.






The End


Thanks for looking.

BeachBill

davev wrote:

I used the Canon XT with a Tamron 18-200 DI lens.
All shots Hand Held.

Wow, you hand-held this? You must have a very steady hand! Very good.

TomaS

You are one versatile guy! You nailed action, portrait, macro, concert, AND night shots (to name a few that come to mind). All this in one visit? WOW - you were one busy photomaniac. Your shooting finger got a good workout too.:D Makes me want to go to our state fair (that starts next week) and see what I can capture.

davev

Thanks guys.

Dramatapix®

Really enjoyed your pics from the Fair.

What do you think of the Tamron Lens? I am a little disappointed in it's sharpness (or lack of sharpness to be more precise).

Thoughts?

davev

Dramatapix® wrote:

Really enjoyed your pics from the Fair.

What do you think of the Tamron Lens? I am a little disappointed in it's sharpness (or lack of sharpness to be more precise).

Thoughts?

Maybe I just got lucky, but I'm pleased with my Tamron.
Is it the sharpest lens around? No. But the pic's are sharp enough that I can clean it up PS Elements.

I have read that with your lens that you can get a "bad" copy. If it's still
under warranty you could try sending it in for a tune up.

This shot was taken at night, at 200mm, wide open, at ISO 1600, with Canon's
lowest priced DSLR, at 1/60th of a sec, handheld. To say the least, I'm happy with this lens.



I have more shots here with the Tamron lens if you care to look.
http://www.pbase.com/davev/18200

I have more on my smugmug site, but I don't have them labeled.
Mostly from the Landscapes/shootout galleries.

http://davev.smugmug.com/

System

Nice ending. to a great set of pix...and what looks like a great day...i cannot wait for our fair... i love listening to prairie home companion and the going on at lake willbegone.

DavidS

Great series. I really enjoyed looking.

davev

Thanks again guys.