A Summer Carnival in Bowie

There is something about carnivals that makes me think of the really good Stephen King novels, especially The Dead Zone and The Talisman (which I think was written under a nom de plume).  I find it fascinating that people who live the carnival lifestyle just keep doing it year after year.  It's definitely a lifestyle.  I can't help but make up little stories about those whom I see and I want to talk to them and let them know my made-up stories, but I know that they will just look at me like I'm crazy.

So I just enjoy the lights and people watching.

This past week, there was a carnival right across the street from my studio. I knew at once that I needed to photograph it at night.  On Friday night, Jim and I had a date night and we went to the carnival when the sun went down.

This was our first stop.

What I love about this image is the interaction between the people.  The cops are obviously on duty, but they are trying to have fun as well.  I have no idea if he won anything.  I kind of have a tale weaving in my head about this exact scene.

I love the design of this particular "ride".  

Do you ever wonder about the various people who you know are in your photos?  

This is the ride that turns really fast so that you stick to the wall.  I took several of this but this is my favorite.

The famous swing. It kept changing colors.  It was pretty neat.

The Justice League slide, I believe.

This image is just so interesting to me. Look at all of those people.  And cotton candy. Mmmmm.

No, I didn't get one. lol

And one more of the swing.  This is my favorite image from the entire time we were there.  Pretty cool.

So there are the images from my date with Jim.  Let me know how you like them!