Last week my boyfriend and I, along with another couple, headed to Nottingham's annual Goose Fair. After a quick bout of research (hello, Google) I've discovered that it began as a trade fair in the 1280s, making it almost 700 years old. Wow. The name is thought to have come from the large numbers of geese which were driven to Nottingham from Lincolnshire and Norfolk to be sold.
Today, however, it is your typical (huge) fun fair with as many kinds of rides, game stands and food stalls as you can imagine. Think impossible hoopla stands where the ring is just that little bit too small to fit over the iPad you're trying to win, basket ball shoot-outs with tempting life-size stuffed animals as prizes and hook-the-duck-everybody-wins-type stalls (these are the best kind, obviously). Lets not forget the terrifying rides which spin you round and round and up and down at ridiculous speeds, either! Anyway, I'm sure you get the picture. Needless to say, it was a lot of fun; the waltzer and the wobbly ferris wheel were definitely highlights, and we came out of the fair two multi-coloured footballs richer. Winning.
Today, however, it is your typical (huge) fun fair with as many kinds of rides, game stands and food stalls as you can imagine. Think impossible hoopla stands where the ring is just that little bit too small to fit over the iPad you're trying to win, basket ball shoot-outs with tempting life-size stuffed animals as prizes and hook-the-duck-everybody-wins-type stalls (these are the best kind, obviously). Lets not forget the terrifying rides which spin you round and round and up and down at ridiculous speeds, either! Anyway, I'm sure you get the picture. Needless to say, it was a lot of fun; the waltzer and the wobbly ferris wheel were definitely highlights, and we came out of the fair two multi-coloured footballs richer. Winning.
We went at night so I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to take my camera and try and get some interesting shots of the fair ground's bright attractions. I'm pleased with how they turned out so I've included some below. It also reminded me of the Bristol Harbourside Festival which I went to in the Summer during a half day photography course. They had a funfair as well as food and craft stalls, boats strewn with bunting on the river and ample sunshine so I've included some shots from that day as well.
I thought it would be nice to use this blog as somewhere to show my photographs as I am trying to improve my photography and editing skills. I always enjoy looking at other people's photographs so I hope you will too!
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