Friday, December 30, 2011

Bushnell Park Carousel


The carousel at Bushnell Park was only open Saturday and Sunday nights in December.  But I was there in the afternoon when it was dark, closed and locked up tight.  So, I pressed my camera's lens hood against the window glass and clicked the shutter button, to see what happened.  I got surprising light and clarity in the middle and a diffused reflection at the edges.  I liked this dreamlike effect.  You will see it again!

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30 comments:

  1. MalyssDecember 30, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Life is like a chocolate box: you never know what you'll get!(Forrest Gump speaking)
    The result is really surprising!

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  2. brattcatDecember 30, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    there's a wonderful eerie quality to this.

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  3. VPDecember 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Dreamlike... You said it right!

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  4. KateDecember 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    When we photographers are determined, nothing deters us. As I reflect on this, I can see that carousels are images hard to resist. Good job!!

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  5. jooDecember 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Merry-go-round! How lovely, like a trip to the childhood:)

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  6. BirdmanDecember 30, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    These in winter... not the most uplifting. Kind of a downer. I long for summer, already!

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  7. Leif HagenDecember 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Our 3 daughters love to ride those carousels! Me, not so much!
    Happy New Year, Jack!

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  8. Sylvia KDecember 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Dreamlike it is and what a delightful capture! It is fun to play, isn't it! Have a day, Jack!

    Sylvia

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  9. Regina KDecember 30, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Wow a photo from a dream, you have some amazing tricks up your sleeves. :)

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  10. sheila lynchDecember 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    very dreamy!

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  11. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comDecember 30, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You might be interested to check out the website barrango.com. The Barrango Company in San Francisco manufactures carousels and amazing holiday decorations.

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 30, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I like it too, it gives it a bit of an aged look, noooo not you Jack, the picture haha! have a very happy New Year.

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  13. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"December 30, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    That's a new one on me but effective. Very effective!

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  14. cieldequimperDecember 30, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Are you quite sure it was dark?! :-) This is like walking through a secret garden or a wardrobe...

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  15. SharonDecember 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Dreamlike is a perfect description. Very nice. Those horses are just waiting for some riders.

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  16. RedPatDecember 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Nice one Jack!

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  17. jennyfrecklesDecember 30, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Photogenic under any circumstances.

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  18. LowellDecember 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Your creativity is booming! Nicely done!

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  19. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪December 30, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    When I was young, I could never go on a Carousel without getting sick.

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  20. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 30, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the way that turned out- it always pays to think outside the box!

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  21. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 30, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Great capture, I like this effect.
    Happy New Year!

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  22. MichelleDecember 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Really a sweet photo.

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  23. ValerieDecember 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Great capture Jack - gives one the desire to recapture one's youth and go hop on one of the horses! Again, thanks for sharing your creativity and talents with us. Wishing you and yours a very happy and safe NY.

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  24. RandyDecember 30, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I'll bet it looks great at night.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Interesting effect... I have a 'tripod' if you will that clamps on my car window, and surprisingly I use it often...

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  26. Bob CroweDecember 30, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I don't quite get it - is it in a glass box? What was the glass barrier? Nevertheless, dreamlike it certainly is.

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  27. DianneDecember 30, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    You managed softening of the edges without editing - super shot Jack. I look forward to more of your great Pics from Hartford in 2012.l

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  28. Oakland Daily PhotoDecember 31, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Vintage carousels are getting scarce. Although old fashioned, they still give pleasure.

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  29. KayDecember 31, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    What a surprising effect. I thought you'd Photoshopped it at first glance. How nice that you managed it with a low tech approach.

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  30. VirginiaDecember 31, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I'll get a shot of a fine Parisian one for you very soon.
    V

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