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Abandoned Circus

Lili

New member

We drove up to shoot this cool looking tent. Many angry people were just outside. Evidently a Russian Circus had just decamped early this morning leaving this eerie place behind and many disgruntled ticket holders. I didn't take their pictures as it was looking like a small riot might soon ensue

Even this Pigeon was escaping. The tent, compressors and generators were left lying about. Bozo's version of Mary Celeste.

Roy returning from investigation. About this time disgruntled would-be audience and now-unemployed security were massing.
We chose, wisely I think, to leave.
S6000fd in Silkypix
 

les

New member
The background story adds intrigue to these shots. Nothing like a good mystery - why would they up sticks and leave all that gear? Almost like an episode from the Rockford Files.
 
R

Ranger 9

Guest
Pretty expensive setup... they must have had a REALLY good reason for leaving in a hurry!
 

pollobarca

New member
Sounds like the tax man was coming, bet the equipment is all leased anyway.
Some nice pictures again Lili, perhaps if you go back there'll be burnt out ruins:ROTFL: Was it difficult getting the xposure right with all that white?
 

Cindy Flood

Super Moderator
Nice, I like the way you set the stage with the first photo and then zoomed in for the next two. Your story really adds to the drama.
 

Lili

New member
Thanks Pollobarca!
Tax issues might explain the departure.
The scene was not that hard to capture, the Super HR CCD the Fuji uses has very good DR (even at the this earlier generation) and the camera has an on-demand live histogram which really helps.
 
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