certainly looks like an unusual design, Ginnie. I like your composition a lot.

Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!

Nice capture Ginnie. It really looks so different, it has held up well as it looks new.

Ginnie: I know, Aussie. We have ridden it every year the last 8 years and had no clue it was so "famous" until we read the signs. It helps to pay attention.

A fine picture Ginnie: I would NEVER have known what this was!

Ginnie: I had no clue either, Chris, until I read the sign sitting outside the ride. I got my education! Thanks.

Oh Ginnie!! what a unique shot of a unique ferris wheel, guess you had a nice long lens, i love the composition and the coloring! well done you!

Ginnie: It did help to have my 200 lens, Elaine, yes. It's the only lens I took (about a foot long with the sun hood on. Thanks.

I've never seen this type of Ferris wheel. Thanks for the description, very interesting.

Ginnie: It never occurred to me that all ferris wheels weren't like this, Carsten, until I read the sign! How fun to learn new things, right?!

This is a strange looking Ferris wheel. Nice capture!

Ginnie: I know, Martin. I didn't realize it was that different until I started reading the sign!

Rather unique looking Ferris Wheel. Love the way you framed it. Interesting info on Ferris Wheels. Great job capturing this one too.

Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir. It was a fun piece of education for the day.

I'm glad YOU took the photo, not me! I need go into deep meditation on rides like this with a mantra like "Peace, O stomach, Peace, O head..." (with eyes tightly shut. Thanks for letting me enjoy such a thing without the agony!

Ginnie: HA! Since I am NOT afraid of heights at all, Patrushka, I always get a kick out of those of you who are. Poor things. I wonder where that difference comes from!!!

It certainly is different from any I've seen before! Nice POV!

Ginnie: It's fun to find something new like this, isn't it, Martie! Thanks.

nice framing granny

Ginnie: Awww. Thanks.

Not much use if it's raining ha!... but a great shot ... looks as if it was built out of Mecanno bits. richard

Ginnie: Atlanta is still in a drought, Richard, so no one was worried about the rain, for sure. We could definitely use it, however! Thanks.

a very interesting perspective and composition so that our eyes can follow the movement of the Ferris Wheel and are going down with mother and child...I have never seen before this kind of type of Ferris wheel, but I love the "Riesenrad" on our fairs and the wide wide outlook from there, and naturally I love the old slow nostalgic "Prater Riesenrad" in Vienna! The Ferris wheel may be a symbol too for you and...: All things are going on and may be going on...!

Ginnie: This one is slow compared to another ferris wheel in the same fair called the Gondola Wheel, Philine. So yes, in that regard, this one is a bit like my life right now. It's good to remember that there are different perspectives of the same thing depending on where you're sitting! Thank you. I'll have to remember that!

Wow Ginnie this must look great at night when all those bulbs are lite. Nice Angle and composition.
I hope all your wishes come true

Ginnie: I am sure it looks great at night, Tracy. Actually, were there at night last year and I did some time-lapsed shots that got the spinning lights in concentric circles. Hmmm. I'll have to go back and look at those pics. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our wishes COULD come true!

très belle prise!

Ginnie: Awwww, merci, O-P.

For the first time in 8 trips to this fair, I took a ride on this special Ferris Wheel (and the sky lift)...and survived! Since I am afraid of heights, I normally don't partake in this particular experience (as you know)...but, I made it. So, maybe there are may other rides that I can try next year!

Maybe you should go back to Castleberry one evening and get a tripod shot with the lights. It really is a special sight.

Nice capture of the spokes! I look forward to seeing the other fair shots!

Ginnie: HA! I can just see it now. Donica on all those other rides and Nicholas wondering each and every time if she's gonna get sick...like last years! I did get shots last year of the lights, remember? It was fun, day or night! One of these days I'll get the almost-100 pics into an album, for sure!

You have captured this contraption very well, Ginnie.

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Chad!

Ginnie, Love this unusual ferris wheel. I'll bet this is one of Nichola' favorites. Donica is right - would love to see it at night with the lights!

Ginnie: I remember that I DID take pictures of this at night last year, Judy. I'll have to go back and check them out. Nicholas and I have always ridden it together until THIS year when Donica decided to join us. She actually survived just fine.

Whatever shaped spokes it has, it still wouldn't persuade me to have a ride on it! I like your composition with the portion of wheel in the corner. Those people look so vulnerable!
Ingrid

Ginnie: Don't you wonder where it comes from that some of us are afraid of heights and others aren't??!! Do you have any idea, Ingrid?!

I believe that you are right in which you say. The chain dumps normally are one of the main icons of the amusement parks. In the Tibidado of Barcelona also there is a chain dump with much history and that also must be of years 60! The photo I like much!

Ginnie: The "chain dumps!" I have never heard them called that, José Angel. Very interesting!

Well I never! You learn something every day Ginnie You wouldn't get me on it though! I like your picture though, taken safely from the ground.

Ginnie: I love this kind of trivia, Bill. It helps to make the world go 'round.

a great composition from Ginnie! I like the way you looking around.

Ginnie: Awww. You're a sweetheart, Arash. Thanks.

Looks very different Ginnie,are going to pan back so we can see the big picture

Ginnie: I've taken so many pictures of this wheel over the years, Vintage, that I'm sure I have the full view somewhere! HA. Thanks.

I like your composition and it looks very old. A nice way to use the retro look to a new Ferris wheel. BUT.... you'll never find me in one of those

Ginnie: HA! It still amazes me how many people are afraid of heights, Frida. Too, too bad.

Nice shot, Ginnie. Did you take a spin?

Ginnie: Oh yes, Jennie. Every year!!!

great composition

Ginnie: Thanks a million, Chantal.

love the composition and tones Ginnie. Quite a strange wheel, looks like its been knocked together out of old ski lift parts LOL.

Ginnie: You are so right, Padraig. I actually mentioned that the other day...the chairs are like ski-lift chairs (but not that I'd know that from experience).

Never mind about the technical details, I just want to have a ride

Ginnie: Awwww. You must be like me, Lina, loving heights! The higher the better

Ginnie .. great one .. nice framing and good treatment

Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!

You wouldn't get me on one of these Ginnie! Nice angle.

Ginnie: Don't you wonder why some will and some won't!!!

Lovely composition of a very antique looking Ferris Wheel.

Me, am quite comfortable with both my feet firmly placed at ground level. Not one for all these thrill seeking rides. Just imagine if............

Ginnie: I can handle rides like this, Fotografa...nice and slow. No problem with heights. But the fast spinning up and down ones make my stomach fly away!

haven't seen a ferris wheel like this up until now.. and i might say that it looks cool.. nice shot.

Ginnie: I just never thought about it, Rian, so I got my education! Thanks.

very cool image. hanks for explaining the reason for the strange shape of the seats on the wheel.

Ginnie: You are so welcom, Kanyi.

How much fun! Wow so much history behind everything...

It seems we both have been super busy... I will try to post more too, but jobs are calling. ;-)

Ginnie: Super busy indeed, Jen! Do YOU have a job now??? Please catch me up! Thanks.

No way, not in a month of Sundays would you get me on this, but a very good picture Ginnie.

Ginnie: All of you who are afraid of heights tickle me to death, Brian. Don't you wonder where that comes from??!!

Wonderful perspective, Ginnie. Interesting description as well. I love fairground rides and also roller coasters, that buzz of safe fear gets me every time!

This must look amazing at night with all of those bulbs bursting into life

Ginnie: You wouldn't catch me on a roller coaster, Paul, but I can handle this. It's more my speed. I did take pictures of this at night last year. I'll have to go look at them again!

Seattle - is this a link to coffee perhaps ;o) Just kidding ;o) Nice composition and muted colours ;o)

Ginnie: I never once made that connection, Mike! Wow! You amaze me.

very nice capture Ginnie! i never would have guessed what this was if not for your info. thanks for sharing this with us.

Ginnie: I'm glad I supplied the info, then, Claire. Thanks.

Looks like so much fun. Lovely shot Ginnie...

Ginnie: I love fairs, Ada. They bring out the Child in me. Thanks.

like a machine eating people for fun. I guess that is what all fair grounds are. Cool shot Ginnie. mal

Ginnie: Yup, and they bring out the Child in me, Mal! Thanks.

What an impressiveframing for this neat image. A great (and high) shot!

Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Still. Once you get to the top, it IS the highest point of the fairgrounds, for sure (except for the helicopter ride you can take).

Delicacy is hard to get with such materials as those in the photo but you always manage.

Ginnie: You're such a sweetheart, Albert!

A very Meccano-like set-up for this ferris. Good use of (late afternoon?) light.

Ginnie: That's exactly what Richard Trim said, Louis, so I had to Google it. You're right! How fun. We were there from 11a - 3p and I think this was toward the end of our time. Good eye!

It really doesn't look strong enough to support any weight or tension does it?

Ginnie: I'm sure there is the physics behind this that makes it as strong as it needs to be, Ellie, but I have no clue about such things. Nor do I ever fear for my life, which is the best thing, I guess.

They look like jaws clasping the swinging seats. Sounds like a fun time!