The Carnies: Bear Act

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Bear Act

I was watching with one of the South African carnies when he turned and said he'd never seen a real live bear before.

I said, "Wow! Really?" before I remembered that I hadn't either.

Bear's muzzle and fake cage effect Photoshopped in to give the illusion that I was completely safe at all times

3 comments:

zbjernak said...: where is animal rihts crazy group when u need them the most?
hehe; 9:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Free the bear.; 9:14 PM
Anonymous said...: Go girl! Your a brave chick!; 11:21 AM

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An Explanation

"The Carnies" is one installment of a multi year photography project. A collection of over 5000 images per season chronicling the work by the people involved in the rides, games, and food concessions by one show, Fiesta Shows, at one spot, The Bangor State Fair. What you see here is a selection of the work in progress inspired by the work of photographer Amy Toensing (in particular, The Jersey Shore) and Mark Knopfler (Devil Baby)

The term 'Carnies' is rarely used by the carnies themselves, they are showpeople, ride jocks and crews, wire runners, jointees (game workers), and food concessionaires and, as was pointed out to me in the off season, people like you and me... only harder working.

Photos are, of course, posted in reverse chronological order. Efforts are made to include shots as suggested by Carnies of series past and may be of interest to a limited viewing audience.

It is a privilege and an honor to have had the access that they allow me. I thank them here for their cooperation and endless patience.