Freak Show
by Madeline Ellis
Title
Freak Show
Artist
Madeline Ellis
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
In 1997 there were Freak Shows in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. This is a photo of the barker doong his spiel to engage customers.
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April 13th, 2010
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Comments (12)
Margie Avellino
Wonderful in its striking detail and color tones. I read all of the comments and enjoyed reading the technical talent that goes with this piece
Frank Winters
Nice, gritty piece of memorabilia! The grain is great -- Leica & Tri-X? L/F
Madeline Ellis replied:
Thanks Frank. I imagine I used Tri X. For sure it was my Leica M6. It was taken in 1997 so I can't be sure of the film. I did print this in the darkroom. It was taken on a International Center for Photography class trip to Coney. I appreciate the L/F as well.
Madeline Ellis replied:
I just re-read what you wrote. I don't know how I wasn't amazed that you guessed I used a Leica. I am totally flabbergasted that you were able to spot that.
Kristin Elmquist
The grain is wonderful in this moody shot. Olde tyme stuff. Great. Congrats on your win, Madeline. :)
Madeline Ellis
Thanks Ann and Kathleen! The Freak show in Coney Island is fortunately in the past where it belongs. There is, however, nostalgia attach to the old amusement park where I spent many days joyfully partaking in all the magic it had to offer.
Andrea Simon
Congratulations! This is surely a winning photo.
Madeline Ellis replied:
It was a wonderful surprise to have won the Yesterday contest. Thanks for your supportive comment.