the sun sets over Coney Island
Brooklyn, NY
A nocturnal view of the famous landmarked ride. Sadly, the Astroland Amusement Park in Coney Island will most likely close after this summer...
A view of the Santa Monica Pier just after sunset. I love long the effect of long exposures, especially on things as dynamic as ferris wheels.
For the last six or seven years, the Bring Your Own Big Wheel races (warning: embedded music) have been a San Francisco Easter tradition, started by local Jon Brumit. In 2007, when this picture was taken, a medium-sized event tolerated by the locals grew roughly tenfold, flooding the famous street with between 200 and 300 participants, and many, many more spectators.
While in New York, the first day was miserable with rain and just wet weather. But I stuck it out and walked down Chelsea Piers and just walked and walked and this wheel intrigued me.
While the "older kids" are off seeking thrill rides at Great Adventure, there are enclaves for the younger kids among us. They include the Wiggles World, Looney Tunes Seaport and Bugs Bunny National Park.
Beneath the sun and clouds is a view of the Big Wheel (aka Giant Wheel) in Six Flags Great Adventure. At the time of the park's opening, this was the largest structure in the park and the largest ferris wheel in the world.