The main attraction for many kids at the annual bazaar is the mini steam engine, which is therefore also the main attraction for those with cameras at the bazaar.
Here are some warm-fuzzy shots of people enjoying the train....
Fuji FinePix s5 Pro + Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR @ 130mm — 1/1250 sec, f/6.7, ISO 250 — full exif
The Driver Probably Enjoyed it the Most
photo courtesy of Zak Braverman
The man in the foreground above was the driver (and likely owner) of the train, who never stopped smiling. I brought along a copy of the “This is Reverse Gear” photo from last year's post and presented it to him.
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm — 1/750 sec, f/3.2, ISO 100 — map & image data — nearby photos
Something About Riding a Train Makes You Want to Wave
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR @ 150mm — 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100 — map & image data — nearby photos
Smiles Galore
The man in the background of the shot above also never stopped smiling. He and his most-wonderful smile also graced the third picture of one of the Anthony's Sports Day posts.
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 110mm — 1/2500 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
More Waving
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 105mm — 1/5000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
Fun for All Ages
(that's Anthony in the green shirt, waving)
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200mm — 1/3000 sec, f/2.8, ISO 200 — map & image data — nearby photos
The train track ran next to an elevated stage that spent most of the day filled with high-school girls doing dance numbers in precariously short skirts (the girl's high school being part of the bazaar). That's what the riders in the photo above are looking at, except Anthony, who is rubber-necking back at me. I trust his judgement will improve as he gets older.
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 340mm — 1/1000 sec, f/7.1, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos
More Fun...
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 340mm — 1/640 sec, f/5, ISO 320 — map & image data — nearby photos
And Still More Waving
Anthony rode a few times, but he didn't seem to enjoy it nearly as much as he did last year, perhaps because Kana-chan wasn't there, or perhaps just because it had become old hat. He seemed more to enjoy watching it go by from the sidelines....
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 70mm — 1/320 sec, f/5, ISO 100 — map & image data — nearby photos
... but he spent most of his time playing in the dirt with his friends....
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 110mm — 1/1250 sec, f/3.2, ISO 100 — map & image data — nearby photos
It's a Dirty Job...
... but Anthony's happy to do it.