fair features

I have never much cared for shooting fairs, parades and the like, but I have tried changing my attitude about these events the past 2 years and come out with much better results. Instead of looking at it as a daunting interchangeable event to cover, I have fun with light, exposure, people watching... much more enjoyable.

Jake Perkins of Huntley nuzzles Taylor Ciskowski of Woodstock at the McHenry County Fairgrounds on Thursday evening.

Paola Garcia, 11, left, and Jackie Garcia, 9, ride the Sizzler.