http://bladepicturecompany.com/categories.php?cat_id=8 The ?Carnies? that operate the rides and ?side shows?, that are often features of major sporting and musical events, dwell in the fringes between day and night. They have never seemed to have escaped the ?freak show? epithet. The very existence of such a lifestyle in the 21st century seems anachronistic yet the traveling carnival still survives and the disembodied presence of the ?carnie? continues to intrigue and mystify those of us who come to stare at the passing parade.
Photo Documentary / Photo Journal Story by award winning Australian photojournalist, Lisa Hogben]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:02:00 GMT http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=125 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:17:18 GMT
The remains of the day. A husband and wife team clear up the mess after the days pic-nicing within a purpose built Halloween scene.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=125 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=124 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:09:59 GMT
A 'Carnie' finishes his performance under the big top for the night.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=124 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=123 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:05:17 GMT
Detail of a side show.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=123 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=122 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:59:37 GMT
Typical 'carnies' face the camera. Many young men join the travelling carnival because it offers a life of freedom from the 9-5 routine, travel and a certain amount of job security. The physical nature of the work has its toll and people often float in and out of the carnivals so help is always needed.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=122 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=121 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:49:52 GMT
A throw and win side show at the Halloween travelling carnival.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=121 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=120 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:45:01 GMT
A hapless 'carnie' does some maintenance on the 'Ferris Wheel' another traditional ride at travelling carnivals.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=120 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=119 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:39:36 GMT
The Carousel whirls into action.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=119 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=118 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:32:41 GMT
The merry-go-round or 'Carousel' is one of the more ancient and traditional rides in the travelling carnival. Yet even this innocent ride takes on a ghostly appearance after dark.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=118 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=117 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:25:44 GMT
'Roll up, roll up, take a ride on the "Ghost Train". The attendant for the Ghost train ride bemoans a quiet night.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=117 http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=116 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:18:52 GMT
A 'carnie' helps out a young 'punter' on the Dodgem Cars. As a 'carnie' you have to be a great people person.]]> Halloween Travelling Carnival | Australia http://bladepicturecompany.com/details.php?image_id=116