Big Wheel Keep On Turning
by Alec Drake
Title
Big Wheel Keep On Turning
Artist
Alec Drake
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Photography
Description
Texas Star is the tallest Ferris wheel in North America. It is located at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, and operates during the annual State Fair of Texas, where it is the most popular ride. The structure has an overall height of 212 feet (64.6 m) and can carry up to 264 passengers in its 44 gondolas. Built by SDC Corp. in Reggio Emilia, Italy, at a cost of $2.2 million, it was shipped to Dallas for its debut at the 1985 State Fair of Texas. The Texas Star requires a staff of 18 employees. The view is one of the things that entices people to ride on it. From 1985 to 2007, it was illuminated at night by 16,000 incandescent red, white, and blue turbolites. In 2008, the incandescent system was replaced with a longer-lasting, more energy-efficient LED system.
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October 21st, 2013
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Kellice Swaggerty
You did this one just right, Alec! The point of view, the lighting, and what looks like a medium telephoto focal length, comprise and excellent capture! I also enjoyed learning about this fun attraction thanks to your informative description. V/F