Me along with my mom and brother went yesterday instead of KI. I think the last time I actually been to it was when I was a little kid...so what was there then I don't remember. I been warned ahead of time it is on the pricey side and not many rides (which I didn't really care) I did find myself enjoying the whole theatre aspect at the Faire with all the costumes and makeup workers had on. One of the most enjoyable attractions there for me (besides the Jousting) was the Museum of torture devices

Anyway...PICTURES (well I'm still working on the Jousting pictures )

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Rest of the album:http://www.flickr.com/photos/ki_faerie_wench/sets/72157627723719635/

Comments welcome!

I need to visit KI Haunt soon, at least once before I go to Knott's. Anyone got any advice with shooting a DSLR in a dark setting? I rather use KI Haunt as the test subject so I don't look like a fool in front of my friends at Knotts playing with the camera a bunch >.> I learned slow shutter speed results in blurry images and faster tends to be darker..

Nice report and glad you embedded the pictures on this one, i enjoyed seeing them.

As far as getting good night camera shots, a tripod will be you best bet in getting what you want no matter what setting you decided to use. Carrying one of those through a park is a pain but a greater percentage of your photos will come out better. Otherwise there is a quality tradeoff from set go. Taking photos of a lighted ride or attraction with a long shutter speed often captures a very unique photo. Have fun.

Thank you Avatar I guess it was good thing I found my dads camcorder tripod that adjusts to just about any height.. I might try that out. I know Knott's allows them, but does KI? Tripods I mean.

Nice Pictures!

I see Dirk and Guido are there! Where they miked? I noticed in July that they had microphones for the first time that I remember.

When trying to cover a story or event at KI I often take my tripod in with me, I have yet been turned away because of it. I do not know for certain KI policy for tripod use but you can always check with guests relations prior to your visit.

Nice Pictures!

I see Dirk and Guido are there! Where they miked? I noticed in July that they had microphones for the first time that I remember.

Thank you And no microphones were present, I'm pretty sure. They were quite funny!

I miss when the Swordsman on the left had long hair.

And how does that guy walk with those giant hooves? That's a pretty sweet costume. Or is it a costume?!