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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55466789710/" title="Columbia Carousel Reflection at Six Flags Great America near Chicago"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55466789710_04cab96e17_m.jpg" width="167" height="240" alt="Columbia Carousel Reflection at Six Flags Great America near Chicago" /></a></p> <p>Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, illuminated at night and mirrored across the Carousel Plaza reflecting pool. The entire double-decker carousel and glowing Six Flags Great America sign are reflected in the water, where colorful lights stretch into vertical columns of red, yellow, blue and other colors, creating a symmetrical fine-art view of the landmark amusement park attraction â © 2026 David Oppenheimer â Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55466660060/" title="Six-Wheel Batmobile at Six Flags Great America near Chicago"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55466660060_b7c9cae13a_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Six-Wheel Batmobile at Six Flags Great America near Chicago" /></a></p> <p>Six-wheel Batmobile at Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, shown in close-up in the amusement park's DC Universe themed area. The futuristic black Batman vehicle features a multi-axle design with four closely spaced front wheels, an aircraft-style cockpit canopy, tall vertical batwing fins and multiple exposed exhaust pipes, creating a distinctive comic-book-inspired interpretation of Batman's iconic car - © 2026 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55465279867/" title="THE JOKER Free-Fly Coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55465279867_cd65177725_m.jpg" width="117" height="240" alt="THE JOKER Free-Fly Coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago" /></a></p> <p>THE JOKER Free-Fly Coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, shown in close-up with The Joker character theming in the foreground and a coaster car flipping overhead on the attraction's green-and-purple track. The DC Universe thrill ride is an S&amp;S Worldwide 4D Free Spin coaster using exposed wing seating and magnetic spin-control technology to rotate riders head-over-heels - © 2026 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55466231298/" title="Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55466231298_a810426180_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Goliath Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago" /></a></p> <p>Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, with riders seen close up aboard the high-speed wooden coaster. The amusement park scene emphasizes the experience of riding one of Great America’s signature thrill rides in the County Fair section of the park – © 2026 David Oppenheimer – Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55466283954/" title="Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America near Chicago"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55466283954_9710a68573_m.jpg" width="240" height="199" alt="Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America near Chicago" /></a></p> <p>Columbia Carousel at Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, illuminated after sunset and reflected in the Carousel Plaza reflecting pool as the amusement park closes for the evening. The double-decker carousel, colorful park lights and moon overhead create a classic Great America travel scene – © 2026 David Oppenheimer – Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55465909041/" title="Six Flags Great America near Chicago at Sunset from Goliath"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55465909041_0d90fd7e5e_m.jpg" width="240" height="92" alt="Six Flags Great America near Chicago at Sunset from Goliath" /></a></p> <p>Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, viewed at sunset from the top of the Goliath roller coaster, with Sky Striker, American Eagle and X Flight prominent across the County Fair section of the amusement park. Giant Drop rises against the sunset sky, while Fiddler's Fling, Raging Bull and part of Maxx Force are visible across the park - © 2026 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/livemusicphotography/">David Oppenheimer</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/livemusicphotography/55466306905/" title="Six Flags Great America near Chicago at Summer Sunset"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55466306905_13642177ff_m.jpg" width="240" height="81" alt="Six Flags Great America near Chicago at Summer Sunset" /></a></p> <p>Six Flags Great America near Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois, viewed from Goliath at summer sunset with roller coasters and thrill rides silhouetted against a fiery red, orange, yellow, magenta and blue sky. Giant Drop rises at left and Sky Trek Tower with its American flag anchors the right, while Raging Bull, American Eagle, Maxx Force, Little Dipper and BATMAN: The Ride form the amusement park skyline below - © 2026 David Oppenheimer - Performance Impressions photography archives <a href="https://performanceimpressions.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">performanceimpressions.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396672141/" title="Wrath of Rakshasa"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396672141_91160b34b8_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Wrath of Rakshasa" /></a></p> <p>Thanks to the downpour, we were able to ride the newest coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa, with almost no wait.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55395730912/" title="Ricochet"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55395730912_5244f23bfb_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ricochet" /></a></p> <p>Ricochet, a Swingaround/Downdraft ride.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396849444/" title="Wrath of Rakshasa"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396849444_92700a06c4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Wrath of Rakshasa" /></a></p> <p>Thanks to the downpour, we were able to ride the newest coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa, with almost no wait.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396849414/" title="Carousel Columbia, End of the Day"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396849414_d104f669d7_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Carousel Columbia, End of the Day" /></a></p> <p>The end of the day, as we were leaving.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55395730922/" title="Petunia and Foghorn Escaping the Rain"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55395730922_cf928ec956_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Petunia and Foghorn Escaping the Rain" /></a></p> <p>There was a huge downpour, that did us the favor of clearing the crowds out of the park for the last couple of hours. Petunia and Foghorn Leghorn got caught out in it and had to be escorted away under umbrellas.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396672156/" title="Petunia and Foghorn Escaping the Rain"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396672156_89399422b2_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Petunia and Foghorn Escaping the Rain" /></a></p> <p>There was a huge downpour, that did us the favor of clearing the crowds out of the park for the last couple of hours. Petunia and Foghorn Leghorn got caught out in it and had to be escorted away under umbrellas.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396799188/" title="Demon Corkscrew"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396799188_b29316ca59_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Demon Corkscrew" /></a></p> <p>The Demon was the first coaster we rode after the big downpour stopped and the rides re-started.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396799243/" title="Carousel Columbia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396799243_8ac9f05ef3_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Carousel Columbia" /></a></p> <p>The Carousel Columbia is an impressive looking double-decker carousel, but it is operated very, very slowly and with stupid seatbelts.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55395730907/" title="Raging Bull"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55395730907_bdb9f37d77_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Raging Bull" /></a></p> <p>The last coaster we rode at the park was Raging Bull.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396799183/" title="Wrath of Rakshasa"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396799183_2042131290_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Wrath of Rakshasa" /></a></p> <p>Thanks to the downpour, we were able to ride the newest coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa, with almost no wait.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396672126/" title="Little Dipper"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396672126_57d99e6755_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Little Dipper" /></a></p> <p>The Little Dipper junior wooden coaster.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396799233/" title="Joseph, Me, and Petunia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396799233_c0da095b38_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Joseph, Me, and Petunia" /></a></p> <p>Petunia's handler took these photos of us with my old school Canon point and shoot. I started to explain to him how to use the shutter because he was young, but he said &quot;I know&quot; like I was insulting his intelligence. I guess youth does not necessarily imply unfamiliarity with using a camera!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bunnyhugger/">BunnyHugger</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyhugger/55396849449/" title="Coaster Silhouettes"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55396849449_a13e6740e0_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Coaster Silhouettes" /></a></p> <p>Coaster silhouettes.</p>

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