I remember going to Saratoga for the first time 5 years ago. It was a cacophony of sights for a horse person and image maker like myself. I was overwhelmed and did not know where to point my camera. I think it must be the same for everyone coming to the track for the first time. Even now, I spend a lot of time the first day just getting my visual bearings. It helps that I get there early in the morning to watch the workouts and then take a break before the first race. Much goes on even before the official opening of the day and for many the day is over before the first post time is announced. It is a place that is alive at all hours, even during the quiet time.
