Silly Kite

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged black, Canadian National Exhibition, CNE, copyright, fair, funny, googly eyes, kite, orange, photography, polka dots, summer, Toronto, toy, wind, windy • 6 Comments

When I was at the CNE with my sister, she said, “Cute! Take a picture of that silly kite!” So I did.

Zipper

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Toronto • Tagged 50, cages, CNE, copyright, fair, light, photography, rides • 5 Comments

The Zipper celebrates 50 years! A view of this fun ride at the CNE last Friday. I used to love going on the Zipper when I was a kid.

Water Sign

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged bulbs, CNE, colorful, colourful, copyright, fair, light, photography, ride, water • Leave a comment

A colourful detail of a sign on a ride at the fair.

Out of the Clear Blue

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Art • Tagged blue sky, CNE, copyright, fair, lights, photography, ride, yellow • 3 Comments

Sometimes, things just seem to hit you. Embrace that. Happy Friday!

Hey There

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged CNE, copyright, cute, fair, Minions, Ontario, photography, stuffed toys, Toronto, whimsical, yellow • 2 Comments

A silly image from the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto just over a week ago.

Flying Horse

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged carved, colorful, copyright, fair, horse, London, photography, ride, Western Fair, wooden • 6 Comments

Dating back to early jousting traditions in Europe and the Middle East, Carousels or Merry-go-rounds became popular at fairs in England during the mid 1800s. These colourful rides are still popular with the little ones!

Angles and Lights

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged angles, fair, ladder, photography, ride, silhouette, Western Fair • 10 Comments

An angular view at the fair of a ride called Freak Out.

The Zipper

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged blue sky, fair, graphic, London, Ontario, photography, ride, Western Fair, Zipper • 6 Comments

A ride at The Western Fair – The Zipper – turned sideways for a more graphic effect. When younger, I loved going on this ride and spinning those cages… now, not so much.

Cotton Candy

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Advertising • Tagged CNE, cotton candy, fair, graphics, photography, signage, Toronto, vendor • 10 Comments

A view at the fair of a cotton candy vendor's booth. I really like to photograph signage and colourful graphics.

Red Fair Lights

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged CNE, fair, lights, photography, red, Toronto • 10 Comments

In keeping with the red theme the last few days... here is a small detail of a ride at the CNE. I would love to go next year and do a bunch of night photography.