Carousel Tiger

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged art, carved, CNE, copyright, fair, Merry-go-round, photography • Leave a comment

Not your typical carousel animal but certainty visually interesting!

© Sheila Creighton 2022

Time

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Toronto • Tagged CNE, colorful, colourful, copyright, fair, graphic, photography, pink, purple, sign, signage, Toronto • Leave a comment

It always goes faster when you’re having fun, or living through a pandemic!

© Sheila Creighton 2022

Carousel Horse

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Toronto • Tagged CNE, copyright, fair, horse, light, photography, ride • Leave a comment

The Merry-Go-Round is always a popular ride with the kids and usually quite attractive!

© Sheila Creighton 2022

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.

© Sheila Creighton 2018

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.

© Sheila Creighton 2018

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.

© Sheila Creighton 2016

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!

© Sheila Creighton 2016

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.

© Sheila Creighton 2015

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!

© Sheila Creighton 2014

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

Angles and Lights

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

© Sheila Creighton 2012