Monthly Archives: August 2012

Mystery Photo #41

Posted on August 31, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

It’s the last long weekend of the summer here in Canada!  Where the heck did the summer go?  It seems that July passed by at a nice steady pace, but as soon as August 1st arrived, someone hit the fast … Continue reading →

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KISS!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

I sit here in front of my laptop trying to figure out what to post on my blog today, and my brain just keeps spinning around in circles.  I look at some photos and get a bit of an idea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Children, Clouds, Emotions, Family, Landscapes, Life, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Who’s up for a sand castle building contest??

Posted on August 29, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Well, it’s hard to believe that I am still posting every day this week considering how crazy my life is right now!  My youngest son is in baseball playoffs, and we move my oldest son into his residence at college … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Art, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Inspiration, Memories, Photography, Texture, Toronto, Ontario, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Childhood Memories

Posted on August 28, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

When I was a kid, a trip to the CNE was never complete unless I could go home with a stuffed animal from the midway games.  The problem was that it was a lot harder to win at those games … Continue reading →

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View from below of a view from above

Posted on August 27, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

A day at the CNE can be exhausting, and it’s often hard to decide what to do next.  So, what better way to catch your breath and plan your next activity than to take a relaxing skyride above the fairgrounds. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Composition, Memories, Perspective, Photography, Summer, Toronto, Ontario, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

A Different Experience

Posted on August 26, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

As you know, last weekend we spent a day at the CNE watching my son’s girlfriend in the Ambassador of the Fairs competition. The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as the Ex, is Canada’s largest fair and the seventh largest fair … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Children, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Family, Memories, Photography, Summer, Traditions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Drops of Silver

Posted on August 25, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Although the days are still very warm, I’ve noticed a real chill creeping into the air in the evenings and early mornings lately.  As a result, there were two days last week where I walked outside on cool but sunny … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Blogging, Macro Photography, Nature, Patterns, Photography, Summer, Water/Waterfalls, Weather | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Mystery Photo #40

Posted on August 24, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Yayyyyy, it’s Friday again, and for me it’s a long weekend which makes it even better.  I have to take Monday off because my son, Bryan, has to go to his orientation day for college, and they have a information … Continue reading →

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Stop the Presses!!

Posted on August 23, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Stop the presses!!  I have something to brag about.  I’m not sure if I’ve told you this before or not, but my oldest son, Bryan, has an amazing girlfriend.  She is smart, funny, caring, and she’s gorgeous! At the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement parks/Fairs, Blogging, Contests, Family, Life Experiences, Memories, Photography, Portraits, Toronto, Ontario | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Storm clouds over the lake

Posted on August 22, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

The day that we arrived at Wright Point Resort it was extremely hot and humid.  As is often the case in such weather conditions, the storm clouds started building late in the afternoon, and an intense thunderstorm was quick to … Continue reading →

Posted in Atmosphere, Blogging, Clouds, Hotels/Resorts, Memories, Nature, Photography, Port Loring, Ontario, Storms, Travel, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments