You know it’s summer time when it’s 90 degrees in the early evening but the local fire company has their annual carnival. Families and children of all ages come to play in spite of the warm evening. Bright, happy faces abound. With rides for the littlest ones, up to the bravest ones.
The simplest pleasures are found, like this little darling girl chasing bubbles.
Or getting onto the Mad Tea Cup ride all by yourself and spinning yourself as fast as possible.
The whole family can ride together and enjoy the calming sway of a carnival ride.
Or spin like a top and get plastered to the wall.
You can even take your new pet lizard for a carousel ride.
Oh the sights and sounds of a local carnival. Where children can run and play safely. Days that we all remember and treasure. Of course the night was complete with a draft beer and some funnel cake.
Enjoy some more visions of the carnival. Hope you get out to play this weekend too. Bella
Categories: 2013 Project 365
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Ahhh yes, the summer carnival. We used to have one in our neighbourhood every summer when we’d gather our pennies nickles and dimes and follow the smell of cotton candy and popcorn and the sound of the carrousel.
That is such an adorable memory. You are truly fortunate to be able to enjoy this summer repast. Cotton Candy….yummmmm!
Oh I haven’t been to a carnival since my kids have grown! I’m going to have to find one this summer. Certainly made for some wonderful photos…these just put a smile on my face! Fabulous!
The funny thing is that I usually borrow kids to go to the carnival. Hubby asked what kids I was taking as I always do. This time it was just adult kids. 🙂
The first photo is priceless! I can’t decide if I like the expression on the face of the girl on the right, or the boy on the far left the most.
I would think you would relate to the boy. He was mesmerized by his lizard throughout the entire carousel ride. He was so proud of his lizard that it made it through the trip. It was priceless. 🙂
Ah what a gorgeous gallery! Love the carousel shot.
You are so sweet Madhu. I forget how glorious children can be. With their excitement and enthusiasm of life.
excellent excellent photos! You have captured all the noise and excitement …you can’t beat a fair!
Are these types of fairs in your country area? This is such an American pastime, I was wondering. Thank you so much for enjoying this post so much.
Yes, we do..and there is something vibrant about them that I love.
the pictures of the kids are really lovely, looks like lots of fun 🙂
Kids are awesome to watch, and even better to photograph. I have to thank all those hours of photographing birds, I wait for the right moment and catch it!
You really captured the spirit of the place. The kid’s joy radiates.
You are right ! The youthful happiness is what makes this so special.
So true. Love the kids.
Wonderful and cute… 🙂
Now I can see you on some of these rides Drake.
you’ve captured the sights and sounds (yes, even the sounds!) of the carnival perfectly, such wonderful colours and great choice of shots and angles. The pic with the bubbles is just beautiful!
It’s wonderful to see you and thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment. I truly appreciate your words and that you enjoyed some time at the carnival with me.
Great Captures – loving the pops of color!!! Happy Day:)
You can count on a carnival for lots of color. Although the parachute ride used to have primary colors on the parachutes, and now is camoflauge. Ick !
Oh Emily, your images make me feel like I was right there! I especially loved the little girl with the bubble magic and… of course… the carousel horse! 🙂
The bubble magic moment was truly priceless. Her mother was watching and I had forgotten my business cards. I wish I could share that image with her. Horses are awesome, although they need a paint job from several years ago.
You really ‘covered’ this event perfectly Emily! Carnivals are fun and you showed every bit of that here!
I didn’t tell the story that I wanted to throw darts at balloons. Bought five and got every one of them. I won a lion for a friend. 🙂
I love the image with the little girl and the bubbles! Great colors and emotions captured.
Thank you so much Cynthia ! How can one not fall in love with that little girl. 🙂
Always great colours and great photos Emily.
You are so sweet Leanne ! So happy you’re loving the brightness of my image. Loving your work too. It’s easier for me to keep up with you on facebook..notice??? 🙂
I did wonder if that was you, I didn’t realise what your surname was. We must become friends, haha.
LOL ! I have many aliases. I like to keep people guessing.
Maiden name – Carter, Emily Mitchell aka Bella Remy Photography and a few more. LOL !
A great series of colourful images. the essence of summer. Blessings from Isabella [ex Lizzie Joy]
Great to see you Lizzie ! Thank you so much for your visit and comment.