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Saturday, October 18,
2014
Tom Thumb was visiting in the sunshine this morning so the idea was to try to capture the iridescence of those shiny feathers. While I am not exactly happy with my focus on these photos, hopefully they do give a partial indication of the bright colouring of the Sparkling Violetear.
The fundraiser for Anita is, if memory serves me, to replenish a fund to provide much needed specialized medicine to keep this young lady alive. These drugs are not available through the Ecuadorian medical system so our friend Franny Hogg Lochow had started this fund, aided by Hearts Of Gold.
Several folks, including yours truly, were asked to donate artworks for a sale to replenish this fund. I donated two framed photos, the subjects of which were chosen by Franny.
Then I was asked if I would photograph the event by Franny so I arrived very shortly after the opening so that I could capture all the art before it was sold. There were 4 rooms with varied eclectic art and many people passed through during the day.
Roger and Ricardo of Paladar's supplied the lovely premises and volunteers helped with canapes and sales and wrapping. There also were several persons who supplied musical entertainment which was a very nice touch to the afternoon.
While sales weren't exactly brisk, it is hoped they made enough money for their immediate purposes. The leftover art may hopefully be used soon for further fundraising.
Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| My friend Tom Thumb |
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| He visits roughly every 15-30 minutes |
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| Sparkling Violetears are among the most colourful hummingbirds |
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| The sun shining on the iridescent feathers is a real treat |
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| The camera simply cannot do the colouring justice at all |
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| It takes a lot of patience and battery power to capture this |
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| Luckily my little buddy comes every day so I can try again |
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| This young lady needs our help to live |
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| Roger and Ricardo supplied the lovely premises |
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| Franny is a tireless worker for this cause |
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| Many donated artworks for sale |
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| One fellow got a steal on these for $100 |
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| Another room and more artworks for sale |
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| And another table full of bargains |
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| Even very creative pillows for sale |
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| Such a lovely setting to display the artworks |
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| Something in every price range for prospective collectors |
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| Something in every colour too |
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| Art, art, and more art available |
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| David Naccari starts off the music |
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| Volunteers and buyers |
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| Browsing the stuff for sale |
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| David's ukelele got a workout |
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| Lots of room to relax under the tents in the garden |
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| This makes me wish I had a yard |
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| Paladar's has a very nice setting.. |
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| Pretty flowers in the garden |
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| Delicious pate and cocktails |
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| Franny and Miriam |
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| Ricardo, Manon and Roger holding up the bar |
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| Ecuadorians were enjoying the afternoon too |
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| The wrapping section |
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| Lots of friends came to visit |
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| Artworks were on two floors |
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| David had people singing and clapping along to his ditties |
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| Then some Ecuadorian music kept us entertained |
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| One of the Gringos jammed for a bit with them |
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| Eclectic guitar shot.... |
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| This little guy loved the fountain |
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| What a great setting for music in the afternoon |
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| Rich's turn to strum for us |
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| There was a good crowd all afternoon |
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| I liked the little footstool... |
