Dragonfly Festival

I had the privilege of photographing the 2nd annual Ashland Dragonfly Festival.  This is a free fair put on by the Ashland Arts Alliance.  The August 15 event began at 4 in the afternoon and continued 'till dusk. Included were several music performances, dancing, vendors selling their crafts, floating torches and luminary lights on Mill Pond, plenty of food to eat, face painting, and many more fun activities.  I took over 600 pictures with my Olympus gear, and 12-40mm lens.  I've chosen to share with you the following images.  Enjoy!

Happy Dancing

Indian Pose

Mid-Dance Pose

Another Mid-Dance Pose

The Official Lighting of the Floating Fire

Pond and Sky Perspective

Colorful Sari

Torch Between the Shores

All Smiles

Clapping to the Beat

Evening Sky

Drum Circle Participants

Drum Connection Leaders

Late Afternoon Sun

Check Out the Fire!

Communicating

Mother and Daughter Drumming; Father Looks On

Drum City

Relaxing by the Pond

Long Tresses

Contagious Laughter

Floating Lights

Floating in the Sky

Just Out of Reach

The Festival Winds Down

Quiet Returns

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Artists Displaying Their Craft, and Those That Watch

Deb participated in the Natick ArtWalk and at the Ashland Farmer's Market (AFM), showing off her throwing skills and selling some pottery.  I enjoy watching people's faces as they watch Deb.  Children love watching this stuff with total and complete fascination.  Adults get a kick as well.

From the ArtWalk:

Five Crows Invited Deb to Throw in Front of the Store

One Handed Finish

Onlooker's Delight

These Engaged Reviewers Seem Likely to Give a Thumbs Up

Mother and Daughter Look On

I strolled down the street - it was an art walk after all - and found this singing duo.  What a nice smile for the camera!

Singing Duo Plus Dog

From the AFM:

Deb's Student Olga Throwing at the AFM

Onlookers Watch Olga Demonstrating Good Form

It was Indian Arts and Culture Day at the AFM.  I loved watching and listening to the Indian music. The long multi-fretted instrument which has a balloonish looking thing hanging near the top of the neck is called a Veena.

Well Dressed Musicians

Yet Another Gifted Musician

Several Younger Children Performed; This is a Mridangam Drum

Beautiful Colors

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