Colours screamed at you from all directions at the Martinborough Fair at the weekend. Previously I might have said that there were lots of crafts but now I’m a photographer I was seeing things from a whole different perspective. I decided in an instant that I should snap away to get as many colours as I could.
These knitted toys were such wonderful quality but it was the vibrancy of the colours that really grabbed my attention. Perfect for small people.
I loved these humpty people too. The colours are perfectly co-ordinated.
The colours were even brighter on this stall of fairy dresses. I know of some little girls whose mums read this blog that would have had trouble dragging them away without buying them one of these colourful costumes.
Just check out the colours on these jar covers. A modern twist on a traditional craft.
Ruth, did her self proud I think. Here’s some more colours.
But it wasn’t all soft knits and fabrics that were colourful – here’s some tea cups which were so eye-catching
As a stationery fiend I could hardly help myself with these notebooks. So colourful. Too good to write in.
And the colours of these made them almost too good to eat. I said, almost!
These peg bags are both stylish and practical. Homemade too.
I’m not sure how practical these are. They caught my eye because they say Wellington but my experience is that Wellingtonians are not that colourful. It’s usually a sea of black and navy as the Capital City does it’s business. Evenings, weekends and special events are when Wellington goes wild!
Talking about going wild – here are some iconic kiwi undies – so colourful. You’ve simply got to get your own Thunderpants.
Even less colourful colours can be colourful in an uncolourful way.
The colours of these books and the dappled light under the trees brought a moment of calm in what was otherwise a wild and colourful affair.
There was cool and calm to with these organic cotton baby clothes. Neutral colours can be colourful too in their natural sort of way.
These antique advertising signs brought history to life – they were old but still really colourful.
I loved the earthy tone of this emu sign.
But it was the colour of the people that leaves a lasting impression.
And the indian headdress, which has to be the most colourful headgear of the day.
Apart from my own new hat!
Well I think thats it now, you have totally and utterly outdone yourself! These are truly amazing. Pictures that would be used in magazines in fact. You are so talented! Well done, I am loving your photoblogging! Oh and must remember the fair next year! x
Wow! These photographs are worthy of being in a coffee table book! Fabulous! I’m LOVING your new camera (from afar) and the awesome creative output of your endeavours. Like Marrisa, I must remember the fair next year… but think I shall have to save up first as can imagine myself spending up large on food, wine, beverages and goodies! Thank you for sharing. Absolutely loving your new blog! Sarah x
I think with my interest of the crafts kind (embroidery, water colours, card making, beading and jewellry making), that I would think that I had died and gone to craft heaven you lucky person. If I was in New Zealand I coud set up a stall myself. I do not know how you kept the lock on your wallet you have much more self restraint than I have, I am going to the annual Pins and Needles show at the Newcstle Arena at the end of March and I am seriously thinking of leaving my wallet with Kevin. As all crafters I have enough craft purchases to open up a shop, and I get a real kick out of looking at my purchases. On reading this last sentance it sounds a little sad dont you think, but as you are now looking at life through a camera lens and appreciating the more artistic things in life, maybe you will understand