Friday, December 9, 2011

Festival of Trees


The Wadsworth Atheneum's Festival of Trees is always held in the first part of December.  Artists and community groups decorate trees and wreaths, which are put up for sale to provide supplemental funding for the art museum.
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26 comments:

  1. SRQDecember 9, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I always enjoy a Festival of Trees wherever it is located. The garland is especially pretty in this shot.

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comDecember 9, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    That is a good concept, for art, for the holidays, and for the financial support of the museum.

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  3. KateDecember 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I was so taken with the trees that I almost missed the garland. It is an eye-pleasing display and a terrific fund raiser.

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 9, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Beautiful Christmassy way to raise money, love the reflections Jack, it's made me feel a little guilty about being too busy to get our tree up yet, oh well tomorrow is another day, I'm just going to have another glass of wine haha!

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  5. HalcyonDecember 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    These are lovely! I hope they raise a tidy sum. :)

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  6. SharonDecember 9, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a beautiful setting for this event. I'd have a hard time choosing one of these beauties.

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  7. MalyssDecember 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh,I'd love to see that in real!must be wonderful and magyc!

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  8. LowellDecember 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Nice reflections! By the way, seeing as how you are a "true" believer, I own a bridge in New York in which I think you'd probably be interested...

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  9. Sylvia KDecember 9, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    What a wonderful event! Hope they raise lots of money!! Superb captures and lovely reflections! Hope you have a great weekend, Jack!

    Sylvia

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  10. Martha ZDecember 9, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    A wonderful way to raise money. I would imagine it is a popular event.

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  11. VPDecember 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I never get a Christmas tree, but would be tempted this time...

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  12. RedPatDecember 9, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    The Gardiner Museum of Ceramics here does the same thing - it's a great idea for fundraising!

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  13. cieldequimperDecember 9, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I wouldn't mind having one of them but I imagine they are frightfully expensive. It's a wonderful idea though and they do look good!

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  14. sheila lynchDecember 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    super festive!

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  15. DianneDecember 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Pretty as a picture Jack and what a great way to raise funds.

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  16. Regina KDecember 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Great event for a fundraiser.

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  17. LowellDecember 9, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Just one question: Does Santa really know how naughty you've been? Or nice?

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  18. VirginiaDecember 9, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Or..........Four Trees and a Babe!
    V

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoDecember 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I just love the lights and sparkle this time of year. The garland, wreaths, and trees all brighten the long dark nights.

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  20. RandyDecember 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    That would be fun to see. I like the reflection on the floor.

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  21. genieDecember 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    What nice reflections on that shiny floor. They really do stand out. So festive and bright. I have not been to a Festival of Trees in years and years. This one with that wonderful statue looks to be quite wonderful. genie

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  22. KarlDecember 11, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Wonderful event, beautiful trees and lights.

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Your perspective is wonderful which means you were able to get verrrry low to the ground to get that shot.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  24. DawnDecember 11, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Beautiful reflections. I would be first in line to purchase a wreath!

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  25. jennyfrecklesDecember 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    They look good all massed together - love the reflections too.

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  26. Chrissy BrandDecember 13, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    That first photo- I thought it was an ice rink before I read on!

    Chrissy at Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave

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