Twin Lakes (2)

I wanted to get the remainder of the Twin Lakes Heritage Festival pictures up, so here they are.

There was a tent with many exotic birds. In talking with the gentleman I learned these birds were all rescues. People who bought the birds and didn't know or understand the care that goes with them (not judging!), birds that out lived their owners (which they do have long lives), or birds that really were in a bad home. They were all stunning! All the colors! And they sat on their perches waiting for show time.

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take a few pictures. I DID turn my flash off for the birds. I didn't want to spook or shock them with the bright light.

This lovely young lady was an amazing talent to see. Or, I should say, hear. She played her violin for hours this day. Every time we walked by, she was playing a different song. They had a speaker plugged in to her violin so all could hear as you were walking near.

Wow.

She is a student that has participated with other young musicians to create the band that put out CD's of many songs. The songs on the CD's range from classical to Christmas to popular music. There are no words, but with the orchestra that's playing this music, you don't need them. I did pick up all four CD's. I couldn't pass it up. Listening to this young lady play sold me.