Events : Mayflower Alpaca Show

August 8, 2009 | Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment 

So, my blogging is a little backlogged…. as we are now August and I’m going to write about an event that was held in May…. However, I still wanted to share this event with you all, just to shine a light on these super cool animals.

I’d never taken pictures of an Alpaca before… or even been close enough to touch one. So, when Scuffed Boots Photography ventured over to the Crapaud Agriplex in Crapaud, PEI to photograph the 2009 Mayflower Alpaca Show, I wasn’t really 100% sure what to expect.

I mostly do equine photography, and some cattle photography as I own beef cattle… but never Alpacas. But I’m always up for new things. And let me tell you, Alpacas are a pretty cool animal. So a little run down on the event, they did the normal breed classes.. judged on conformation AND the quality of the fibre, which was really neat to see. They also had youth classes on Sunday afternoon which had kids maneuvering young cria (see I even picked up some of the lingo!) through a pretty intense trail pattern, as well as some showmanship classes. There were also demonstrations on shearing and alpaca photography, as well as booths set up with products made from Alpaca fiber. I tried to get some shots of everything just because there were so many things going on at this event. Congratulations goes to the show organizers, and all the Maritime alpaca breeders that came out! Now onto the pics!



Caroline and Rob of Rocaro Alpaca’s with their winning herd!



Left: Close up of alpaca fibre, unsheared. Right: Fabulously made alpaca yarn shawl, part of the silent auction



The colors of this hand painted alpaca yarn is so vibrant!



Left: One of the alpaca’s on display. Right: Junior Youth competitor posing with her cria.

To view all of the 2009 Mayflower Alpaca Show, continue onto the respectful galleries in my PROOFS section, and let me know what you think. To place any orders please use this Order Form or email me at jill.renton@scuffedboots.ca



Vacation

August 2, 2009 | Filed Under News | Leave a Comment 

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be on vacation from August 2nd – August 5th. If you need to get a hold of me, just send me an email to jill.renton@scuffedboots.ca and I will get back to you when I’m back.

Enjoy the summer weather!

-Jill