Saturday, February 25, 2012

Camera critters and shadow shots, Ecuador

To market, to market,

To buy a fat hog,

Home again, home again, jiggity-jog!


No, we didn't really intend to buy livestock at the Ecuadorian country markets after our trip to the Galapagos Islands some years ago, but if we had wanted any, it would have been easy to find. However, we went back to our Quito hotel (above) without buying a pig in a poke.

This little pig went to market...

© Photos by Kay Davies and Richard Schear    

















And this little pig went to roam!



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28 comments:

  1. RalphFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Well, I like roasted pork - but the capturing and preparing that meal is best left to the professionals!

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  2. Tatjana ParkachevaFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    You have some good reportage shots from Ecuador.

    Regards and best wishes

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  3. DianneFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I'd like to have a pet pig :)

    your hotel looks like it was really lovely
    the grass is so green

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  4. JoFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Oh my, Kay:) very clever and apt. I live just off a main road called Delville Farm Road. If I travel a few hundred meters down it, I can go and choose my pig and have it er, slaughtered right there! Sorry I've been so absent, but I 've had neverending Internet problems. Hopefully it's a thing of the past now. Big hugs for you and Dick and a head scratch for dear Lindy. Blessings, Jo

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  5. PatFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I like the shot of the black hog lying there like someone's pet Labrador Retriever. Also, the hotel looks very charming.

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  6. Sylvia KFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Fun, great shadow shots for the day! It does look like a charming hotel and who could not like the black hog!! I agree with Pat!! Enjoy your weekend, Kay!

    Sylvia

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  7. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Gosh I may give up pork!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River.

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  8. robin.February 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    pigs can be very cute...

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  9. KellyFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    And I have to respond with "to market, to market to buy a fat pig. Home again, home again, jiggidy jig!"

    How funny that they're on leashes!

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  10. CherylFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    This looks like a really fun trip. So colorful and lively.

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  11. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Such interesting views of a market in Ecuador! And the little pig and his shadows are adorable!

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  12. T...February 25, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    great shots, what fun pictures and now I can't get this little piggie out of my head...thank you for the smile

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    What a lovely hotel!
    I love that saying, reminds me of when my daughter was young. :)

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    It is so cool to visit a real market like that. But a little hard to prepare livestock off the hoof in a hotel room ;>) (And I love the nursery rhyme -- brings back soooo many memories!)

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  15. Jenn JilksFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    These are so cute!!!
    I love them.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  16. LindaFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    interesting photos, great reminders of your trip

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  17. Full-On-ForwardFebruary 25, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    I'm smiling from ear to ear!! Need I say more?

    And I Love the word free Blog by the way--it is almost impossible on some Blogs for me to comment!

    J

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  18. Chubskulit RoseFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    The third shot brings a relaxing mood. I love that pig shot on the last.

    Thanks for contributing art to shadow shots!

    Coo Coo Clock Shadow

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  19. LVFebruary 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Great pig and its shadows presentation.

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  20. Magical Mystical TeacherFebruary 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    The photos of the live pigs are precious!

    Chapel Shadows

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  21. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Love your post, very funny, and interesting shadow shots.

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  22. Powell River BooksFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Did you have pigs in a blanket for happy hour? - Margy

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  23. LighthousegalFebruary 25, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Pigs on a leash....interesting. I can't say that I have ever seen that. I can remember when I was a kid having to chase the little pigs when they would get out of the pen. They were a challenge to catch, that is for sure.
    Interesting travels you have had!

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  24. diane bFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    A fun post. Ever tried to catch a greasy pig?

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  25. eileeninmdFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    What a neat visit to the market. I love seeing the hogs and pigs and would feel sorry for them. The hotel does look lovely. Thanks for sharing, have a Happy Sunday!

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  26. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Very curious images... Never thought of visiting Ecuador. Oh well, they have the Galapagos, which must be stunning!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  27. cieldequimperFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Now why do I feel like one of these would have been a cool pet, lol?

    Sorry, just kidding!

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  28. Beverley BairdFebruary 26, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Great shots and shadows from Ecuador!

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