Fascinators and Photographs

The VC Polo Classic at Liberty Island on May 31^st was all about the Veuve Clicquot. On entering, we were each given wristbands with five tickets entitling us to purchase either a bottle or five glasses of champagne during the afternoon. We quickly got through our bottles of Yellow Label, while the connoisseurs forked out $275 a bottle for La Grande Dame.

Designer, Lily Kubota, created two of her unique fascinators for the event.  There is something about tiny hats that cheers people up.  Nacho Figeuras also seems to make people happy, judging by how many people were yelling his name during and after the match.

Hilario Figeuras at half time

During half time the audience rushed to tread divots and seek a glimpse of attending celebrities. Since none were visible, and Nacho and Hilerio Figueras were too busy to pose, one of the champagne servers got a stream of requests for photographs.  

Reigning champions, Black Watch beat the Veuve Clicquot team. Nacho Figueras took the prize for most goals (6). Figeuras’ 14-year-old son, Hilario, also scored 5 goals.

Lechuga the horse, won a prize for being a good horse or something.

Image Issues

Another cover option

Choosing the right cover and author portrait turns out to be almost as difficult as writing a book. It's the end of April and I haven't finished the cover story yet. Or the portrait story.

© Steve PykeThis picture was deemed "interesting" but "slightly disturbed." 

© Seamus McGarveyThe lighting in this photo got a thumbs up, but I looked "dreamy" and detached."

© A Coworker

Everybody liked this photo. People said it was "pretty" and "looks like a successful author." The prettiness is thanks to make up artist Alexis McKinney, who did the hair and make up. The photographer, whose name I am seeking, did a great job of capturing the moment.