A few days ago I wrote about Carnival time in Rio. Now the Big Picture has lots of fascinating photographs of Carnival festivities all over the world. Here are a few examples to whet your appetite. Click each picture for a larger view.
From Sao Paolo, Brazil:
From Tenerife in the Canary Islands:
From Oristano in western Sardinia:
I don't want to post more, due to copyright considerations (fair use of a few is OK, but no more than that). Click here to see the whole collection. It's very interesting viewing.
Oh - on second thought, I simply have to post one more, specially for the benefit of the beautiful and gracious Phlegm. She's into shoes, so this should be an eye-opener for her! From Las Palmas in the Canary Islands:
Eat your heart out, Phlegmmy!
Peter
Wow. For such elaborate costumes, they don't really cover much, to they?! ;) I love all the feathers, though.
ReplyDeleteYa know, Peter, even I must admit being hoisted aloft in such manner albeit barely clad looks a most comfy alternative to actually having to walk in those puppies! Thanks for nod, though - what a treat. These make ALL my shoe collection look demure and sensible!
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