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A follow on to yesterdays post. This is another from Notting Hill Carnival 2005.
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which takes place in Notting Hill, London, England each August, over three days (a weekend and a bank holiday). It is led by members of the Caribbean population, many of whom have lived in the area since the 1950s. The carnival attracts up to 1.5 million people, making it the largest street festival in the world.
Events
The Carnival kicks off on Saturday with the Panorama, a competition between steelpan bands mainly from London but more recently including some bands from other areas of the UK. Sunday is Children's Day, with a shorter Carnival route for children and young people. The main parade then takes place on Monday.
The current route for the main parade covers around 3 miles, following Great Western Road, Chepstow Road, Westbourne Grove and Ladbroke Grove. In addition to trucks with pan bands or mobile sound systems, there are costumed masqueraders and around 40 static sound systems spread throughout the area playing a range of music at high volume. While the "traditional" Soca and some Calypso can still be found, many other musical styles are represented.
In recent years, the event has been much freer from serious trouble and is generally viewed very positively as a dynamic celebration of London's multi-cultural diversity, though dominated by the Caribbean culture in the best traditions of Rio. However, there has been controversy over the public safety aspects of holding such a well-attended event in narrow streets in a small area of London. The capital's authorities have sought to spread the load by making use of nearby Hyde Park.
In 2003 the Carnival was run by a limited company, the Notting Hill Carnival Trust Ltd. A report by the London Development Agency on the 2002 Carnival estimated that the event contributes around £93 million to the London and UK economy.
Notes from Wikipedia
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Hallo Alan,
in Toronto we celebrate a simular event. Every summer, Toronto blazes with the excitement of calypso, steel pan and elaborate masquerade costumes during the annual Caribana Festival.
I like this shot, it's so colorful and full of great details. Good sharpenss and very nice POV. The framing works very well.
TFS..Sky
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Sir Alan,
Nice to see you posting here.
Excellent shot of this lovely, well done on the composition.
Mike
Lovely colors and comosition. A great smile and a charming are always helping a composition in creating a winning shot!
Well done Alan !
Robert
Color is very very nice...and sharpness is good.
thank u
Nice! She look very happy and the dress is wonderfull! The feathers are look like for greats occasion and the background remain well the atmosphere
Hi Alan,
I love this colorful and crystal photo. Your note is very interesting.
Antony
Hi Allan
Great colors and pretty subject thanks for sharing your work
Take care
Bong
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wonderful, colorful work! great mood, the frame is fantastic for this photo!°
tfs
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