Carry on Carnival

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Yes, it’s that time of the year again, the August Bank Holiday weekend, and it’s London’s biggest and loudest street party. Day I being Children’s Day was new to me as I usually attend the Adult’s Day on the Monday but no matter, as what lacked  in the larger floats and costumes, was made up by the sheer exuberance of the street performers, their sound systems, the jolly crowd and the largely younger performers. Heaps of melted chocolate, coloured water and bright fluorescent powder was thrown amongst the crowd and performers alike, so that was fun. Of course, there was the essential drink and (very) loud music to pulsate you along the streets of West London.

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More Carnival posts here

Fair people

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Spent the day up in Cambridge at the Norfolk Street Community Street Party organised by a friend. These are a couple of portraits I did when I encountered some interesting people.

Holy Week begins

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The last week of the Lenten season begins with Holy Week, the most solemn period of the Christian calendar, culminating in the Triduum celebrations, Good Friday, till Easter Sunday. St Francis church, Nice.

Hello, Sunshine 3

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An elderly couple passing the time with crosswords, enjoying the breeze and the sound of the waves. Promenade  des Anglais, Nice.

Hello, Sunshine.

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Just when you think there’s too much death, sorrow and destruction in today’s photography, I find a little humour in this scene. Don’t photographers take happy pictures anymore?