16 March 2009

La Fête du Citron (Music of the World) - the Steeple


Our last day at the Fête du Citron. There are always more photographs but it's time to move on - other joys of Menton await.

The beautiful steeple of the Basilica (see small photo) is something I can never resist snapping - so here's the orange and lemon version. You can see the full version HERE.

Tomorrow - we leave the world of citrus and we see ... the Kiss.

17 comments:

  1. je suis toujours sous le charme et quel travail, sublime ?
    la contrebasse est magnifique

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  2. Jilly, I would like to thank-you for showing me this years Fete du Citron. I have been unable to attend this year, but I have been able to enjoy it through your wonderful photographs. Thank you.

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  3. I'm so glad you posted a photo of the real steeple next to the lemon and orange one, it allows us to see the beautiful job that was done copying the original. It's fantastic!

    I'm sorry I haven't commented for a while, I was frightfully busy with my slide show but I have to tell you I loved the humour of your medieval SMS and the very suggestive pose of "les bottes". Dear oh dear, just seeing the look on peoples' faces - priceless!!!

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  4. I love that bell in the lemon and orange steeple. Your Fete du Citron series has been such a treat. Thank you!

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  5. I can't imagine they'd be able to top these creations next year.

    What do they do with the fruit when the festival is over?

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  6. I can't imagine they'd be able to top these creations next year.

    What do they do with the fruit when the festival is over?

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  7. Thanks so much for the comments. Bibi, every year I say that and every year they top it. Always astounds me. I think next year's theme will be Cinema of the World. They sell the oranges and lemons that are in good enough condition - very cheap - they go for jams and wine.

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  8. Beautiful photo of funny (and spectacular) objects! The colors are so bright against the blue sky...

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  9. The festival is truly a collection of creative and beautiful citrus sculptures.

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  10. I enjoyed your Fête du Citron photos this year. It is enjoyable to have history and recognize familiar sites and events.

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  11. Another great series.The steeple is gorgeous! And how are Les Girls these days? Behaving I hope.
    V

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  12. Really beautiful! Great captures!

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  13. So fun to see these!!! Really neat. Lovely too.

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  14. Quels artistes! Il se passe beaucoup de choses à Montpellier mais rien de tel ! C'est extraordinaire.

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  15. The orange and lemon version bears a remarkable likeness.

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  16. sigh...can't wait to see the Kiss :)

    I loved this series as I always do and look forward to it again next year ;-)

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