These shots were taken at the end of February during the Fête du Citron, but the Créole dancers weren't part of the official parade. This year the Ville de Menton arranged for all sorts of entertainment to take place at different times of the day and in different parts of the town. A great idea.I was out shopping when I suddenly came upon this sea of Créole colour, music and dance. You never know what you will bump into in Menton.
Tomorrow - more Créole.
This must have been so much fun to find. I can almost hear the music looking at the motion in your photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to be in the right place at the right time. And your shots are great.
ReplyDeleteMust be a fun place for a photographer! Some great faces here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely find...pure serendipity. I especially like the first photo, the colors, the delicateness, the expression...
ReplyDeleteAnd these are just three reasons why I'm glad you always travel with your camera!
ReplyDeleteShe is a stunning young woman! Great portrait, which always draws me in...
ReplyDeleteI really do not know how you so often manage to be where the beautiful photo opportunities are! AMAZING colors and action in these creole photos. I have begun carrying my camera when I go to town but I seem to only photograph people's backs! :-) Maybe an inspiration for a painting? hmmmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteKen B.
Wonderful. I am currently reading a history of the Caribbean, and it is a happy coincidence
ReplyDeleteYou have surpassed the color of the wisteria series with colorful ladies. I agree with Sharon. Your photos capture the movement and music as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful shots, Jilly. The colors and prints from their costumes and their joy in performing just pop from your page. This performance troop must have been thrilled to be invited to Menton. It sounds like having several performance venues around town multiplied the Fete du Citron's fun.
ReplyDeleteOkay, back to fabric ogling. This is a treasure trove for a fabriholic like me. Keep 'em coming!
-Kim
You must have had a joyful time playing with your camera and all those pretty colors!!
ReplyDeleteI love them all Jilly. What beautiful faces and I love their dress!
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Beautiful dancers and beautiful shots!
ReplyDelete( I will send you an e-mail later. :-)
And that's the reason why, we must keep our camera at hand in Menton !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of such
ReplyDeletejoyful costumes!
Judith
Just love the top photo - the colour is stunning !! somewhere between apricot and orange it is beautiful. what a treat.
ReplyDeleteDianne
How fun!!! And what beautiful photos!!!
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