Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Wordless Wednesday – Hot Samba Girls

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Location: Omiya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Date taken: August 1st, 2008
Camera equipment: Nikon D300 + Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D + Nikon Speedlight SB-800




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127 comments:

  1. Carver20 August 2008 at 00:51

    Those are elaborate costumes.

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  2. Brede20 August 2008 at 01:42

    2nd last is my fav. the power of
    d300 :)

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  3. J@n!ce20 August 2008 at 08:50

    Japanese Samba gals. Beautiful :)

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  4. Marlene Lo20 August 2008 at 08:59

    wa... Liu Kou Shui :p

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  5. threesidesofcrazy20 August 2008 at 09:09

    WOW - great costumes and colorful too!

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  6. Heart of Rachel20 August 2008 at 10:16

    Those are beautiful costumes. Great detail. Thanks for dropping by.

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  7. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 10:20

    best wordless I have see :)

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  8. CK Ng20 August 2008 at 10:35

    All WW Participants> Thanks for dropping by and your kind words. :)

    Brede> Yes, that's how powerful a D300 can be! Hehe! Wanna jump camp? :D

    Marlene> If you already liu kou shui, what will happen to the boys? Haha! :D

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  9. After Hours20 August 2008 at 10:40

    Beautifully detailed costumes.
    Happy WW!

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  10. Lori20 August 2008 at 10:50

    You got that right...Id be sweating too if I was shaking my groove thing like they do:) Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

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  11. ~Just Me Miranda~20 August 2008 at 11:03

    Nice colorful shots!

    Happy WW!

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  12. catsynth20 August 2008 at 13:11

    Quite colorful costumes.

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  13. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 13:34

    Great shots ;-) Happy WW!

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  14. Jan Parrish20 August 2008 at 13:43

    The one girl looks tired. I think she needs a break.

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  15. smarmoofus20 August 2008 at 14:04

    I thought several of them looked like they were tired/working hard.

    The one in the black costume is particularly pretty.

    Happy WW!
    -smarmoofus

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  16. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 14:08

    Beautiful costumes aside, these babes are HOT!

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  17. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 14:14

    Somehow it feels different looking at Japanese women wearing those clothes because the perception would be Latina women.Or maybe its just me.

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  18. Shannon20 August 2008 at 14:37

    wow looks like that was quite the show!

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  19. chartao20 August 2008 at 14:57

    indeed they're HOT! they're sweating..

    thanks for sharing..happy WW!

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  20. Rizza20 August 2008 at 15:10

    whoa! very beautiful babes :D nice shots, CK!

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  21. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 15:18

    Uh oh. CK is photographing the babes again! (But you do it so well!)

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  22. Pamela20 August 2008 at 15:23

    look. one has lipstick on her teeth.
    whew... for a minute I thought they were all perfect. giggle.

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  23. tigerfish20 August 2008 at 15:30

    They're hot!

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  24. scrappysue20 August 2008 at 15:52

    wahoo! these are GREAT!

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  25. Dyes20 August 2008 at 16:08

    nice costumes!

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  26. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 16:14

    lots of pretty girls :) happy WW , thanks for stopping by!

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  27. sweetytots20 August 2008 at 16:16

    the first one looks like tessa prieto valdes

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  28. Rhonda Gales 20 August 2008 at 16:28

    Beautiful women. Love the customes.

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  29. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 16:29

    great customes and shots too!

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  30. Ingrid20 August 2008 at 17:07

    These costumes are so beautiful !

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  31. ♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys20 August 2008 at 17:21

    Beautiful costumes - very creative
    My WW is up
    My Little Drummer Boys

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  32. Miss Marie20 August 2008 at 17:43

    wow, those costumes are amazing!

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  33. Digital Flower Pictures20 August 2008 at 18:11

    Fantastic!!!!!!!

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  34. SHIELA20 August 2008 at 18:45

    Nice shot. Stunning costumes for stunning ladies.

    Happy Wednesday!

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  35. Dad of Divas20 August 2008 at 19:19

    Wow! What costumes...great shots! Thanks for stopping by the divadom, and look forward to seeing you again soon.

    Chris
    (Have you traded up???)
    http://minivantradeup/blogspot.com

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  36. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 19:55

    What vibrant colors ! The costumes are so elaborate. Someday when I grow up, I'll take exceptional photos like these.
    Glad I gave you permission to take my photo and post it on your blog for Wordless Wednesday. TeeHeeHee

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  37. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 21:15

    Wow their costumes are so colourful!!! Gorgeous!

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  38. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 21:32

    My ex-husband is Brazillian so I've seen lots of samba girls, even some with at least partial Asian descent. I love the costumes and the detail in the photographs.

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  39. Jenny, the Bloggess20 August 2008 at 21:33

    Gorgeous!

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  40. MiLeT20 August 2008 at 21:36

    sparkling costumes, beautiful girls, picture perfect!

    thanks for the visit.

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  41. Jim20 August 2008 at 21:40

    Hi CK, you really got some nice pictures here. Makes you want to sit up close!
    Happy WW, it was October when I found that dog sleeping. But up in those mountains there isn't much difference between winter and summer temps. Highs in the 70s, lows around 60.
    ..

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  42. Unknown20 August 2008 at 21:40

    Happy WW! Now these women could create an Olympic sport and I would watch! Great photos...

    Thanx for your earlier visit! I invite your blog readers to see creative finger art in honor of the Olympics on my WW-post this week...

    peace, Villager

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  43. Gabriel20 August 2008 at 21:44

    Beautiful pictures (beautiful girls)! :-)

    My WW post: Popcorn on wheels

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  44. Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexander20 August 2008 at 21:53

    Great photos! The colors really pop from their outfits!
    Thanks for visiting!

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  45. Kimberly20 August 2008 at 21:53

    Gorgeous pictures, gorgeous women. Really nice shots - so much color!

    Thanks for stopping by today. Happy WW to you too!

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  46. Gypsy at heart20 August 2008 at 21:54

    Costumes , color, and character....winning combination,
    Nice photos!

    http://wanderingwonderinggypsy.blogspot.com/

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  47. Julia Phillips Smith20 August 2008 at 21:54

    I like #2's costume the best, but #11 is my favorite photo. More wonderful samba dancers! I've got samba going in my head, now.

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  48. Minkydo20 August 2008 at 22:05

    Oh My! Those ladies are skinny! Love the colors on their outfits.

    Happy WW

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  49. CharmaineZoe20 August 2008 at 22:06

    Great photographs, fantastic costumes and gorgeous girls! These are just the biz!

    http://charmainezoe.blogspot.com

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  50. Quarantine Hobby20 August 2008 at 22:06

    Nice shots! I absolutely love the costumes. They are breathtaking!

    Happy WW :)

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  51. Unknown20 August 2008 at 22:35

    Not only "hot" in the beautiful sense but hot as in the sheen of sweat you see glistening on them, but to have just a smidge of their talent would make my husband very happy. Nice WW!

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  52. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 22:41

    Hot mama!

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  53. Unknown20 August 2008 at 22:42

    Gorgeous pictures.. i wish I was still that skinny!

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  54. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 22:57

    Wow, I could never have enough confidence to wear those costumes.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy WW!

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  55. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 22:57

    I would love one of those tummies!!

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  56. Dianne - Bunny Trails20 August 2008 at 23:13

    Beautiful ladies. Must take awhile to get dressed and ready. Thanks for dropping by.

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  57. Baba20 August 2008 at 23:16

    Wow.. beautiful women and bright and colorful costumes...thanks for sharing and visiting my place today..

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  58. gomexico20 August 2008 at 23:19

    What beautiful costumes. Great photos!

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  59. Mojo20 August 2008 at 23:34

    Nice to see you're back to your usual subjects. You always catch the "hottest" ones. And this time it looks like more ways than one! Must be a lot of work dancing in all that bling.
    Great work!
    Happy WW and thanks for stopping by!

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  60. MaR20 August 2008 at 23:40

    Very nice shots, beautiful costumes and pretty young ladies.
    Happy ww!!

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  61. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 23:44

    Costumes and shots are fabulous!

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  62. Monkey!20 August 2008 at 23:47

    japanese samba girls... interesting and very pretty costumes...

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  63. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 23:48

    Your WW posts are the best! ;)

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  64. Anonymous20 August 2008 at 23:51

    Hmmm. I thought Japan was, well, more conservative. I see that's not true for everyone.

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  65. Daryl20 August 2008 at 23:52

    Sexy shots!

    :-Daryl

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  66. HeyShae!20 August 2008 at 23:53

    I love the costume in blue & also the last one. Beautiful colors.

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  67. SportsDad21 August 2008 at 00:30

    Thanks for stopping by, those are some costumes

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  68. Kim21 August 2008 at 00:31

    Wow they are beautiful

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  69. Sharon21 August 2008 at 00:36

    Beautiful! I love your choice for this WW. :)
    They have gorgeous bodies.

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  70. Jill21 August 2008 at 00:53

    Wow - vivid photos! Those girls have some amazing bodies - amongst other things!

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  71. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 01:26

    These girls are gorgeous - the pictures as well!
    Well done!
    Happy WW!

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  72. Lisa21 August 2008 at 01:29

    I can only imagine how hard it is to dance in those costumes, some of the heavily beaded and feathered ones must weigh a ton!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  73. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 01:36

    Very colorful. Even more colorful than my moth!

    Thanks for stopping by.

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  74. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 02:12

    Amazing! You really capture the essence of the show! Happy WW!

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  75. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 02:31

    Amazing photos!

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  76. Renaissance Man21 August 2008 at 02:31

    Thanks for sharing your Lifesight with us and for visiting my WW post.
    This may interest you...
    http://www.normankoren.com/index.html
    Enjoy.

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  77. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 02:42

    Wow, how glamorous! Thanks for vsiting TeaReads.

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  78. Wayfaring Wanderer21 August 2008 at 02:44

    At this point....they are all looking like they are getting a great workout!

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  79. Dorene21 August 2008 at 04:11

    The colors are so vivid!

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  80. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 04:15

    Beautiful, one and all.

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  81. Not Your Aunt B21 August 2008 at 04:16

    I like their intricate, bejeweled costumes. And their bodies make me want to start working out right now. Great shots capturing their costumes and dancing.
    Happy WW.

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  82. Holly21 August 2008 at 04:23

    Wow, those are some elaborate costumes!

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  83. clnmike21 August 2008 at 04:37

    These pics are wonderful.

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  84. Vered 21 August 2008 at 04:49

    These costumes look seriously uncomfortable.

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  85. Princess21 August 2008 at 05:03

    Those girls are steamingly hot, CK. Great shots.
    Such elaborate, though skimpy, costumes they wear. Aren't they heavy?

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  86. Dawn21 August 2008 at 05:16

    Great pictures - love the costumes.

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  87. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 05:18

    As usual I am speechless seeing such beauty. I am envious.

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  88. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 05:20

    Wouldn't it be fun to have a reason to get away with costumes like that all the time?.. Cool shots!

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  89. Munchkins and Music21 August 2008 at 05:24

    Wonder where you were?? Vegas?

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  90. Carletta21 August 2008 at 05:55

    Gorgeous portraits!

    Thanks for stopping by my WW - I so do appreciate it!

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  91. K21 August 2008 at 05:56

    Great pictures!

    Thanks for stopping by! And happy WW!

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  92. Simply AnonyMom21 August 2008 at 06:00

    The jewels are beautiful and I know the headdresses are not lite.

    Great photos.

    have a great WW

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  93. ♥ Becky ♥21 August 2008 at 06:04

    Great pictures!!!!!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Happy WW!!!

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  94. xoBeau21 August 2008 at 06:04

    fun pictures! fabulous blog! thanks for visiting mine!

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  95. Tina21 August 2008 at 06:20

    woo! very cool. i wouldnt be brave enough to wear stuff like that myself though lol

    thanks for stopping by my ww :)

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  96. Marsha21 August 2008 at 06:22

    WOW! Stunning costumes! Thanks for stopping by!

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  97. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 06:38

    Wow those photos are so colorful and the girls well... :) Great shots from a D300. When I could I have one hehehe. Thanks for the visit.

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  98. Goddess21 August 2008 at 06:52

    Well, it's obvious why you couldn't choose just one! :)

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  99. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 07:29

    Those ladies are WAY braver than I would ever be! LOL!

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  100. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 07:36

    If you get a chance check out my blog tomorrow. I have something for you.

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  101. Sue Seibert21 August 2008 at 07:48

    Wish I had seen the dancing! Gorgeous!

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  102. Betty21 August 2008 at 07:55

    Beautiful costumes. Thank you for visiting me today.

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  103. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 08:36

    wow! I've never seen sumtin like that before! :) happy WW!

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  104. Channah21 August 2008 at 08:58

    Great pictures. Those costumes are neat!

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  105. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 09:12

    Amazing photos!! Happy WW :-)

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  106. Chrisbookarama21 August 2008 at 09:19

    Beautiful costumes!

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  107. Kat21 August 2008 at 10:12

    Once again great pictures!!

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  108. Eve21 August 2008 at 10:46

    I read just yesterday that samba means rubbing belly buttons together. Looks like they could do that.
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment.

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  109. Cinnamon Girl 21 August 2008 at 10:51

    They are gorgeous!

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  110. isabella mori21 August 2008 at 10:51

    those are great images. i especially like the last one!

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  111. Crazymamaof621 August 2008 at 12:08

    what fabulous costumes! that is amazing!

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  112. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 13:03

    Very pretty girls and the colors are so vibrant!! Juat gorgeous!!

    Thanks for stopping by and happy WW!!

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  113. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 15:27

    They really seem to be enjoying life a lot!

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  114. Karin21 August 2008 at 15:46

    Very nice shots and what beautiful colours? Must have been fun to shoot!

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  115. Karen21 August 2008 at 20:01

    Your photography amazes me - great captures of such incredible costumes!

    Thanks for stopping by my WW yesterday - sorry I'm late getting by. Have a great day!

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  116. Anonymous21 August 2008 at 20:45

    They sure are working up a sweat, but can keep their smiles on!

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  117. Kat21 August 2008 at 21:33

    Great WW!

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  118. Kim22 August 2008 at 00:22

    Beautiful costumes.

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  119. Sara22 August 2008 at 01:00

    I love the costumes, but I'm very glad that I don't have to wear one ;-)

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  120. Anonymous22 August 2008 at 01:32

    What gorgeous costumes! They do look like they are dancing their tail feathers off, and having fun doing it! :)

    happy WW!

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  121. Anonymous22 August 2008 at 13:58

    Woo. So many pretty girls. ;)

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  122. Anonymous22 August 2008 at 14:17

    they are all very pretty! :)

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  123. shiera (bisdakbabbles)22 August 2008 at 20:32

    so pretty!

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  124. CK Ng23 August 2008 at 20:18

    Dear friends and WW participants, thanks very much for your visit and kind comments. :)

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  125. Anonymous23 August 2008 at 22:50

    Whew! Those bods are to die for! Hot girls indeed!

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  126. Anonymous25 August 2008 at 05:29

    Great costumes! Thanks for stopping by to see the latest addition to our family.

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  127. holiday in germany28 December 2011 at 15:13

    Awesome shots and fabulous costumes...What amazing photos. Some of those colors are incredible!

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