Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Wordless Wednesday – Experienced Samba Girls

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Location: Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Event: 28th Asakusa Samba Carnival
Date taken: August 30th, 2008
Camera equipment: Nikon D70s + Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D + Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D



67 comments:

  1. I'm not gonna say "dessert two days in a row?" I'm not. nope. Not gonna do it.
    Wonderful work as usual CK. I know I can always count on you.

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  2. Hi CK, Happy WW! Those Samba girls are sooooo good at their dancing. And most are sooooo pretty! I almost took a couple of the smaller ones home in my suitcase when I was over your way. :-)
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  3. pretty enchanting photos! great shots again there!:)

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  4. I love your title. I didn't really understand it until I saw the last photo. I love that woman! Such spirit!

    -smarmoofus"

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  5. what spirited looking ladies!

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  6. Those are great shots. Fun and flamboyant.

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  7. These are great images. What fun!

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  8. Am contemplating on joining but afraid that no one will take my picture (chuckle)...
    Great shots.

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  9. The first few were beautiful and than came the last picture. Eerrrr...she looks a little over age huh? :P

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  10. Lovely SAmba Girls!! The last one is my fave!! ^_~

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  11. It continued from last week WW!

    Thanks for sharing. the last one surely is experienced.

    Happy WW!

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  12. Experienced indeed. tee hee....
    Happy WW!

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  13. I want to do that too. ha ha ha ha.

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  14. By "experienced" you mean older -- anyway, older than the ones you showed us last week. Incredible costumes.

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  15. The last photo had me laughing. Thanks for visiting.


    Nancy

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  16. Wow! What colorful outfits! I wish I could do that :)

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  17. Nice shots! Like the sequence of the photos! It tells a story too:D

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  18. I love the costumes! Beautiful colors :-)

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  19. Great photos! :) Thanks for stopping by and happy WW!

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  20. Check out the fantastic costumes! That's very cool. Thanks for coming by my blog.

    (By the way, I love visiting Malaysia - can't wait till the next time we go there.)

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  21. Wow!!! Those are such happy pictures!!
    Wonderful!

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  22. Dancing is not just for the young. :)

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  23. Very nice! Love the last pic! :D

    Happy WW!

    My WW entry is here.

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  24. They look full of energy.
    Thanks for sharing this interesting sequence.

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  25. That last one sure seems to be enjoying herself!

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  26. I was attracted by the SoyJOy Banner! Hahhaha! They are recently advertised on SGP media :)

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  27. Wow, vah vah voom! I most definitely could never wear an outfit like the SAMBA GIRLS!

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  29. More Beauties of this wonderful Event!
    Lovely pics!
    Happy WW!

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  30. Looks like there are beads on those costumes!

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  31. They really look pretty experienced with the samba. I could almost hear the music to their dancing...

    Happy WW CK!

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  32. Great shots. Those costumes are exquisite.

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  33. They look like Las Vegas showgirls!
    Thanks for visiting TeaReads.

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  34. Wow. Those costumes are something. Thanks for visiting and commenting on the house pictures. Its not really where I live, but the oldest structure in northern Minnesota.

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  35. Wonderful photos! I still love their costumes...every one is so beautiful and intricate.

    Happy WW :)

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  36. that looks like great fun to watch and do!

    my ww is here :)
    http://www.mummydiariesblog.com/2008/09/wordless-wednesday-tallest-and-smallest.html

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  37. Wonderful images! Very sexy and fun! Nothing like a good carnival parade and dance!

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  38. As usual beauty on parade. Good Job.

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  39. Those women have great bodies for being over 35! Awesome shots! :D

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  40. Thanks for visting me. It was smoked menominee :) What beautiful costumes these ladies have. I would guess the last one has had at least one child. I'd recognize that belly flap anywhere. I, um, heard about it. Yeah.

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  41. Happy WW. You have some great shots there - nicely done!

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  42. Gezzzz, this is so funny! Happy WW!

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  43. Hmmm. I didn't know samba was done in Japan, but glad to see that it is.

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  44. Just want to share my pictures with you. I was sitting there with Chee shoulder to shoulder :)

    http://flickr.com/photos/vuhung/sets/72157607042761541/

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  45. Your photos are great, and I love how you saved the best for last! Great site you have here, I'll be back for more visits!

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  46. LOL I love your play on the word 'experienced.' ;-)

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  47. They are beautiful. Oh to be that thin. Great shots!

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  48. they look to have lots of fun, thanks for stoppin by.

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  49. Great shots! The outfits are so colorful!

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  50. Really like your photos. Vibrant, full of life.

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  51. Looks like that would've been a great carnival to attend.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  52. Wow! Quite the great photos! They all look so happy to be there.

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  53. Great photos! Loving those outfits!!!

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  54. Wow! I think the great number of comments tells us how much people like these photos.

    Happy WW! (A day late).

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  55. Wonderful! :) They look so happy. And amazing costumes. Great selection of pics. Have a good weekend! :)

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  56. beautiful ladies and costumes too!

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