13 February 2011
14th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique - Labels
Looks like the car in the main photo has been taking part in the Monte Carlo Rally Historic since it started.
I'm probably the worst person to take photos of car events because I really don't know what I'm looking at but here's a couple of cars that will hopefully please car buffs. More tomorrow...
Of course, there's always the official website.
12 February 2011
14th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique - the Interloper
This team were posing for a photographer when a girl suddenly came up and asked if she could have her photo taken with them. She struck this pose and then off she went. She didn't even ask for a copy of the photo. Very strange!
The team travelled from Japan to Glasgow for the start of their trip to Monte Carlo. And if you look at the number plate you can see it took a knock - that's when they hit a deer. If you speak Japanese you'll find the team's website HERE.
11 February 2011
14th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique - Duct Tape
The 14th Monte Carlo Rally Historic arrived at Port Hercule last weekend. The cars had started from Glasgow, Marrakech or Warsaw and for the really old cars with lesser engine capacity, there were intermediate starts in Barcelona and Rheims. All the cars were built between 1955 and 1979.
This year Monaco celebrated the 100th year of the Monte Carlo Rally and this 'historic' rally (the 14th) was very much part of the celebration.
As you can see the one thing no driver could do without was a roll of duct tape - or is it duck tape?
More cars tomorrow...
10 February 2011
The Reflective Skater
09 February 2011
Underneath the Arches
08 February 2011
The Wedding: Clean-up at the Palace
In five short months, Monaco will celebrate the wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock and there's a lot to do!
Not least - the palace. Here you see the facades are undergoing a massive clean-up.
There's also a big renovation going on at the Hôtel de Paris on Casino Square which is where many of the most prestigious guests will stay.
And THE dress? That will be designed by Georgio Armani.
07 February 2011
Circus! - Monsieur Loyal
06 February 2011
Circus! - 'Les Clowns en Folie'
05 February 2011
Circus! - Dancing on Lightbulbs
04 February 2011
Circus! - the Tightrope Walkers
03 February 2011
Circus! - Bello Nock
Bello Nock was brilliant. He was one of only two acts to be awarded the Golden Clown by the Jury of Monte Carlo's Festival of Circus. The last time he appeared at the Monte Carlo Circus in 1998, he won the Silver Clown.
He did all the usual clown things with a trampoline - but better - and then he rode the 'Wheel of Death' but as if he couldn't do it, almost falling off, terrified etc and it was all very funny - and scary.
On the night of the Awards, HSH Prince Albert wore a wig identical to Bello Nock's. Oh yes, the Royals in Monaco get in the swing of things and especially the circus which they love. (Click on the link)
Time magazine named Bello Nock, the best American clown. They were right!
02 February 2011
Circus! - the Russian Models of Troupe Khubaev
01 February 2011
The Dragon Fountain
This dragon breathes water, rather than fire. You can find him in the Casino gardens.
The intention had been to photograph an elephant peeing (it's veritable fountain!) and I duly waited two hours by the elephant enclosure at the circus but no joy...the things we do for Theme Day! These are photos I took last summer with my old camera.
To see how other bloggers around the world have interpreted today's 'fountains' theme please click here to view thumbnails for all participants.
Tomorrow: back to the Circus!
31 January 2011
Circus! - The White Birds
30 January 2011
Circus! - les Pompiers de Paris
29 January 2011
Circus! - the Chinese Acrobats on Bicycles
28 January 2011
Circus! - the Tigers of Flavio Togni
Tiger, tiger... the beautiful tigers of Flavio Togni's Amercan Circus.
The first photo was taken one morning and the second at the show on Wednesday night. I always have mixed feelings seeing wild animals perform tricks although I understand that via zoos and circuses many more of these wonderful animals are alive. These tigers are in wonderful condition, play like kittens and seem to enjoy performing.
Flavio Togni is one of the world's leading animals trainers - he owns the elephants, the camels and the horses at this show - and he was one of only two acts this year to receive the most prestigious prize, the Golden Clown, presented by Prince Albert. (The other winner was my favourite act and we'll meet him another day).
27 January 2011
Circus! - the Balancing Act
Last night a friend invited me to the 35th Festival International du Cirque in Monte Carlo - and it was fabulous!
This is Roman Kapersky, a Russian 'equilibriste' who was, as you see, pretty amazing.
The prestigious awards given at the festival are called Clowns. There is the Bronze Clown, the Silver Clown and the Gold Clown. Roman was a delighted recipient of the Bronze Clown presented to him by Pauline Ducret, the eldest daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco who is the President of the Festival.
More tomorrow...
26 January 2011
Circus! - A Day in the Life...
An elephant with two trunks! Feet covered in sand. In the main photo and the smaller one, the elephants are in their pen by the sea, waiting on food as per yesterday's photos.
In the photo below, they were about to go into the big tent for a rehearsal. It was fabulous to be so near to them with no barrier between us. They had been standing around waiting but at this point the trainer got them moving in a circle and then directed them into the tent.
Tonight I go to the circus!
25 January 2011
Circus! - the Elephants
The elephants have a large pen overlooking the sea. There is hay to eat or throw around - there are several small tree trunks to play with but they are really only interested in what the public bring them to eat. Despite a sign that says 'Don't feed the animals' they get a steady stream of carrots, apples and lots of baguettes!
24 January 2011
Circus! - the Performer
23 January 2011
Circus! - Shampoo and Blow-Dry
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