Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Ciao!

Helicopter, TAN 2009, Terrazza Mascagni, LivornoYesterdays post was probably a bit too martial, with all these flying flags and daring paratroopers. So let's finish the official chapter of the TAN in a gentler tone.
The helicopter, just after the launch of the parachutists, flew very low with the crew waving hands as saying: “Ciao!”.
Italian Navy Band, Gazebo, TAN 2009The band of the Navy was playing in the nearby Gazebo a selection of not very martial tunes, while sails of any size and description crowded the waters in front of the Terrazza Mascagni.
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21 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMay 5, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    I love the second shot with all the children listening. I bet they were a bit wide-eyed too, that's cute!

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  2. TashMay 5, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Your shot of the children listening is an award winner!
    (I was scrolling down to the 2nd photo and thought 'Oh, this is nice, a military band' - & then I reached the children. Really, really superb.

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  3. jooMay 5, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Nice shot of orchestra and its little admires. Must have been pretty view of those salis!

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  4. MarcelMay 5, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Nice shots, I love the helicopter. Livorno is realy a harbour/ navi city I learn.

    Cheers from Marcel

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  5. SarettaMay 5, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I agree with the others, the shot of the kids listening to the band is priceless!

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  6. stromsjoMay 5, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Most orchestras would love to have such an enthusiastic crowd of young followers.

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  7. LowellMay 5, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I like the helicopter shot...great composition; also very military.

    The second shot with the kids is precious!

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 5, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful pictures , mainly the second shot!
    Léia

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  9. B SQUAREDMay 5, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Looks like those kids are enjoying the music.

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  10. HildaMay 5, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    I love your second photo! The kids are so adorable listening so intently to the music. Played by some very serious-looking men in uniform too. Just love the contrast.

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  11. UnknownMay 5, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I love the second shot with the formal attired musicians and the very informal kids watching. Beautiful!

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  12. FioMay 5, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    What a pretty shot with children listening to the music :-)

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  13. CoskuncaMay 5, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    First photo = war
    Second photo= Peace
    Thanks for sharing this shot. That's colors of life.

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  14. VPMay 5, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    The first photo is not 'war'.
    This is a Navy helicopter used for rescue at sea, with its crew waving hands to us at the end of their peaceful show.

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  15. BaruchMay 6, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Love the picture with all the kids listening intently to the band

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  16. hennyMay 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    The not very martial tunes obviously attracted these kids. I am sadly say: 'Ciao'.

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  17. crocrodylMay 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I like especially the second photo! Great capture of small children with colourful clothes and elegant, serious adults:)

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  18. AyieMay 6, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    good shot!

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  19. Stefan JanssonMay 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Great photo of the helicopter, the waving hand was a nice bonus!

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  20. WalkerMay 8, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    Cute composition, love the kids.

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  21. valeriaMay 10, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Great snap, Poet!

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