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Tully Mars · 02-23-2009, 08:13 PM

These photos don't do it justice. But while Mardi Gras will be tomorrow in New Orleans, Merida's main Carnaval parades were this weekend. Here's a few shots from my room-

This didn't come out so well but I like the float. Everyone's included here. Mexico really goes out of it way to care for the elderly or disabled. There was a special needs group of kids that really were great. but kids, so no pix.

snowy · 02-23-2009, 08:38 PM

Very cool, Tully! Thanks for sharing. I hope you had a fun time!

Cynthetiq · 02-23-2009, 08:51 PM

thanks! the photos look great considering the lighting and movement conditions.

Tully Mars · 02-24-2009, 04:58 AM

I had a great time. Well, Friday night I think I had a great time??? They're not into beads here, I got several glow sticks, two t-shirts and a ton of candy. For some reason mostly mini-snickers bars, they must have had a contract with the event organizers. I put the candy in the mini bar freezer and walked around the park and square tossing them out to little kids Sat and Sun. Little kids here all dress up like Halloween for Carnaval. I wish I could post some kids pic's they were great, Batman, Lara Croft and chickens, lots and lots of kids in chicken suits. Why chickens? Beats me but they were really elaborate.

I was pretty disappointed in the photos. I know the lighting and the movement, but they looked so good on the little LCD screen on the camera. I thought I was getting great shots. When I got off the balcony and in the room to the laptop and saw them on the larger screen I thought WTF! The shot with the guy dancing, legs flying in the air is the best I could do. I watched that guy for at least a block and half and he never stopped. I have a ton of shots with large groups of ladies in huge head dresses dancing but they're so blurred there's no point in posting them.

Anyway it was a great time and I'm glad I got to go.

Manic_Skafe · 02-25-2009, 08:33 PM

These are cool shots Tully but where's the debauchery?

mixedmedia · 02-25-2009, 08:42 PM

I really like them, Tully. And what's wrong with blurry shots?

02-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	Merida Carnaval These photos don't do it justice. But while Mardi Gras will be tomorrow in New Orleans, Merida's main Carnaval parades were this weekend. Here's a few shots from my room- This didn't come out so well but I like the float. Everyone's included here. Mexico really goes out of it way to care for the elderly or disabled. There was a special needs group of kids that really were great. but kids, so no pix. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club Last edited by Tully Mars; 02-23-2009 at 08:26 PM..

02-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	Very cool, Tully! Thanks for sharing. I hope you had a fun time! __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

02-23-2009, 08:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	thanks! the photos look great considering the lighting and movement conditions. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

02-24-2009, 04:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tully Mars Living in a Warmer Insanity Super Moderator Location: Yucatan, Mexico	I had a great time. Well, Friday night I think I had a great time??? They're not into beads here, I got several glow sticks, two t-shirts and a ton of candy. For some reason mostly mini-snickers bars, they must have had a contract with the event organizers. I put the candy in the mini bar freezer and walked around the park and square tossing them out to little kids Sat and Sun. Little kids here all dress up like Halloween for Carnaval. I wish I could post some kids pic's they were great, Batman, Lara Croft and chickens, lots and lots of kids in chicken suits. Why chickens? Beats me but they were really elaborate. I was pretty disappointed in the photos. I know the lighting and the movement, but they looked so good on the little LCD screen on the camera. I thought I was getting great shots. When I got off the balcony and in the room to the laptop and saw them on the larger screen I thought WTF! The shot with the guy dancing, legs flying in the air is the best I could do. I watched that guy for at least a block and half and he never stopped. I have a ton of shots with large groups of ladies in huge head dresses dancing but they're so blurred there's no point in posting them. Anyway it was a great time and I'm glad I got to go. __________________ I used to drink to drown my sorrows, but the damned things have learned how to swim- Frida Kahlo Vice President Starkizzer Fan Club

02-25-2009, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	These are cool shots Tully but where's the debauchery? __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

02-25-2009, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
mixedmedia has all her shots. Location: Florida	I really like them, Tully. And what's wrong with blurry shots? __________________ Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce