jane’s favorites
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cherry blossoms
Photo by Pamela Brumbley, 31 March 2008
In Washington DC, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is always a hit. Thousands of blooming trees spring to life in March, creating a beautiful atmosphere around the Tidal Basin.
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as american as apple pie
Photo by Brandon Chapple, 1 April 2008
This was taken at the Murphysburo Apple Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Southern Illinois.
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The essence of Mardi Gras...
Photo by Jason Sarrafian, 2 April 2008
Music, Food and Beads
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Anchestral Celebration
Photo by David Seaver, 15 April 2008
Family members pray during a two day festival remembering ancestors and relatives. This took place in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Colored mermaids, Mermaid Parade, Coney Island, Brooklyn, Ne
Photo by Valery Rizzo, 26 March 2008
A parade of mermaids, sea creatures, and very often lots of pasties proceed down Coney Islands historic boardwalk every summer.
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Pink Mardi Gras
Photo by magda biskup, 3 April 2008
Mardi Gras in Sydney, Australia. 1 March 2008
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The Wickerman
Photo by Fiona Thomson, 11 April 2008
On the Saturday night of the Wickerman Festival in Scotland the huge wickerman is burned alongside a fire display.
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Shadow over eyes
Photo by Alessandro Tabacchi, 31 March 2008
The Magic Carnival of San Felice (Italy).
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Songkran in Chiang Mai
Photo by Andrew Weller, 30 April 2008
New Year's festivities include bathing Buddha images, merit-making, and a massive water fight.
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Beauty reflected
Photo by Maria Dalva Martins, 4 April 2008
This is a famous postcard of Natal, RN, Brazil, at the Ponta Negra beach. It's called the "Bald Dune" or "Morro do Careca".
