Its the year of the Ox, the Sheffield Mayor came out and started things.
her s re some photos of today activities. Sorry if there is oversharpening on any it was jsut done as a batch job!
Please share your feed back.

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She started gigling for some reason and i thought it best to capture the moment.

2.
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The drum that kept everyone's pace

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The Mayor Official opens the Celebrations when painting the face of the dragon.

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The Dragon dancers outside the Town hall.

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A different take, showing some motion of the dragons head.

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Up close and personal to the Lions head.

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The Lion taking an offering from a chinese Resteraunt, this is thought to bring suceess and good fortune with the new year.

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A girl holding up a flag amongst the parade.

Thanks for looking

Lee

I love the 1st one with the little girl - captures innocence!

Nice set Lee.
Particularly like the first one. It's a really great capture of the moment.

I agree I really like the first one too.

thanks all, much appreciated.