At the time of taking the pictures, I wasn't really thinking about what I was doing (as usual!), but when I looked at them all on my computer, I found that these had something about them that deserves a closer look.
I call this one "Pride":
The expression on the man's face (very authentical, by the way; men at court and elsewhere really wore make-up in the mid-1700s) is priceless:
Usually, I'm not one to coo over babies and little kids (I actually only coo over baby animals), but this little lad was completely focused on what he was doing, he seemed to be hardly aware of the crowds lining the street:
These two look so regal, don't they! Considering that this was nearly the end of the parade and they had been walking for almost 2 km in their costumes on a day that called for short sleeves and bare legs with most people, looking as happy as they do is no mean feat!
For now, this is the end of my Horse Market posts. There is still a collection of pictures with historical costumes waiting behind the scenes, but I'll show you these another time.
What a wonderful parade! I can't get over the amazing costumes and the attention to historical detail. Oh, how I wish I could visit...maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteWell, there are regular flights between the US and Germany, you know :-)
DeleteThe gentleman with the lilac eyeshadow and his lady were historically most accurate; that was not always the case, as you'll see when I will eventually write my "fashion through the ages" post. In the last photo, the gentleman's shoes have no heel - apart from that, his is a pretty accurate outfit, too.
If I ever get to visit, I will have to consult with you about the best times to come, places to see, things to do...you can be my travel agent!
DeleteMaybe you and OK can visit the US one day and come to South Carolina, and I'll return the favor!
Fascinating photos. I am sending the owl one to my granddaughter Sofia who adores owls. I hope you don't mind! (But let me know if you do and I won't send it.) Wigs are also terribly hot, so I appreciate that couple who are smiling so graciously!
ReplyDeleteI feel honoured that you want to share the owl picture with Sofia!
DeleteYes, wigs must get very uncomfortable in warm weather, on top (!) of the rest of the outfit :-)
You wrote on my blog yesterday about your old chair. Here we have a marvellous pair of chaps with a workshop where they would completely repair the framework of the chair and then reupholster it in the fabric of your choice. Are you sure there is not a similar place somewhere near you?
ReplyDeleteThere are such places here, too, but they cost a bomb... But there's no rush in deciding or doing anything about the chair just yet, and I doubt anything will happen in the the 3 1/2 weeks remaining until my Yorkshire holiday.
DeleteLooks wonderful! I think these are really nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenny! I am glad you can see why I think they are special and a little different from all the other pictures I took that day.
DeleteThey were definitely worth a showing Meike. They are all little gems in their own way.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Graham, that's how I feel about them.
DeleteThe costumes are beautiful - such attention to detail. I love a parade!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I hope you'll like the "fashion" posts I plan to do at some stage, with the many pictures of historical costumes I took at the parade and have not yet shown.
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