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Faces in a Crowd 3

Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 13 February 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

Gasparilla is Tampa's version of Mardi Gras. This year's event just took place several weeks ago - Gasparilla commemorates a pirate invasion of Tampa Bay, and there are parades, parties, and all sorts of wildness. People dress up in all sorts of costumes as they stroll along the parade route, in various stages of partying spirit.

What we have here is the correct posture for enticing ladies in red and erstwhile young pirates to throw beads -- in the background intrepid parade watchers, hands raised and waving at the passing float, hoping to get something good tossed their way.
In the foreground, in spite of the red cup in her left hand (filled with pirate grog, no doubt), this Lady in Red is about to really start throwing...

Please pray for Bella.

Bella Update: 10/12/08, Sun. Bella's in good spirits; we had our morning walk and a squirrel crossed her path. Highlight! Bella will see her doggie cardiologist again on October 14th. As always, God's good blessings and answers to prayer are our continuing hope. Blessings to all.

Bella's miracle, the one we're all praying for, is still a day by day process; it may take a bit of time for completion. Bella's battle for life, wellness, and needed healing for her heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run. Bella and I thank you for joining her prayer "team" around the world. Each of you are truly special blessings to us.
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NIKON D80
1/320 second
F/5.6
ISO 1000
450 mm (35mm equiv.)

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