The Crowd At Dusk by sandra46
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A view of the crowd that gathered at Prato della Valle, Padova, first for the distribution of eight thousand Befana's socks full of candies for the children, donated by a supermarket chain, and then for the bonfire. This wasn't the only bonfire in town, actually there were almost three or four more, and others in the smaller towns of the province, but this was the hugest. The crowd was immense, with an estimate of about 30,000 people. Many were families of immigrants from Eastern Europe, since Epiphany is the beginning of their Christmas, according to the Greek Orthodox calendar. In order to reach a good position to get a good view of the bonfire, I behaved at my worst, elbowing my way, pushing those who had already there aside, treading on the weakling, bullying the coward into give me room and not disturb my shots moving their heads. I did it only for you, to give you some good shots. I hope you'll appreciate my spirit of sacrifice....
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (47)
clbsmiley
Very nice info and Image!!!
jocko500
this is a good shot. I like that baby all warp up there too with the balloons in the air.
MOSKETON
FANTASTICA.
csikigyopar
Beatiful imagine!
flora-crassella
a very nice scene!!! ..and thank you for the information!
magnus073
Sandra this is a magnificent capture of the crowd at this event for the children. So nice of the supermarket to donate the candy and it looks like fun for everyone. I especially liked the little lady peering back at you from under her covers
bmac62
First, fine photo! Second, its' worth has been multiplied by the heroic effots you put forth for us... I wonder how many weaklings looked up from their POV face down on the ground and wondered in fear...who was that crazy lady with the camera?
drifterlee
really cool shot!
brycek
Wonderful capture!!
renecyberdoc
yes i mean you have to knock and bite and fight and walk over a field of skulls to get a nice shot.i call that not rude but professional hehehehe.joking!!!!!!!!!!!
mgtcs
Wonderful shot! Beautiful sky, excellent photo!
jmb007
j'apprecie ton esprit de sacrifice!!beau travail!!
virginiese
veru nice sky and I love the balloons !
bebert
un amusement pour les grands :) belle photo.
bazza
Lovely work on getting this capture, glad you bullied your way through for us lol. That was good of the supermarket to give away the sweets for the children too..
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely capture Sandra, the little cutie in pink doesn't look that impressed though LOL
BertDes
Beautiful capture.
carlx
Beautiful!!!
Miska7
Very nice scene. Great sky and colours! Really nice shot.
durleybeachbum
You are a scream, Sandra! Thankyou!
JSGraphics
Superb! Well Done
JaneEden
Oh that must have been wonderful for the children of your town, and that little one in view should keep warm she is so well wrapped. I love the colour of the sky in the distance, and the whole scene is full of interest! hugs Jane xx
claude19
Your sacrifice will not be useless ... very beautiful picture taken from life! I love the beautiful sky of your photo! Il tuo sacrificio non sarà inutile ... bellissima foto scattata dalla vita! Io amo il bel cielo della tua foto!
MagikUnicorn
Lovely shot
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
Faemike55
Your sacrifice is not in vain! It is duly noted in the annals of photo-history that you succeeded in getting 'THE SHOT' for us, here at renderosity. Great photo by the way and she is a cutie!
glix70
Wonderful sky and the baloons seems like flying faires!!! Excellent emotional shot!!! Brava!!! :) V
wysiwig
Hmmm, 30,000 people gathered in one place and no political protest? That's something you don't see everyday. Let me add my voice to those congratulating you on 'getting the shot'. You embody the true sprit of the paparazzi. Wonderful image and description.
mickeyrony
I like these balloons. Surely a kind of festival. Cheer still and mile mercies ((5++)) J'aime bien ces balons . Surement un genre de fête . Bravo encore et mile mercis ((5++))
Minda
This is excellent capture and great info sandra..