Natalie Ann
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La Paz Carnaval - Parade
The Carnaval Parades in La Paz are a blaze of color and sound and dance... very festive!
There are pretty women:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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and costumed men:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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David K
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Thanks Natalie... Great shots!
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Natalie Ann
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beautiful women:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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Glad you are enjoying them, David... thank you. I'm having so much fun remembering all those past Carnavals!
This shot of the coconut girls is in memory of JR and good times had. It was taken at his request - or demand (grin)!
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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pre-teen hula girls... one day they will graduate to be coconut girls:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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When it's your float about to begin rolling along with the parade, some little beauties have a moment of nervousness. Are we ready?!
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Natalie Ann
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And even after the parade has begun, some realize that they really need.... a bano.
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Ken Bondy
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Natalie Ann - those are terrific photos. You are a VERY talented photographer. I have always wanted to be in La Paz for Carnaval, so far no joy, but
your photos really show the spirit. Looks like somebody could get in big trouble however 
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Paula
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These are very cool pictures, Nena
Don and I are going for the first time this year-- your memories have put my anticipation level through the roof!
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Last time I was in La Paz, I missed the carneval by 1 week - darn!!!Should have skipped the workshop week in Palm Desert. >f<
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gringorio
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beautiful!
Nena ~
thank you for posting all these great photos! something i've never seen before (in Baja, that is!)  
gringorio
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WOW
Love all of your pictures in the three threads---just great! Sure makes me want to be there---can't this year, maybe next!
Thanks for sharing
Diane
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beautiful
the photos are so vibrant, they almost jump off the screen. thanks.
lili
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Natalie Ann
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Oh thank you so much, friends, for your nice comments! They are appreciated.
Ken - I blush with your praise, thank you... but ya gotta know these kinds of pictures all but take themselves... I just hold the camera up. The
colors and feelings and movement and expressions are evolving all around in a very exciting and perfectly safe environment. I just love Carnaval...
the reason why can be seen in my pictures.
Paula - You and Don are going to have a wonderful time. Be sure to take ear plugs wherever you go... wherever. There are several reasons, all
unimportant. Just do as I say and you'll be fine. Prepare for way more photos than ever you believed you'd take... because you'll want to take that
many and more. Have fun!!! I'm counting on you two to bring this one back to me in words and photos... por favor. Oh yeah, be sure to try some of
those tacos al pastor - they're outa this world delicious!
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Skipjack Joe
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Wonderful pictures Natalie. I've always said you had a great eye for pictures.
The coconut girls reminded me of that scene in south pacific. The one where the sailors on the island entertain each other by donning grass skirts and
coconuts. The kids loved that part.
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Natalie Ann
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Thank you, Skipjack. I see why they would remind you of that scene, which is cute.
I took my photo in front of La Perla during the parade. But I gotta tell you these coconut girls were a big hit with the guys - they posed for photos
for a good long time after the parade was over. Crowd of males was so great I thought someone was giving away free Tecate... but no free nuttin',
'cept for a shot of the coconut girls.
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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