Fasnacht Basel by cocobella

Fasnacht Basel

Here in Basel, the carnival is called "Fasnacht", it is the most famous carnival in Switzerland, it takes place during 3/4 days.
It is starting on Sunday very early in the morning, 3am, and its stops on Wenesday late in the evening.

For more informations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Basel#Costumes
Love those costumes! Very cool, gal!
February 29th, 2012  
Oh wow! Very cool outfits.
February 29th, 2012  
@marlboromaam @karens68 today was the Fasnacht for kids so the characters weren't too scary, because usually they are not so nice !
February 29th, 2012  
Full of character
February 29th, 2012  
What an interesting shot.
February 29th, 2012  
Really great! Love the costumes! Have fun!
February 29th, 2012  
Sympa, la photo est très intéressante :)
February 29th, 2012  
Wow, beautiful costumes, nice capture. Have a great time.
February 29th, 2012  
@swguevin @copperheadglass @ebdubay @stefun @darsphotos
thank you, merci, for commenting :)
February 29th, 2012  
J'adore la composition, mais le deguisement me fait peur.
February 29th, 2012  
Great capture! I love Carnival - love how it happens all over and so different yet the same!
February 29th, 2012  
@hasselhotch et il y a bien pire.....ce jour là était réservé aux enfants donc les costumes et masques étaient assez jolis
@moirab you're right ! now we have to clean all the confetti !
March 1st, 2012  
those are great carnival characters
March 2nd, 2012  
@shanne :) that ones are not too scaring !
March 2nd, 2012  
Great costumes and masks and you d I'd a great job composing the shot for maximum interest
March 3rd, 2012  
You definitely captured the essence of the performers. Almost seems like their swinging from side to side while drumming down the street.
March 4th, 2012  
@austin1966 thank you for the compliment Austin
@losthorizon thanks Beau, very happy with what you said :))
March 4th, 2012  
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