Morgenstraich...the beginning of Fasnacht by cocobella

Morgenstraich...the beginning of Fasnacht

This "morning" we woke up at 3am to see the Morgenstraich ( the beginning of our carnival, called Fasnacht, in Basel, Switzerland).
All the lights downtown were switch off and there were a procession of hundreds and hundreds lanterns some very small they were stuck on hat or hair, some huge carried by 6 people or more...
The show was beautiful, magical... we were lucky it wasn't too cold. We stayed few hours and then had the traditionnal carnival meal : a "flour soup" with a beer...then WE CAME BACK TO BED !
You're going to see some pictures of it in the next days.... The Fasnacht takes place 3 days...

If you want to know more about the Basel Fasnacht : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_of_Basel#Morgestraich
Or you can go and see in my project my shots of last year !
Beautiful!
February 18th, 2013  
fav photo corinne beautiful colours what a wonderful looking carnival
February 18th, 2013  
@paulavdmerwe thank you so hard to shot the lights in the night ..... ;)
February 18th, 2013  
@gerry thank you so much Gerry for the fav, I've taken 200 shots in few hours...but only 10% are ok, so much people and movements...
February 18th, 2013  
beautiful lanterns :)
February 18th, 2013  
@nicoleterheide all hand made on fabrics.... some are really splendid...to follow...
February 18th, 2013  
@cocobella i can imagine how crowded it was back in the uk they have the Brixham Carnival up in London around the summer time too crowded for me though .
February 18th, 2013  
Wow, I would love to see this, it must be spectacular. Looking forward to your photos!
February 18th, 2013  
good photo like it
February 18th, 2013  
How wonderful! Lovely exposure. Did the background come out that black naturally of did you have to color adjust it?
February 18th, 2013  
@justjim thanks Jim
@judithdeacon many more to come Judith ;)
February 18th, 2013  
@jwlynn64 it's Sooc, the lanterns were just on a wall while the "holders" were resting, thanks for the compliments John ;)
February 18th, 2013  
Jo
Very well captured, great sharp colourful shot.
February 18th, 2013  
I'd love to see this in real life. Beautiful shot! The colours and artwork are beautiful against the black.
February 19th, 2013  
Love this!! Amazing colours
February 19th, 2013  
Great shot, what an exciting festival.
February 19th, 2013  
Jim
The picture and the story are wonderful. Thanks for sharing both with those of us who would have never known about such a wonderful tradition
February 20th, 2013  
That sounds like fun!! Gorgeous colors and designs!
February 20th, 2013  
J'adore ! Les couleurs, la lumière, les dessins...
February 20th, 2013  
I love all the bright colours against the black xx
February 25th, 2013  
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