A different kind of parade by Helen Betts

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13-DEC-2013

A different kind of parade

After the beauty pageant, our hosts took us to the camel pens, where the public isn’t usually allowed. They had arranged various demonstrations and such for us in each one of the enclosures. Here, the handler has released the camels from their pen and is parading them around for us.

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Karen Moen		05-Oct-2016 22:59
Interesting how only the lead camel has a halter and lead rope and the others follow behind. Similar to lead cows will bells that are followed by the herd. Voted.

Gary Hudes		16-Dec-2013 13:45
A unique parade, well captured. Your image and gallery provide a nice a nice perspective and inside view of the culture. V.

pkocinski		16-Dec-2013 12:30
Great shot in front of this group of camels.

Sheila		16-Dec-2013 06:12
You must be so pleased that you made such an effort to go there, Helen. You've seen something very different from most westerners.

Pierre		16-Dec-2013 00:53
Une très jolie scène, une très belle réalisation! V

Bill Klein		15-Dec-2013 17:32
Excellent capture, Helen! V!

danad		15-Dec-2013 17:28
Great "oriental" mood on this image. V.

Tom LeRoy		15-Dec-2013 16:56
A great camel parade, so colorful and unique! V.

bill friedlander		15-Dec-2013 16:19
Nicely framed shot of the herder and his camels. The camels look quite docile following their leader. V

Jeff Real		15-Dec-2013 16:10
A very fascinating moment...what a great capture ~V~

Ton T.		15-Dec-2013 15:58
Wow great scenery! V

Chris Morton		15-Dec-2013 15:24
splendid, waht lovely smiles, and I think the babe is even younger than the white one

Bill Miller		15-Dec-2013 15:17
A nice scene. That seems very authentic of life there.

Isabel Cutler		15-Dec-2013 14:32
Great slice of life shot! Love the coosition and exotic subjects.

Gerard Koehl		15-Dec-2013 14:01
Magnifique scène. V

Jim Coffman		15-Dec-2013 13:48
Nice capture Helen. These folks seem to be very good hosts!

Jola Dziubinska		15-Dec-2013 13:34
Beautiful group of camels, very nice presentation. V.