Chinese New Year, Newcastle

Chinese New Year celebrations in Newcastle today. I arrived late so expect I missed some good shots at the start of the parade. But here's a few anyway. C&C most welcome



Dragon by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Percussion by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Thirsty work by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Best view by Alan Wennington, on Flickr



Security by Alan Wennington, on Flickr

First 2 with the K5 and 16-50. Remaining 3 with the K3 and the 50-135

Very nice wildlife shots Is that Gareth Gates banging the drum?

I nearly said it was good to get back to wildlife.... lol

Ahaha the security guys expression, disbelieve as someone asks him which way to go?! Or just "This way to the 'Gun Show'"