It looks like I won't be sharing a video or a collection of photos of the half-naked Brazilian male dancers. At least not this year. I never did see them again (after I posted this... click here).Fortunately, however, sand-sculptor extraordinaire Paul Blane (click for his website) lives not far from where they performed all the time and he took a photo just for me, which I have enhanced a bit to give you a better look.
But first, here's Paul's latest sand sculpture. He wasn't there when I snapped these photos, but it's a safe bet that's Saint George (the one who slew the dragon). (Click here for the poem by Alfred Noyes.) Paul Blane's dragon still 'gets lit' regularly (there's a votive candle in its mouth*).
*Oops! I stand corrected. The fire-breather is not nearly so tame. Per Paul: "I've buried a tube in the sand which connects to an aerosol where I sit and so it blows a stream of fire on demand."
Click the images to enlarge Paul's work.
The Half-Naked Brazilian Male Dancers are already as big as they're going to get.
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| ...BUT ST GEORGE HE WAS AN ENGLISHMAN AND DID NOT LIKE APPLAUSE. • "THE CREECHA WEIGHED A TON AT MOST," HE MUTTERED THROUGH HIS VIZAHD, "I DO NOT FEEL INCLINED TO BOAST ABOUT THAT PUNY LIZAHD." |
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| THANKS GO TO PAUL... AND THE HALF-NAKED BRAZILIAN MALE DANCERS. |
Maybe they'll be back someday soon and return I will to old Brazil...
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| MEANWHILE, I'LL SIT BENEATH AN AMBER MOON. |
Wow, that last photo is amaaaazing. And the sand sculptures area always a treat! The dancers are very successfully half naked ;)
ReplyDeleteJudy:
DeleteThat last photo was taken the night of the supermoon. Paul pointed out that the dragon doesn't simply have a votive candle in its mouth; he's run a tube through it that connects to aerosol by his chair. He actually pumps fire through the mouth whenever he feels like it! And, yes, I think those dancers have almost perfected half naked.
Both sculptures, sand and man, are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBob:
DeleteYes they are!
Those sand sculptures are amazing! I wonder how long they'd last on American beaches what with vandalism and all? Now... as for the dancers... uh huh.....
ReplyDeleteSharon:
DeleteMost of the sculptors have someone there all the time to protect it. There are sometimes vandals (usually just wandering kids or dogs).
The scenery is always excellent where you live, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteMichael:
DeleteIt sure is. Unfortunately, not everyone would appreciate having their pictures taken.
The track suit bottoms are a passion killer
ReplyDeleteOh, poor John. They ARE removable, you know!
DeleteLOVE that last photo! I could live under that!
ReplyDeleteWe will be waiting for the dancers to return.
Great sand sculpture.
Jim:
DeleteThat was the last supermoon and a cooperative gull. I'll be waiting for the dancers to return, too!
The sand sculptures you post are so much better than the ones created locally here at Cannon Beach when they have a sandcastle contest each year.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteThere are some other good sculptors here and then several not-so-good. Paul is by far the best. He's not just an artist; he's also very intelligent and funny, which shows in his creations. Unfortunately, I'm told the quality of our sand is not the best for sculpting.
We must have patience but oh my it's difficult!
ReplyDeleteRon:
DeleteI'll see what I can find to hold your interest until Brazil returns.
I love Pink Martini. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle:
DeleteSo do I! I can't think of this song without thinking of their many versions of it. And every time I meet someone named Yolanda, I immediately start singing (sometimes to myself)... "Donde estás donde estás Yolanda?"
Do thank Paul on my behalf.
ReplyDeleteAndrew:
DeleteWhat a guy, huh?!? Of absolutely no interest to him; he took the shot just for us!
Phew, half naked Brazilian dancers, you made my morning :-)
ReplyDeleteDi
xoxo
Di:
DeleteThen my work is done!
What on earth is Georgie Porgie doing with that dragon? You're supposed to stick your SWORD in it!
ReplyDeleteRaybeard:
DeleteBut if he slays it, then it can't keep breathing fire!
I say throw a bucket of water over them. That should cool his ardour - as well as extinguishing the dragony breath.
ReplyDeleteSure beats those half naked prairie dancers....
ReplyDeleteMaria:
DeleteOh, but I've never seen a half-naked prairie dancer.
Who is the saint for half-naked dancers, I want to know?
ReplyDeleteSpo:
DeleteI volunteer!!!
Oh St. Mitchell please intervene for me and send me one of these fellows.
DeleteSpo:
DeleteI couldn't decide which one, so three are on their way. (Don't I wish?!?)
At least, you have the memories of those dancers...
ReplyDelete:D
TICKLEBEAR:
DeleteI sure do!