Arriving at Elizabeth Quay around 6pm it was impossible to miss the main attraction. In the evening sun it was more about size.. you can see the men climbing up one of the legs to the left side, but the giant arachnid was quiet, and then.. the music started, it slowly built up and suddenly a loud blast and fire spurt forth making everyone close by, myself included, jump..
Looking back to the city you can see many spectators lounging around in bean bags.. as the sky darkened the music grew louder..
... and then it was all on, lights flashing, music blaring, flames bursting forth.. quite an astounding sight...
The actual shows are Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, where the quay will be cordoned off for ticket holders, but to be honest I really enjoyed the rehearsal, it had all the pizzazz without the crowds :) The show is called Arcadia.. check out the link and you will see how the giant spider was constructed using recycled scrap metal and the spectacle of the actual show.. incroyable!. Happy Friday, take care and stay safe... P.s. sorry about the overload of shots, I couldn't decide :)
You were really smart to go to the rehearsal and beat the crowds, Grace! What a show!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos… about UFO… :)
ReplyDeleteI went to a dress rehearsal once but no one was wearing dresses. It was a ballet dress rehearsal. :) Nah, just kidding. That is one fantastic monster you've got and I love your photos and I can imagine you jumped with it roared. I would have sprinted across the oceans to get home!
ReplyDeleteNow your photos look like scenes from a science fiction movie where giant machines attack the city. Think you were there at just the right time. Great shots. Love the last one.
ReplyDeleteimpressive!! the last picture is wonderful,but the others are all good! ew
ReplyDeleteI would be quite happy with the rehearsal version without the crowds too. This is quite a display of creativity.
ReplyDeleteSteam punk comes to mind with this. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive images. That alien thingy scares me Grace :)
ReplyDeleteLike something out of "War of the Worlds". :-)
ReplyDelete...spectacular!
ReplyDeleteDon't apologize! This called for a lot of your good shots, each different
ReplyDeleteAmazing pics.
ReplyDelete~ Have a nice weekend~
Wow what am amazing time you had and love all the photos. As you say assez incroyable. Have a good weekend Diane
ReplyDeleteSpectacular photo's of a scary spider!
ReplyDeletePerth sure knows how to live it up. Great shots of the monster arachnid.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment. I can sympathise as I'm battling with a heavy cold, though it's only 3 degrees C here. Can't imagine what 37 feels like when you're unwell! Hope you'll soon feel much better. Lovely to know we can cheer each other up across the globe. Those blue skies in your pics are working a treat for me.
ReplyDeleteReally a crazy thing, Grace! And there can never be too many pics :-)
ReplyDeleteQuite an impression!
It's a crazy event! Arianna
ReplyDeleteAlways fun and unique happenings in your BIG city.
ReplyDeleteI like it!
Very impressive Grace!
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. A lot of money to make a huge spider that changes colors and plays music. OK . . . . . . .
ReplyDeleteWow is a good word here so I think I will use it. Woe.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like something from an alien invasion movie!
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