Sunday, September 25, 2011

AmaZing events in pictures


Heavy rain falls over the city of Bangkok at sunset during the monsoon season
Heavy rain falls over the city of Bangkok at sunset during the monsoon season
The plane carrying Pope Benedict XVI comes in to land in Erfurt, eastern Germany, on the second day of the Pontiff's first state visit to his native Germany
The plane carrying Pope Benedict XVI comes in to land in Erfurt, eastern Germany, on the second day of the Pontiff's first state visit to his native Germany
Pope Benedict XVI's red shoes are seen as he celebrates the Holy Eucharist at the Olympic stadium in Berlin
Pope Benedict XVI's red shoes are seen as he celebrates the Holy Eucharist at the Olympic stadium in Berlin
This is a pair of ruby slippers believed to have been worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic film 'The Wizard of Oz'. California auction house Profiles in History said the slippers - one of four known surviving pairs made for the 1939 movie - are believed to have been worn by Garland's Dorothy when she clicks her heels to return home to Kansas near the end of the film, and could bring an estimated $2-3 million at auction.
This is a pair of ruby slippers believed to have been worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz". California auction house Profiles in History said the slippers - one of four known surviving pairs made for the 1939 movie - are believed to have been worn by Garland's Dorothy when she clicks her heels to return home to Kansas near the end of the film, and could bring an estimated $2-3 million at auction.
The 'Medvedev girls' of the social network Vkontakte practise yoga in Moscow, Russia
Medvedev's Girls, members of an Internet community supporting Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev, practise yoga just outside Moscow's Red Square, to celebrate the Russian president's interest in yoga
US President Barack Obama greets supporters after speaking on his proposed American Jobs Act in Cincinnati, Ohio
US President Barack Obama greets supporters after speaking on his proposed American Jobs Act in Cincinnati, Ohio
A controversial memento of the death of Osama bin Laden has gone on sale. The 'Obama Kill Osama' figurine features the US president standing triumphantly over the body of bin Laden. Obama has a machine gun slung over his shoulder and one foot on his victim's chest. Osama is depicted with a single gunshot to the forehead, eyes rolled back and his tongue hanging out. The limited edition $129 keepsake includes speech bubbles that allow you to write a message of your choice.
A controversial memento of the death of Osama bin Laden has gone on sale. The "Obama Kill Osama" figurine features the US president standing triumphantly over the body of bin Laden. Obama has a machine gun slung over his shoulder and one foot on his victim's chest. Osama is depicted with a single gunshot to the forehead, eyes rolled back and his tongue hanging out. The limited edition $129 keepsake includes speech bubbles that allow you to write a message of your choice.
Singer Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson of the Black Eyed Peas checks out her wax figure after it was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at The Venetian
Singer Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson of the Black Eyed Peas checks out her wax figure after it was unveiled at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at The Venetian
A man transports used empty plastic bottles on a horse cart to a junkyard at Panchkula in the northern Indian state of Haryana
A man transports used empty plastic bottles on a horse cart to a junkyard at Panchkula in the northern Indian state of Haryana
An art installation entitled 'REDDRESS' designed by Korean artist Aamu Song is pictured at York Hall, in east London. REDDRESS is an installation in the form of a colossal red dress. Made from over 550 metres of wool fabric, the dress is worn by a performer who will climb a concealed staircase to immerse herself into the material. Reaching 20 metres in diametre, the dress can accommodate up to 238 people within the gigantic pockets of its folds. REDDRESS will be exhibited in London from September 22 to 25, 2011.
An art installation entitled 'REDDRESS' designed by Korean artist Aamu Song is pictured at York Hall, in east London. REDDRESS is an installation in the form of a colossal red dress. Made from over 550 metres of wool fabric, the dress is worn by a performer who will climb a concealed staircase to immerse herself into the material. Reaching 20 metres in diametre, the dress can accommodate up to 238 people within the gigantic pockets of its folds. REDDRESS exhibited in London from September 22 to 25, 2011.
A protester adopts the 'planking' position during a rally to mark the 39th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, near the gates of Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines. The country was under Martial Law from 1972 to 1981 under the late President Ferdinand Marcos.
A protester adopts the 'planking' position during a rally to mark the 39th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, near the gates of Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines. The country was under Martial Law from 1972 to 1981 under the late President Ferdinand Marcos.
Three competitors cast shadows during the cycling leg of the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship in Yokohama, Japan
Three competitors cast shadows during the cycling leg of the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship in Yokohama, Japan
Telegraph reader Huw Beynon took this picture of wasps inside an apple outside his cottage in Llandeilo, West Wales. If you have a photograph you'd like us to consider for a picture gallery, please email it to mypic@telegraph.co.uk, supplying a little info on where and how the picture was taken.
Wasps inside an apple outside a cottage in Llandeilo, West Wales.
A barmaid carries twelve mugs of beer at the 178th Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese in Munich
A barmaid carries twelve mugs of beer at the 178th Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese in Munich
A reveller drinks beer during the first day of the Munich Oktoberfest. The world's biggest beer fest runs until October 3.
A reveller drinks beer during the first day of the Munich Oktoberfest. The world's biggest beer fest runs until October 3.
England rugby player Louis Deacon's ankles with ice packs are seen following a training session in Dunedin, New Zealand
England rugby player Louis Deacon's ankles with ice packs are seen following a training session in Dunedin, New Zealand
A South African fan holds a placard before the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland
A South African fan holds a placard before the 2011 Rugby World Cup pool D match Namibia vs South Africa at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland
Chelsea's Fernando Torres reacts after a missed opportunity during their English Premier League match against Manchester United in Manchester
Chelsea's Fernando Torres reacts after a missed opportunity during their English Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Derek Neumann (left) arrives with his award winning giant cabbage at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show in Harrogate while (left) Peter Glazebrook poses for photographers with his world record breaking onion
Derek Neumann (left) arrives with his award winning giant cabbage at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show while (left) Peter Glazebrook poses for photographers with his world record breaking onion.

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posted by TARUN PATEL at September 25, 2011