Morris Dancers

[Darren Bonner]

Went down Poole Quay for an afternoon stroll. The weather was dull with rain in the air and there didn't look like there was much to photograph until I came across a group of Morris Dancers praticising outside.


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr


Morris Dancers by Darren Bonner, on Flickr
All shot with an E-PL5 & P20mm lens.

 

[RevBob]

Great set! I love the colors - looks like lots of fun.

 

[dogs100]

I thought Morris Dancers only came in white with bells ... are these a Dorset sub-variety?

 

[OzRay]

What the hell are they? They look like a bunch of football supporters.

 

[Darren Bonner]

I thought Morris Dancers only came in white with bells ... are these a Dorset sub-variety?

Probably, first time I have seen them with their face painted like cats.

 

[Darren Bonner]

What the hell are they? They look like a bunch of football supporters.

I'd rather come face to face with a bunch of football supporters than this lot with their sticks.

 

[RickinAust]

I thought Morris Dancers only came in white with bells ... are these a Dorset sub-variety?

I think they come in all colours and sizes/shapes!! When I was holidaying in the UK recently I came accross a Morris dancing festival.
Maybe we should start a Morris dancing thread.

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[OzRay]

So are these people missing their Morris cars or something and they're displaying their anguish over the demise of an old British marque (the coffin in the background is full of Morris parts)? Is there a Leyland dance group?

 

[RickinAust]

Is there a Leyland dance group?

Yes they were the Leyland Brothers dance and nature group.

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