London, England - 2012; Held on the London South Bank, this funfair was part of national celebrations on the day before the opening of the London Olym

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London, England - 2012; Held on the London South Bank, this funfair was part of national celebrations on the day before the opening of the London Olympics. As we all know, the modern London Olympics turned out to be one of the best and most successful, ever. Here we see two contrasting ways to fly. The birds' approach looks rather more elegant and effortless, but not - perhaps - quite so much fun as the funfair ride.

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