Pete Carr

Photographer & Writer

A large crowd gathers in a plaza at night, watching a spectacular display of fireworks above historic buildings illuminated by colorful projections of text and graphics, with a balloon visible in the sky.

Three Queens Liverpool – Day 1

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Saturday was the build up day for Three Queens. Street theatre warmed up the waterfront and there was a stunning display called ‘Amazing Graces‘ by The Colour Project. It featured photographs of everyday people and a narration by Hope St.

QM2 arrived on the Sunday. ‘Amazing Graces’ was repeated at 10pm followed by mid-river fireworks at 10:30pm.

A crowd gathers outdoors at dusk to watch a light projection on the iconic Royal Liver Building, showcasing colourful patterns and designs against its façade, alongside a historical building illuminated nearby.
A night scene featuring a crowd watching a large light projection on two historic buildings in a city square, with water fountains in the foreground and vibrant yellow and blue patterns illuminating the architecture.
A vibrant projection on a building's façade featuring historical advertisements for the Cunard Line, showcasing text and images of ocean liners, with 'CUNARD LINE', 'NEW YORK - LIVERPOOL', and 'Getting there is half the fun' prominently displayed.
A performer in a white face paint and black attire, resembling a mime, interacts with a vibrant blue fabric adorned with colourful streamers, while a child watches in the foreground, with an outdoor setting in the background.
A group of people sitting on grass, enjoying drinks and snacks, with one person wearing a bright blue and pink polka dot dress and a green headband, surrounded by a white picket fence in a sunny outdoor setting.
A street performer in a grey suit and black hat, wearing white face paint, entertains a group of children holding a large blue fabric. The scene is lively, with various onlookers, including children and adults, in a sunny outdoor setting.
A man dressed in a traditional red outfit with a feathered hat stands in profile, holding a ceremonial staff, with a large historic building featuring a clock tower in the background under clear blue skies.
A street performer dressed in a costume resembling a silent film character interacts playfully with a man in a vibrant red historical outfit, while a sunny outdoor setting features a group of onlookers in the background.
A performer dressed as a large red and black cylindrical character with striped leggings interacts with a crowd in a plaza, while people take photos. In the background, a building and trees are visible under festive bunting and sunlight.
A crowd of people stands near the Mersey Ferries building, with a performer dressed as a traditional sailor beside a red and black barrel. The scene is illuminated by soft sunlight, and children in the foreground are playing.
A street performer dressed as a classic silent film character, with white face paint and a black hat, poses with two smiling young girls in a busy outdoor setting during sunset.
A woman dressed in a polka dot dress with a large beehive hairstyle and a green bow is joyfully interacting with a group in a sunlit outdoor setting. Another person, wearing a shawl with white curls, stands nearby, while others in the background are photographing the scene.
Two performers in black cylindrical costumes, one wearing a tall black hat and an ornate jacket making a thumbs up gesture, while the other, in a naval hat, is looking sternly and pointing off camera. The background shows a cityscape.
An aerial performer dressed in white is suspended upside down in a hoop against a night sky, while an urban skyline with illuminated buildings provides the backdrop, and a crowd watches below.

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