Paralympian Margaret Maughan lights the Paralympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics on Wednesday, August 29.
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Paralympian Margaret Maughan lights the Paralympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics on Wednesday, August 29.
The Paralympic flag is carried by members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team.
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The Paralympic flag is carried by members of the Great Britain wheelchair basketball team.
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The Paralympic flag is raised.
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The Paralympic flag is raised.
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Athletes from Mexico parade in front of a cheering crowd.
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Athletes from Mexico parade in front of a cheering crowd.
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A large-scale reproduction of Marc Quinn's celebrated sculpture "Alison Lapper Pregnant" is presented.
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A large-scale reproduction of Marc Quinn's celebrated sculpture "Alison Lapper Pregnant" is presented.
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The Olympic Stadium and Orbit shine brightly during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics on Wednesday, August 29.
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The Olympic Stadium and Orbit shine brightly during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics on Wednesday, August 29.
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Artists brandished silver umbrellas during their performance.
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Artists brandished silver umbrellas during their performance.
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Some performers wore lighted visors.
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Some performers wore lighted visors.
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A giant apple featured prominently.
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A giant apple featured prominently.
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A small plane trails sparks over the Olympic Stadium.
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A small plane trails sparks over the Olympic Stadium.
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch the ceremony.
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, watch the ceremony.
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Artists perform with umbrellas.
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Artists perform with umbrellas.
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Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the ceremony.
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Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the ceremony.
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Artists perform with colorful umbrellas during the opening ceremony.
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Artists perform with colorful umbrellas during the opening ceremony.
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Attendees applaud Queen Elizabeth II and her son Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
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Attendees applaud Queen Elizabeth II and her son Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
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The opening ceremony featured plenty of fantastic imagery.
Paralympics opening ceremony —
The opening ceremony featured plenty of fantastic imagery.
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A choir performs "Principia" by British composer Errollyn Wallen.
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A choir performs "Principia" by British composer Errollyn Wallen.
Service members from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force display the Great Britain flag.
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Service members from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force display the Great Britain flag.
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The participants sport unique headgear.
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The participants sport unique headgear.
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Miranda performs during the ceremony.
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Miranda performs during the ceremony.
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Artists also wielded silvery umbrellas for the ceremony.
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Artists also wielded silvery umbrellas for the ceremony.
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The opening ceremony featured plenty of bright lights and beautiful colors.
Paralympics opening ceremony —
The opening ceremony featured plenty of bright lights and beautiful colors.
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