The Kaltenberger Ritterturnier (knight tournament of Kaltenburg) is something akin to what leftpondians know as a renaissance fair, and is (I am told) the world’s largest such event.
I’ve never been fortunate enough to go, myself, but a German dragonfriend (who prefers to remain anonymous) sent some lovely pictures, and was kind enough to grant me permission to share them here.
More pictures follow, so read on.
Please note that these pictures are all Copyright © 2007 by the original photographer (who prefers that I not use his or her name here). All rights are reserved. The pictures are used here on Small Golden Sceptre by permission. Please do not repost them elsewhere. (If you require rights clearance, I will act as a middleman to preserve the anonymity of my source.)
The astute reader (and I’m confident that this blog has no other kind) will note that these pictures are all from 2007, while it is now (at the time this post originally appeared) 2009. Alas, the pictures were posted to a private mailing list, and languished forgotten in a “waiting for moderation” queue during that time.
I regret that I do not have any further information on the dragon or his rider. If you do, please reply by comment.