Expo 64, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1964

The image captures Expo 64 in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring a vibrant display of flags suspended above a group of four individuals dressed in formal attire near the calm waters of Lake Geneva. The black-and-white photo highlights intricate shadows cast by the flags, suggesting a tranquil day at the exhibition with nearby boats and a partially visible circular structure in the background.

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FORTEPAN / Vészi Ágnes
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The image captures Expo 64 in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring a vibrant display of flags suspended above a group of four individuals dressed in formal attire near the calm waters of Lake Geneva. The black-and-white photo highlights intricate shadows cast by the flags, suggesting a tranquil day at the exhibition with nearby boats and a partially visible circular structure in the background.
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Expo 64, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1964
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Expo 64 (svájci nemzeti kiállítás 1964. április 30. - október 25.) a Genfi-tó partján.
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The image captures Expo 64 in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring a vibrant display of flags suspended above a group of four individuals dressed in formal attire near the calm waters of Lake Geneva. The black-and-white photo highlights intricate shadows cast by the flags, suggesting a tranquil day at the exhibition with nearby boats and a partially visible circular structure in the background.
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1964
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CC BY-SA 4.0
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Switzerland
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Lausanne
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46.516
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6.63282
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Vészi Ágnes
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Expo 64, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1964
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The image captures Expo 64 in Lausanne, Switzerland, featuring a vibrant display of flags suspended above a group of four individuals dressed in formal attire near the calm waters of Lake Geneva. The black-and-white photo highlights intricate shadows cast by the flags, suggesting a tranquil day at the exhibition with nearby boats and a partially visible circular structure in the background.
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expo
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shadows
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formal attire
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exhibition
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1964
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Lake Geneva
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flags
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Lausanne
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Expo 64
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formal wear
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nature
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architecture
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people
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The image features a vibrant display of numerous flags suspended from a structure above. These flags, varied in design and pattern, are arranged in rows, creating a colorful canopy that contrasts sharply with the rest of the image, which is in black and white. The flags cast intricate shadows onto the ground, forming a complex pattern that intertwines with the shapes of the flags above. Below the flags, four individuals are visible, walking closely together near the edge of a body of water. They are dressed in formal attire; three men in dark suits and one woman in a more casual, yet elegant, outfit. The sunlight creates sharp contrasts, emphasizing their silhouettes against the lighter pavement. In the background, the water is calm and reflects some of the surroundings, while sailing boats can be seen cruising on it. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility, and the presence of trees and rolling hills suggests a pleasing natural setting. On the right side of the image, a circular structure is partially visible, indicating a building or a platform, along with various objects like signs or pole structures, although the details are not discernible due to the shadows and distance. The time seems to be daytime, likely in a season when the weather is pleasant, as indicated by the clear skies and absence of heavy cloud cover.
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Source caption

Expo 64 (svájci nemzeti kiállítás 1964. április 30. - október 25.) a Genfi-tó partján.