'Olympic lights' sparkle in London

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British 'firepower' during the London Olympics 2012 opening ceremonies, in pictures


Explosion of light: The fireworks were spectacular - but did not try to compete with Beijing


Astonishing display: The Olympic cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony

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Performers gesture towards the Olympic rings as they are elevated from the stadium floor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Source: The Daily Telegraph


Shower: The light show fills the sky with colour

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Rainbow: Different colours illuminate the stadium


Arch: The fireworks were directed across the stadium

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Spectacular: The fireworks were the warm-up act for Sir Paul McCartney


Flashy: The sky is lit up by a display to finish proceedings

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Incredible sight: The stadium is given its own hairstyle of light


Party time: The fireworks are now a traditional end to the opening ceremony

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Astonishing display: The Olympic cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony


Celebration: Fireworks shoot over London as the ceremony draws to a close

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Light show: The Union Jack is beamed onto the Houses of Parliament


The Olympic rings are projected onto the side of parliament

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Projected: The Olympic rings are projected on the Palace of Westminster and the Big Ben on the bank of the River Thames, before the London 2012 Olympic Games


Grand sight: The Union Jack is projected on the Palace of Westminster next to Big Ben on the bank of the River Thames, before the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Dance the night away: Performers dance during a scene in tribute of The Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children and the NHS


Dancing under the sun: Abstract dance during the event

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Dramatic: Giant puppets were part of the opening ceremony


Jet packs, why of course!

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Industrial age: Workers forge the Olympic rings in fire


Actors perform as industrial age workers

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Special: The lightshow celebrates Great Ormond Street Hospital

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Actors perform in a sequence meant to represent Britain's National Health Service (NHS) perform during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong - AP)


Green lands: Actors perform at the end of the British meadow scene of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Here they come! Chimneys shoot up from the ground as the industrial age comes in


Stable ride: An artist arrives on a horse and carriage during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games