Because there is always something offbeat I wanted to share.

Carnival of the Animals: "Testing the Waters" (float city), a photo by Viridia on Flickr.

The fish were made by artist Brett Windham using mosaic tile, and rhinestones, gems, and sequins. The mannequin is wearing an outfit from the Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 collection (by special order).

A Bergdorf Goodman Christmas window display in the Carnival of the Animals series. Taken on a rainy, windy day while trying to hold an umbrella.