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2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony
Oscar Pistorius
Athlete Oscar Pistorius of South Africa carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Team South Africa
Oscar Pistorius leads the South Africa team into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony
The theme of tonight's Paralympics opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in London is Enlightenment and features Stephen Hawking.
Let the Games begin
An airacraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Descending sphere
A sphere descends into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
The Olympic Cauldron
The Cauldron is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Choir performs 'Principia'
Artists perform as a choir performs 'Principia' by Errollyn Wallen during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Artists perform at Opening Ceremony
Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Miranda performs
Miranda performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Umbrellas
Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Performers at the Opening Ceremony
Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Stephen Hawking
Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Colombia
Colombian athletes arrive in the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Germany
German athletes wave during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Mexico
Athletes from Mexico during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Great Britain
Wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk of Great Britain carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Fireworks
Fireworks light up the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Olympic flame
The flame is carried by Royal Marine Joe Townsend past the Orbit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Alison Lapper Pregnant
A large scale reproduction of Marc Quinn's celebrated sculpture Alison Lapper Pregnant emerges during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Newton's Law
Huge apples are seen in tribute to Newton's Law during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Margaret Maughan
Paralympian Margaret Maughan lights The Paralympic Cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Paralympic flame
The Paralympic flame glows during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Fireworks explode
Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Spectators arrive for Opening Ceremony
Spectators dressed in Great Britain clothing arrive for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
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