5000 naked Australians

More than 5000 people have gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House to be photographed nude in the name of art and diversity today.
A pregnant woman was among the first group of Australians to take their place on the steps of the Opera House just after dawn in photographer Spencer Tunick's latest installation, Mardi Gras: The Base, informs brisbanetimes.com.
Mardi Gras festival executive producer Danielle Harvey said 5200 people, including sportspeople, doctors, teachers and retirees, had lined up to take part.
"We were expecting 2000 or so ... we're absolutely thrilled," Ms Harvey said.
Tan lines were the most prominent feature of the Australian line up, which whooped and cheered its way onto the Opera House forecourt in lines in cool, cloudy conditions.
Student, Art Rush, 19, said he was thrilled to be among it.

04.03.10