Performers take part in the pastoral scene during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo by Reuters
One of the Olympic rings is 'created' by performers. Photo by Reuters
The Olymnpic rings are lowered into place. Photo by Reuters
The Olymnpic rings are lowered into place. Photo by John Sefton, NZ Herald
Performers dressed as Mary Poppins descend into the area. Photo by Reuters
Actor Rowan Atkinson performs a comic turn. Photo by Reuters
Actors dressed as James Bond and the Queen parachute into the arena. Photo by Reuters
An actor dressed as the Queen parachutes down. Photo by Reuters
Performers take part in the pop music segemtn of the opening ceremony. Photo by Reuters
Nick Willis leads the New Zealand team. Photo by John Sefton, NZ Herald
A group of young British athletes carry the Olympic torch into the Olympic Stadium. Photo by Reuters
The Olympic cauldron is lit. Photo by Reuters
Fireworks explode after the Olympic cauldron was lit. Photo by Reuters
Fireworks explode after the Olympic cauldron was lit. Photo by Reuters
Fireworks explode after the Olympic cauldron was lit. Photo by Reuters
A proud Nick Willis carries the New Zealand flag. Photo by John Sefton, NZ Herald