Sikh wedding guests Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is another picture of the Sikh wedding in Alor Star in addition to the one I posted yesterday. The ceremony was rather long so the kids started to play, but nobody bordered, it is very normal that kids join their parents for all occasions.

The Sikh wedding is generally held in Gurudwara, amidst the preacher of the religious place, family, friends and relatives. When it comes to a Sikh wedding, the festive ambiance is set a week before the ceremony. The groom's sister and the bride's father play a prominent role during the wedding ceremony, apart from the family members. The Sikh marriage is a simple, yet elegant occasion wherein various rituals are followed before, during and after it. In the case of this Sikh wedding in Alor Star, the Gurudwara is rather small and as it was billed to be the Sikh wedding of the year, a conference room of a local hotel was converted into a Gurudwara.

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rodgerg (23151) 2009-06-24 21:35

Hello Urs,

A scene of life very well collected with beautiful color. These colors arise very wel in the image. Great depht too and good use of vertical format. The attitudes and the expression of the ladies in the FG are very well collected.
Best regards,
Roger

Graal (57292) 2009-06-24 23:20

Hi Urs,
an interesting presentation. Nice portraits and reportage from Sikh wedding. Good photojob and note. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

ribeiroantonio (21749) 2009-06-25 1:35

It is very interesting to see the pink colours being widely use by the women in this ceremony. Is there any relation between the marriage and the pink or was it just a simple coincidence?
The shot is good with an appropriated vertical framing to show a large part of the gathering. I also read with interest your note. Well done.
António

Nicou (43915) 2009-06-25 4:40

Hello,

Très belle image de ces belles dames, leur habites et de trsè belle couleurs ce rosé est superbe, belle scène, très bien capteé.

Braov et amitié

Nicou

paololg (13248) 2009-06-25 13:39

Ciao dear Urs,
I have looked at the your beautiful gallery and I have to tell you that you are an excellent photographer. I like the way with which you photograph the people in the daily life emphasizing the expressions of the face and the gestures. As in this pleasant photo. Compliments!
Ciao, have a nice Friday!
Paolo

berek (28784) 2009-06-25 21:25

Hi Urs,
its interesting traditional ceremony atmosphere here. I love colorful dresses and happy faces. but the women who located right side on your picture so serious. I think she is mother-in-law :-) thanks for your sharing.
Greetings
Burak

fserajian (4451) 2009-06-26 23:49

Hi Urs,

Lovely shot, very colureful, the guest seem to be a bit serious but a moment well captured. Well done

Fara

Photo Information

Copyright: Urs Muller (Urs) (2487)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-20
Categories: Ceremony
Camera: Olympus E3, Leica D Vario Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5, 2 Gb Sandisk Extr II
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/100 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-24 17:14