Wedding Party Photo

Photographer’s Note

Last of the wedding shots from the orthodox church. Another shot from the hip with little ixus, so yes, I know more DoF would have improved it, but not a possiblity with the situation, I don't think I'd have taken this shot with a large SLR.

I find this a pretty interesting group for a number of reasons. Like all weddings, the group contains really quite a disparate looking people, also, they are dressed rather differently from how I recall people dressing for weddings here.

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bantonbuju (48796) 2005-09-23 3:31

hi richard, i remember - on your 1st pic from the series you mentioned you were not sure if you had been allowed to photograph the event, i think even more than allowed - you must have been most welcome; anyhow - they do not pay any attention to you, and that is why i like this today's post: it looks so natural;
funny how the women put themselves in a row of descending sizes;
nice catch;
jerzy

Spoony (3539) 2005-09-23 3:32

Your wedding serie is going! ;)
This is my prefered. Maybe because the moment...our the girl :)
Nice note.

Furachan (0) 2005-09-23 4:43

I'm with Jerzy here, Richard. This is so natural so "caught on the fly", it positively delights us, ou know...there is a lot of movement here, of latent excitement, colours, and your "panoramic" cropping really works for me.
Lovely image. Well done!
Cheers,
Francis

spence (1679) 2005-09-23 4:43

Hi Richard. What I like here is the way everyone focuses their attention on the girl in mauve. No doubt at all about who's the star here. An interesting group and a nice candid shot - well done.

supereira (9576) 2005-09-23 5:38

Good daily life shot.I like the composition and DOF.Great colors,light and sharpness.I like the detail of the flowers.Good job!

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-09-23 10:57

very good daily life shot, i like the different hair stles and colour, very good work

nwoehnl (120) 2005-09-23 12:30

Hi Richard. A pretty good candid photo of this group at the wedding, where indeed the great variety of dressing styles is an interesting element. Good colors and nice old-town setting in the background.

jhm (83446) 2005-09-23 13:11

Hi Richard,
Indeed the group contains really quite a disparate looking people, also, they are dressed rather differently from how I recall people dressing for weddings,good composition and lovely colours, nice series!
Have a nice weekend,
John

ChrisJ (70443) 2005-09-24 3:49

Hi Richard

I like the alignment of the people in a row, the 'on the run' capture, & the contrast, between the attractive leggy blond woman, & the slightly overwight woman far left. Good work!

Youngsue (99) 2005-09-24 15:34

Hi Richard. Great shot and interesting. You can look at this photo and wonder what they are thinking. The lad with the hood on in the back ground looks out of place. Well done Sue.

kevinos (6927) 2005-09-25 14:25

A wonderful composition of glamorous and colourful people. It has a fashion magazine sort of look. I like the crispness, it seems to suit the subject

manny (21378) 2005-09-26 3:50

A good docu,emtary shot. Nice inteeraction you've caught. The colors are so real...so alive.

rabani (9429) 2005-09-28 3:13

Dear Richard, it looked like they wear not for the occasion but for their age. Natural candid shot you have here. The kind of which you usually get from not asking first :) Levelled composition with focus, and all from a quick draw.

centurion (0) 2005-10-09 7:03

Hello Richard. Nice compositition. The second persons from right make the point.