Traditional Wedding Celebration, a photo from Gorenjska, West

Photographer's Note

While visiting Slovenia, I stumbled upon this traditional wedding celebration in the old town square in Skofja Loka. Unfortunately, I didn't have my SLR with me, and all I had was my little Yashica T4. Proof that, while a P&S is not as flexible as an SLR, it's a hell of a lot better than no camera at all when you stumble upon an amazing photo op!

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adam (860) 2002-10-27 1:53

I really like the look of the guitar player and the girl next to him. Really brings it to life. The old buildings with flowers hanging from the sides, the sky, the cathedral in the background help make this image extraordinary.

pimster (175) 2002-10-27 12:28

The best photo opportunities are the ones you least expect. Nice shot; The buildings provide a perspective which almost makes it look like the street is filled with hundreds of people. At first I thought that I would have liked to see more from the bride and groom. This framing however adds the band to the 'attention area' of this. shot which works really well. You must have been standing on something to get this point of view or did you shoot it over your head?

mdchachi (1612) 2002-10-28 10:16

The perspective helps make this shot special, like you're standing on a step ladder as the official photographer or something. But nobody's looking at the camera, so it feels almost like a movie scene.

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kova (29) 2003-01-05 17:58

Superb photo !!!

lunamars (7) 2003-09-24 10:13

This is a really nice photo of the people having fun and enjoying the 2 that got married. It is nice to see happy people. There little band is cool also, thats an awesome traditonal wedding photo. right on sam

touristdidi (8583) 2003-11-04 9:14

wow.... looks like fun...... needed to be more sharp, but I guess any camera is better than none.....it seems now if I miss a wonderful shot, then I get another better chance a differet day....maybe you will go back another day, and even be invited to one?

kooki (556) 2004-08-11 15:06