stuny Posted December 5, 2006 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) In most of Papua New Guinea, if Christian missionaries haven’t converted you, weddings are a bit different than we’re used to in more industrialized nations. Generally, the suitor cuts a deal with the mother of the prospective bride for a “bride payment” of a certain number of pigs, to go to the family of the bride, plus one more pig for the mother. Once they agree on a price and the prospective groom makes the payment, the marriage is completed without any other ceremony or activity. Below we see, left to right, the mother of the bride, the bride and the bride’s aunt. For more photos of this “event” please see the third page of Papua New Guinea photos on our site. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/10745-mother-bride-aunt/?do=findComment&comment=111539'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Hi stuny, Take a look here Mother, Bride & Aunt. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jmr Posted December 5, 2006 Share #2 Posted December 5, 2006 Stuart, another super shot; luminous, colourful, well exposed - but above all, sensitive to the subject. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noriko_miyazaki Posted December 5, 2006 Share #3 Posted December 5, 2006 Stuart, Superb photography. Love the colours, expressions and details. Noriko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdb Posted December 5, 2006 Share #4 Posted December 5, 2006 Stuart! Beautiful portraits, wonderful picture, amazing details and 3D sensation. DMR ? Magnifique! Gérard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamilsukun Posted December 5, 2006 Share #5 Posted December 5, 2006 Stuart, This is the highest color photo point achievable. Thanks for sharing. May I ask what camera did you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted December 5, 2006 Share #6 Posted December 5, 2006 This image is very strong Stuart. Very well seen and captured. Best Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinop Posted December 5, 2006 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Interesting and enjoyable. Clear and crisp tones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminw Posted December 5, 2006 Share #8 Posted December 5, 2006 Amazing image and beautifully captured ! I can only agree on what has been said before ... outstanding contribution to this forum. Well done!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciz Posted December 6, 2006 Share #9 Posted December 6, 2006 Stuart, fantastic composition, colours and light. Yor standard is always at highest level. Cheers Luciano Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Van der Herten Posted December 6, 2006 Share #10 Posted December 6, 2006 A beautiful shot, Stuart. Your self help group might consider to look for a large PM storage room, in order to even better kick the habit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share #11 Posted December 6, 2006 John, Noriko, Paul, Armin & Luciano -- Thank you. Dirk - Thank you, but isn't it a felony in Belgium to let PM loose its freshness? Gerard & Kamil - Thank you. For the DMR and zoom sceptics, most of my PNG photos are with R8/DMR and 28-70 zoom, though I think I shot this one with the 80-200 zoom. A few also have the Apo 2X along with the long zoom, and a few were with my now sea-water soaked FX-01. Gerard - I'm very glad to see you back here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Van der Herten Posted December 6, 2006 Share #12 Posted December 6, 2006 Dirk - Thank you, but isn't it a felony in Belgium to let PM loose its freshness? Don't worry, Stuart, it's only a misdemeanor, although a very serious one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted December 6, 2006 Share #13 Posted December 6, 2006 What an arresting photograph. What do you mean marriage is different if you haven't been converted by the missionaries? Your description of their marriage would sound familiar to many Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share #14 Posted December 6, 2006 Michael - Thank you. The weddings I've been to in and around London (such as in Hartfordshire) didn't involve any pigs as bride payment that I noticed, plus there was still a ceremony. I guess I've gone to the wrong weddings, though the ones I did go to were a lot of fun (think of the first two weddings in 4 Weddings and a Funeral). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted December 7, 2006 Share #15 Posted December 7, 2006 Stuart, There isn't much more that I can add that hasn't already been said, except how well you caught three uniquely different expressions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted December 7, 2006 Share #16 Posted December 7, 2006 Very powerful image, Stuart. I love the strength and depth of the colors, the bokeh and mostly the expressions. But, what does one do if the prospective in-laws don't like pork? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share #17 Posted December 7, 2006 Richard - Thank you. Brent - Thank you. I suppose they could have "long pork" instead, which had been on the menu of some of the clans/tribes until fairly recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
comapedrosa Posted December 8, 2006 Share #18 Posted December 8, 2006 Stuart, I can only echo what has been written above: a stunning photo from both the artistic and technical points of view. If I may add, I remember a not-so-recent post shorlty after you acquired your DMR suggesting that the DMR had improved even further your style. In case any proof was needed, this would be it. C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share #19 Posted December 8, 2006 Comapredosa - Thank you. You're too kind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted December 9, 2006 Share #20 Posted December 9, 2006 Fantastic! Love the clarity in your focus, the bokeh, the vibrant colors, and the expressions you captured on the ladies. Thanks also for the history lesson;) Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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