Wedding Abstract

[Nidhi]

Abstracts from a hindu wedding.

Thanks for looking. Cheers.

 

[Killx]

Really like the 1st and last shots - the paintings on their hands are amasing.

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks Killx.

the paintings on their hands are amasing.

That's henna.

Cheers.

 

[Killx]

Just out of interest is their a reason other than privacy that their are no facial shots?

 

[photoboy15]

I like #2. looks like a stock shot.

 

[Nidhi]

Actually I am yet to post process any facial shot.

Just out of interest is their a reason other than privacy that their are no facial shots?

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks Photoboy15. Cheers.

I like #2. looks like a stock shot.

 

[JonMikal]

interesting shots Nihdi.

what does that symbol in the first and second stand for?

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks JM.

what does that symbol in the first and second stand for?

That's a 'Swastik'. In sanskrit, it means 'god well being' or 'welcome'. It has been an auspicious symbol for hindus since Vedic times.

Cheers.

 

[woodsac]

These are very nice images!

Jon, when I first went to Korea, they were everywhere. Not the same meaning that we would think of. They are a religious symbol.

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks Woodsac. Cheers.

These are very nice images!

Jon, when I first went to Korea, they were everywhere. Not the same meaning that we would think of. They are a religious symbol.

 

[aprilraven]

just really neat shots.... i am guessing the rice on the coconut represents maybe long life... fertility possibly??? can you tell me?

and the paper she hands him..what is that?? and the burning??
and i am also guessing that the seeds on the paper is fertility also??

these are so very interesting..and i love the detail of the henna on her hands..i think you did a great job!!

 

[Mansi]

beautiful images Nidhi, makes me bang my head on the wall as to why i didnt shoot any at my cousins wedding earlier this month coz indian weddings are sure beautiful.
love#2, the backlight on the paper is awesome
#5 is very cool too

woodsac

Jon, when I first went to Korea, they were everywhere. Not the same meaning that we would think of. They are a religious symbol.

because the n a z i (why does this word blank out, hence im spacing it!) symbol is similar... well you can probably even mistake the two for the other.

Thanks for sharing these Nidhi, look forward to more

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks Aprilraven.

i am guessing the rice on the coconut represents maybe long life... fertility possibly??? can you tell me?

Yes, perhaps. I not quite sure.

and the paper she hands him..what is that?? and the burning??

The paper is an envelope containing money.

They are offering Ghee (purified butter) in the fire to please the gods. This ritual is called 'Havan'.

Cheers.

 

[Nidhi]

Thanks a lot, Mansi. Cheers.

beautiful images Nidhi, makes me bang my head on the wall as to why i didnt shoot any at my cousins wedding earlier this month coz indian weddings are sure beautiful.
love#2, the backlight on the paper is awesome
#5 is very cool too

woodsac because the n a z i (why does this word blank out, hence im spacing it!) symbol is similar... well you can probably even mistake the two for the other.

Thanks for sharing these Nidhi, look forward to more