An Exotic Affair

I think I’ve mentioned before that I like color?  Culture?  Love?

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Well take all of those things, mix them together, add one Liesl for a day and I’m in heaven!

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The family heirloom necklace.

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This woman was trained in the art of pinning Saris!

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The Baraat ceremony with the white horse

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It was so crowded that I almost stepped in some formidable substance to get this close ;-)

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I adore fathers.

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And brothers.

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And crying mothers.

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I love all the dance performances at Indian weddings!

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This ceremony and reception was held at the Rochester Convention Center in Rochester, NY.

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Thank you so much for letting me into your lives for such an important day!

Liesl

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  1. Mell Bell

    Gorgeous! I love the traditions, the COLORS, the moments. You’re awesome like that

    Aug 25, 2009 @ 10:32 pm


  2. eleise

    These are gorgeous Liesl! Truly lovely. xo

    Aug 29, 2009 @ 4:28 pm


  3. Buba

    Dear Liesl

    I enjoy your pictures, the way you show moments, movements, emotions, colours.Especially I enjoy the humour in your photography. The emotions come through your photos as if I were there. It happens very seldom that I am moved that much by a photo…
    Buba

    Aug 31, 2009 @ 2:53 pm


  4. admin

    Buba you are so precious. I have enjoyed getting to know your spirit, I hope we can meet someday!

    Aug 31, 2009 @ 7:04 pm


  5. Klaus

    Liesl, you are not “just” a photographer – for me, you are a seer. You see things through your lens that other never notice. But what I love most about your pictures is that you cature the soul and live of a moment, of a person, of a day. Congratulations for your great work! Klaus (your friend from fb)

    Sep 11, 2009 @ 12:19 pm