Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Wordless Wednesday – Japanese Wedding Portraits

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Location: Meiji Jingu, Tokyo, Japan
Date taken: June 28th, 2008
Camera: Nikon D300 + Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D




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66 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 12:22

    oh wow! those are very pretty costumes! and nice clean shots!

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  2. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 12:26

    You blog makes me want to buy more cameras! LOL - Great photos, Happy WW and thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 12:37

    Wow! Beautiful traditions alive even today! Thank you for sharing.

    Happy WW!

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  4. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 13:06

    Traditional are beautiful upkeeps :)

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  5. Beckie23 July 2008 at 13:12

    Nice! Definitely more sophisticated than my walking carrot, but such is life. Have a good Wednesday.

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  6. Vered 23 July 2008 at 13:16

    Beautiful! The women are so much better-looking than the men. :)

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  7. Crunchy Domestic Goddess23 July 2008 at 13:32

    wow - so beautiful!

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  8. Amila Salgado23 July 2008 at 13:33

    Very beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing this.

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  9. catsynth23 July 2008 at 13:40

    Lovely photos.
    Congratulations, and Happy WW

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  10. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 13:45

    These are very beautiful shots. You do such a good job with wedding photos -- no matter which culture. Bravo.

    Bobbie

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  11. Corey~living and loving23 July 2008 at 14:16

    oh my word...those are fabulous! :) love all the color.
    happy WW!

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  12. Cecily R23 July 2008 at 14:17

    Lovely photography!

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  13. Sister Snoopy23 July 2008 at 14:19

    Absolutely STUNNING!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Linda23 July 2008 at 14:42

    The lady in the last photo looks timeless but her husband gives her away with his look. The clothes are beautiful, but the last photo is my favourite with the clothes.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  15. Linda23 July 2008 at 14:45

    I can tell he is just very happy.

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  16. Robin23 July 2008 at 14:52

    Beautiful pictures and stunning clothes. I love the way their smiles show through their serious demeanor.

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  17. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 15:04

    Beautiful shots! I love the costumes of the couple especially the white one wore by the lady.

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  18. PhotoChick23 July 2008 at 15:46

    Oh my goodness!!! Those photos are SPECTACULAR!!!! My husband lived in Japan when he was in the Marines. It's so wonderful to see images in & of Japan, but this sure beats all!!

    Thank you so much for visiting & commenting - it's a true blessing to see work like yours.

    Keep up the fabulous work, and Happy Wordless Wednesday!!!

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  19. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 16:34

    Wow! Amazing. I love traditional Japanese clothes. They're so beautiful. Great shots!

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  20. Digital Flower Pictures23 July 2008 at 17:41

    Wow the 105mm looks like a beautiful portrait lens. Nice job.

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  21. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 17:58

    My favorite entries so far! Great wedding portraits.

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  22. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 17:59

    These are just amazing. Very colorful :)

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  23. shiera (bisdakbabbles)23 July 2008 at 18:11

    so pretty! too bad I haven't witnessed a Japanese wedding yet. :(

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  24. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 18:22

    Great shots! Wow you have my dream photo gears! :)

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  25. Four-eyed-missy23 July 2008 at 18:27

    Beautiful wedding portraits... was this a real wedding or staged?

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  26. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 18:31

    What simply stunning photos. Thanks for your kind comments on mine

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  27. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 18:37

    Clear, lovely shots! It's interesting to know the Japanese wedding dresses and suits. Very unique and elegant.

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  28. Ken23 July 2008 at 18:55

    Beautiful shots.

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  29. Mojo23 July 2008 at 19:05

    I love the color in the first sevral shots, but the simple white sheen in the last one is probably my favorite. Very striking shots.

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  30. Barb23 July 2008 at 19:07

    Just lovely! The last one is my favorite!

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  31. Chrisbookarama23 July 2008 at 19:39

    Wow, those are some impressive dresses!

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  32. smarmoofus23 July 2008 at 19:46

    Oh, these are stunning photos. Of course the subject is beautiful, but the crispness and vivid colours of the shots really draw the eye. Fabulous!

    -smarmoofus

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  33. maiylah23 July 2008 at 19:54

    wow...so beautiful!

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  34. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 20:48

    Nice to see tradition is still alive and well. Beautiful shots!

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  35. Unknown23 July 2008 at 20:54

    Happy WW! I like the third one the most because of the SMILES on the face of the bride and groom!

    Thank you for your recent visit. I invite your blog readers to see a what it must be like for angels to take a shyt on my WW-post this week...

    peace, Villager

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  36. tigerfish23 July 2008 at 21:08

    It's so pretty! And it looks such a solemn wedding process :)

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  37. Unknown23 July 2008 at 21:10

    so beautiful

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  38. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 21:16

    what beautiful garments! Happy WW

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  39. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 21:43

    lovely wedding photos..

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  40. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 21:43

    Very pretty!

    The photos and the tradition.

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  41. Dianne - Bunny Trails23 July 2008 at 22:07

    They're all very beautiful shots. Nicely done. :D

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  42. Lisa Cobler23 July 2008 at 22:35

    Beautiful shots. Great post!

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  43. Unknown23 July 2008 at 23:06

    Very lovely! The brides are so beautiful!

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  44. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 23:06

    How very beautiful CK!

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  45. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 23:17

    Those photos are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Always Been Different23 July 2008 at 23:17

    WOW!!!!

    Fabulous WW!

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  47. Anonymous23 July 2008 at 23:31

    You are an excellent photographer. These wedding pictures are simply beautiful.

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  48. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 00:28

    Beautifully composed wedding photographs! Gorgeous ceremonial attire! Thanks for stopping by.

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  49. SjP24 July 2008 at 01:43

    Beautiful!

    This week's WW at SjP's is dedicated to finding Namia Vaught. I hope you and your readers will have the opportunity to stop by to see if you recognize her.

    Much obliged, SjP

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  50. Carletta24 July 2008 at 01:58

    WOW! These are absolutely stunning!
    The colors are so vibrant.
    Very well done.

    Thanks for your visit and comment to mine earlier today.

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  51. Gabriel24 July 2008 at 02:11

    Fantastic pictures, and what a great story they tell!

    Thanks for dropping by.

    My WW post...

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  52. Susan Demeter24 July 2008 at 02:15

    Beautiful couple & photos!

    Happy WW!

    My WW entries for today are at:

    Pastyme With Good Companye

    The Paranormal Blog

    Nuttin' But

    And thank you for stopping by!

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  53. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 02:35

    Those are some really beautiful and fascinating photos. My mother led tours in the Asian Art section of the Denver Art Museum for more than 40 years and I know she would love these pics as well.
    Thanks for this!

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  54. carrie24 July 2008 at 03:27

    those are so neat! What a cool experience to be able to photograph something like that!

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  55. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 03:35

    That red kimono is AMAZING! Gorgeous fabric, and the details of it.. oh my. Happy WW! :)

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  56. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 03:59

    Exquisite photography. Stunning outfits. A different style of beauty - just gorgeous.

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  57. Kat24 July 2008 at 08:47

    Once again you leave me speechless. Beautiful shots!

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  58. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 09:50

    All I can say is WOW!

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  59. Mama Grizzly24 July 2008 at 09:50

    Very cool and interesting!

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  60. Maisie24 July 2008 at 09:58

    These are so beautiful and colorful. What a neat opportunity you had to be there in person. Thanks for visiting mine.

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  61. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 10:50

    Gorgeous photos! Really breathtaking. Thanks for sharing visiting.

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  62. Anonymous24 July 2008 at 11:48

    These are current day photos? Amazing and beautiful. Happy WW!

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  63. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)25 July 2008 at 09:24

    I love the first and last ones in particular. Yay!

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  64. CK Ng25 July 2008 at 20:14

    Thanks to all Wordless Wednesday participants for your visits and kind compliments. It was a real wedding amongst many during my visit to Meiji Jingu. I witnessed 5 or 6 wedding processions within 2 hours.

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  65. Rhonda Gales 29 July 2008 at 18:22

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. Your shots are stunning. What camera would you recommend for a beginner?

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  66. CK Ng29 July 2008 at 19:53

    Hi rmgales, I would recommend a Nikon D60 with the kit lens if you are just starting up. :)

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