Wedding in San Sebastian, a photo from Manila, NCR

Photographer's Note

This was taken in a Catholic Church in Manila on Sunday. The ceremony itself seemed to be quite similar to what I would see in Canada (I did not know the couple, I just happened to be there).

This shot is more of a capture of the beauty of the church than the ceremony itself. What I found interesting while visiting churches in Manila (I was in three on Sunday) was how automated it seemed. Obviously, churches are at a premium, as one wedding would scarcely finish before the next would start. As one wedding would finish, the wedding party from the first would pass by the next wedding party at the entrance. Scarcely five minutes would pass between the end of one ceremony and the beginning of the next. In Canada, I am no expert, but I seem to remember much more time between ceremonies.

This was taken in San Sebastian Church.

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Armindo (593) 2003-11-26 8:55

Very nice image. Beautiful colors.

Liora (1857) 2003-11-26 10:36

Nice image, very detailed and colorful... Your explanation is very interesting as well.

cdewet (0) 2003-11-26 15:08

Like this one a lot, can see what you liked, even on the thumbnail it called to me. Nice one, Darren. Just a wee bit soft on the left of the pulpit area

emax (920) 2003-11-26 18:29

Exellent imagine. The golden altar it's amazing and makes the wonderful composition. The light it's just perfect. The pic deserves higher attention.

flip89 (3418) 2003-11-27 11:13

You captured the magnificence of this old church. The colors are so vivid and ... wild. San Sebastian is one of the more historical churches in Manila (as you know it is inside the old Spanish fort of Intramuros) ... It is a status symbol for a couple to be married in this church - that's why the wedding groups are herded like cattle.

henrye (3500) 2003-11-28 1:13

Great photo. May be a little bit sharper, but otherwise its really good. Good composition, great colors.

rabani (9645) 2004-10-11 1:23

This is the strongest and colorful church wedding I have seen so far.The red carpet with the blue linen on the sides, lead the viewer onto the altar and its facade.This shot Darren not only strong but almost symmetry.

sn00zie (2384) 2005-01-07 9:14

wow! the church is beauuutiiifuulll.... somehow, i'm distracted from the wedding scene and seeing the church..the details, the colors-just too pretty for words..

Photo Information

Copyright: Darren Melrose (Darren) (6823)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-11-23
Categories: Ceremonias
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix 2600Z
Exposición: f/3.5, 1/10 segundos
Details: Tripod: Yes
Versión de la foto: Versión original
Tema(s): Weddings, Red ... the color of passion ... Part II, Marriages, Brides- Grooms- Mariés [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2003-11-26 8:49