The Mini Courtship Ceremony Part 5 0f 5
Oct 19, 2023 06:38:22 #
Documentation, technically well done, but I will not say "conventionally beautiful." Fortunately or un-fortunately this is a tradition that will fade with time. If we in the "west" had to under go wearing such gear and modifications of bodies [nose ring] before marriage, then it would be taken more seriously.
Indeed your life is an adventure... few are so adventuresome
Indeed your life is an adventure... few are so adventuresome
Oct 19, 2023 07:04:34 #
MosheR wrote:
Please start this series at "The Mini Courtship Ceremony Part 1 0f 5."
One more group of portraits of my Minj friends. They were wonderful people who generously took my wife and me in. And fifteen years after the fact, I remember them with warm feelings.
One more group of portraits of my Minj friends. They were wonderful people who generously took my wife and me in. And fifteen years after the fact, I remember them with warm feelings.
A fantastic series!!! Mel
Oct 19, 2023 07:29:50 #
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Oct 19, 2023 08:11:21 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Marilyng1 wrote:
These photos are just beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with us!
The photos are beautiful because the church is beautiful. But I thank you for your comments.
Oct 19, 2023 08:12:25 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
MosheR wrote:
The photos are beautiful because the church is beautiful. But I thank you for your comments.
Sorry. I mixed up two of my posts. Yes. Those people were wonderful, and were very generous to allow my wife and me to attend that ceremony.
Oct 19, 2023 08:13:00 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
Tdearing wrote:
Great interesting shots, I feel I can sense their personalities.
Good for you. Those folks certainly did have very strong personalities.
Oct 19, 2023 08:13:29 #
Oct 19, 2023 08:15:29 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
dpullum wrote:
Documentation, technically well done, but I will not say "conventionally beautiful." Fortunately or un-fortunately this is a tradition that will fade with time. If we in the "west" had to under go wearing such gear and modifications of bodies [nose ring] before marriage, then it would be taken more seriously.
Indeed your life is an adventure... few are so adventuresome
Indeed your life is an adventure... few are so adventuresome
I don't know what the scene in Tampa is, but here in NYC we see nose rings and tattoos galore. I'm wondering what will happen in the future when the ink fades and their skin stretches. Anyway, thanks for your always generous comments.
Oct 19, 2023 08:19:55 #
Typical to your style, with riveting photographs and enlightening narrative, this series has opened my eyes to a Papua New Guinea that I didn't know about. Historically, that region ran rampart with headhunters and cannibalism was common. Different missionary groups have sought to change a lot of that, but I don't know, some of those practices may still persist in the deepest, most isolated parts of that area.
Bravo!! This was a fascinating excursion into what, for me, was an alien world. But now, maybe not so much.
Bravo!! This was a fascinating excursion into what, for me, was an alien world. But now, maybe not so much.
Oct 19, 2023 08:23:05 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
black mamba wrote:
Typical to your style, with riveting photographs a... (show quote)
The tribes still did fight each other when we were there and, we were told, still head hunted. We actually witnessed a shooting. They were very kind to us, but are brutal with each other. Remember Michael Rockefeller??
Oct 19, 2023 08:25:09 #
Oct 19, 2023 09:06:30 #
MosheR
Loc: New York City
jaymatt wrote:
Nice captures on all the series--enjoyed.
Thank you for that, John.
Oct 19, 2023 10:06:42 #
Wow! These are awesomely (?) striking images! Now, I need to go back and look at the 4 postings I missed! Well done!
Oct 19, 2023 11:08:55 #
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