It’s almost 2:30AM and I thought that I would sneak this one into the blogosphere just before the 25th and I’m happy I did. A killer post for old times sake. You see, some time ago I travelled up to the land of traffic circle, better known as the Free State, to shoot the wedding of Gautengers Mawethu and Tebello just outside of Welkom. For non-South Africans reading this post you will have guessed it right if you thought Welkom meant ‘welcome’ and in this instance it’s just the Afrikaans version of it. Aptly named Welkom, the hospitality and friendly faces from the heartland again didn’t disappoint.
One thing that struck me when I arrived at Welkom is how it reminded me of Johannesburg when I was so much younger, yellow mine dumps and all. How times have changed.
Mawethu and Tebello’s ceremony and reception took place at Tikwe Lodge on the banks of the Sand river just outside of Welkom.
Right now its raining softly outside and a light breeze is forcing the rain drops onto the window. As I write this I know this will be the last post for 2011 and after this I will relax my weary bones for a week or two for some much-needed rest. I’ve shot and edited a lot this year, but most importantly learned so much.
As for the rest I am wishing you all a Blessed Christmas and prosperous 2012. Make it yours and don’t forget to bend it.
H.
by Hannes
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