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Spring time in Prague is beautiful. The historic locations, combined with the blossoming flowers is a sight to behold. Though there are many places one can experience, one of the more popular is Petrin Hill.

Perhaps it is because at night one can see the illuminated ‘little Eiffel Tower’ over looking the city down below, or the observatory where one can gaze at the stars on a clear nite. And who can forget the funicular that slowly brings people up the hill? Maybe it is the stunning views from the many paths that criss cross this park and the scent of the rose gardens that draws us? For me, it is simply because it is an oasis of calm.

Coming from Hong Kong, Shirley & Green were keen on some more natural locations with their Prague pre wedding portrait session. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that for many of our world travelers the architecture and the many iconic locations that define this city are ‘must haves’, but sometimes it is nice to embrace the simple beauty of nature and especially in a park overlooking a remarkable skyline below.

In addition to its beauty, Petrin also has a tradition that every couple must abide if they are here on May 1st. In Prague they say that if you kiss your girl under the Cherry Blossom tree ‘she will always be beautiful.’ Another saying, ‘love confirmed with a kiss under the Cherry Blossom tree will last forever’.

Presented here are some of Shirley & Green’s favorite images from that day.

Dear Kurt, The photos are absolutely FABULOUS!! We like them very much. Especially Petrin Cherry Blossoms, Charles Bridge and Obecni Dum. Thank you for your hard work.

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To Shirley & Green, you two are a wonderful couple and I am quite pleased to have met you and captured these images on your behalf here in Prague. On behalf of myself and my team we wish you both much love, happiness and prosperity in your new lives together as husband and wife.

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One of my favorite and very cool couples from last year – the lovely Jay & Ambrose.

Jay & Ambrose traveled over from Hong Kong to have their pre-wedding portrait session in Prague on a very special day: May 1st. This is usually a day where the city is filled with protests, marches and counter protests. So not wanting to be a part of that we headed to the Holešovice theme park that has been a local attraction for many years.

It is always fun capturing people not being concerned with being photographed – and you cant go wrong with the many rides, the cotton candy and of course my favorite: the bumper cars.

Holešovice was the site of the 1891 World’s Fair that was opened by Archduke Karl Ludwig when this land was originally a part of the Austria-Hungarian empire. Though many of these buildings that were created for it are in poor shape it is still a wonderful location to visit and experience the grandeur of its past.

For many Prague lovers, Petrin Hill is the location for an annual rite: a kiss underneath its Cherry Blossom Trees. Funny enough we were discussing this exact tradition when I spied Antonin Kratchovil. For those who know photography Antonin is one of the worlds greatest photojournalist and so seeing him again (he was actually a judge at Czech Press Photo when I was awarded a 1^st Place for my News reporting)and photographing him participating in this Prague rite was a laugh. Not to be left out Jay & Ambrose stood under the very same tree and also participated in this wonderful ritual that many of us vow never to miss.

Later and after an outfit change, we jumped aboard David Cerny’s Baby’s for a quick snap as well as took in some other out of the way locations that make this city so special.

For many couples there is nothing more romantic than standing atop the world famous Charles Bridge and watching the sun set slowly behind Prague Castle – it is truly unforgettable.

To Jay & Ambrose, it was wonderful meeting the two of you as well as getting to know you a bit better. And the next time you two are here the round of Scotch is on me. BTW thanks for the brilliant book – he is one of my favorite authors!

Wishing you much love, happiness and prosperity in your new lives together as husband and wife!