Following up on my Renn Faire Fairies post earlier this week, I thought I would share some more of my photos from the New York State Renaissance Faire. This time the focus is on the women warriors. The battles, sword play and general merriment displayed by these powerful women captivated this photog. In addition to the picture taking, I was even inspired to finally buy my own sword.
Perhaps one day I will wield it with the strength and enthusiasm of the women I saw at the faire.
We had so much fun watching all of the battles at the live chess match. There was humor, athleticism and graceful thrashings of their male opponents.
My all time favorite sword wielding women are a bodacious, bad ass and bawdy troupe called Vixens En Garde. We’ve seen them at the NY Capital District Renaissance Faire and at the New York State Renaissance Faire. They never fail to entertain. For this performance Athena, Hera and Persephone had us laughing and thoroughly engaged. Being there is the best way to fully appreciate these women wielding weapons, but until you get a chance to go to a faire and see them in person, enjoy the photos below.
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LisaDW Photography & Art 