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7 Oct 2011

Lucidity is a form of Resistance

copyright Carla Coulson

When I first arrived in Paris I adored photographing protests. At protests the French are at their passionate best fighting for what they believe in. About 5 years ago the French government threatened to bring in a new law giving people in their first job few rights, the French hit the street.

I found this beautifully dressed man near Place de Italie and loved his signs. They translate as "I am not proud of this shitty European enonomy that I am leaving my children" and the second one "Lucidity is a form of Resistance". If only we all cared as much about ours and others rights as the French!! Vive La France!! Carla x ps taken on my leica m7 using Tri-x film..
 
 
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7 comments:

  1. Notes From ABroad7 October 2011 at 15:05

    I love it.
    I love that he is concerned about the children and the future.
    From a standpoint of being out of the country of my birth and watching events of late, I see a selfishness that is very disheartening.

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  2. this is Belgium7 October 2011 at 16:19

    In these days, photographs taken with film are special ! Love this Frenchman and the way he cares for those coming after him. Très réussi

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  3. Virginia7 October 2011 at 21:49

    A timely post Carla as it seems people in many countries including mine are fed up! I love his messages.
    V

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  4. James Nel8 October 2011 at 06:56

    Vive La France!!

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  5. Lisa Chiodo8 October 2011 at 10:07

    Well dressed and well spoken...beautifully put!
    ciao lisa

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  6. Francine Gardner9 October 2011 at 13:47

    Dear Carla...keep in mind that protesting is a favorite French activity....

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  7. clipping path13 October 2011 at 09:33

    Thanks for sharing this information and beautiful picture.. They are really stunning... You did a great job.

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