Remi and I were talking about what qualities we seek in a friend these days, at this age in our lives. And he came across a word that I loved, vrai or “true.”
I think that the same could be said for many of the faces seen at the recent Fête de Gardians in Arles on the First of May. There was something about their traditional costume that made them more themselves. Especially as they all seemed so completely bien dans leur peau, good in their skin.
And that is as true as it gets.
It was interesting to see how transformed so many people were…I thought they were all beautiful too!
Lovely expressive faces… I do love that they are so inspired by their traditions… xv
Heather we were in St Remy 2 years ago when they had their parade ….. It was wonderful as u say to witness the history and the memories that everyone carried in their faces! It was obvious this was what formed their belief and culture … It was special to witness and be a part of – quite unexpectedly!!
These are just amazing.
There is so much movement in these shots, H. Beautifully done.
and they look true to their age…from the young boy to the older lady…in itself such a wonderful thing…
Looks festive.
We saw something similarly "vrai" in Varazze, Liguria last Sunday at their annual Corteo Storico celebrating St Catherine of Siena, the patron saint of the town. (I'm planning to write a post about it one of these days but my photos are not nearly this lovely.)
You are one of the truest. Thank you.
I love all the photos, too.
A xo
They're all beautiful.