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.
Merci, ma belle! I am not as courageous of taking photos of people as you are…so this was a good start!
Quelle glorious Fete!
Felt like we were there, just to the left of the church by the market square sipping a citron presse at bistro au coin!
Lovely evocative picture essay.
*wavingfromLA*
tg xx
You know as well as I that women work for months and months on their costumes. Isn't that lovely? I once had an Arlesienne couturiere show me the guide book for every tiny detail of the costumes–it was really impressive.
Hope you are relaxing today! 😉
Oh how fantastic that you got to see that Wyn! I know that trip was influential for you and your work. And yes, it is in their genes and their pride (which can drive me crazy in everyday life) was on fine display here…
Thank you so much Janey! 🙂
Thank you, Suze! I was frustrated and missed a lot. This was the limit of what I know how to do technically speaking but I am learning and it was good to try!
So beautifully said–none of the blurring that we all do these days…
As festive as an event centered around a Mass can get!
Oh! Remi covered that story many years ago! It sounds AMAZING. Lucky you to have seen it!!
You are amazing, Aidan. Merci, amiga.