It is common in French towns and villages for the mayor and the members of the 'Conseil Municipal' (think Town Council) to invite the local inhabitants to the 'Voeux du Maire' where he offers his best wishes for the coming year. He (or indeed she) also details what projects have been undertaken during the past year and outlines what is planned for the current one. The official part is then followed by drinks and canapés... most people like this part best!
This image was taken during the mayor's speech: Mrs S was sitting to my left and this lady and her partner were next to Mrs S.
I think I like this best on white... and you don't often hear me say that!
This lady, very personable, is the Mayor's secretary and has recently taken up post at Paimpont. Although she follows a hard act, she has the mettle required to play a key role at Paimpont.
What I really like about this shot is the expression on the face of the woman, and the grain in the image.
I find the fella looking down a distraction. Maybe a second later he would have been out of view.
@gamelee Interesting! I saw this lady - difficult to miss as she was not much more than a metre away - and was immediately drawn by the rapt expression on her face. I framed up the image and just as I pressed the shutter, her partner leaned forward into shot. After a minute or so he leaned back and I got the shot I wanted - the lady alone. Except that when I looked at the two images, this was the one that I liked best - the one of the lady on her own looked a bit bare and unbalanced. And he's listening to the mayor too, as are the folk in the background!
She seems to be paying attention and he is just want to get on with the drinks and canapés. Although I guess I should have read further before commenting huh?
January 7th, 2020
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I find the fella looking down a distraction. Maybe a second later he would have been out of view.
Cheers Richard.