Visitors to Paimpont... by vignouse

Visitors to Paimpont...

...ten feet and generations apart!

What doesn't show clearly here, but what first caught my eye, is that these two elderly couples marched - that's the only word for it - in perfect formation step like a military patrol on a mission... in complete contrast to the laid-back young people behind them.
lovely bw
April 7th, 2015  
High heels and hats! But they are holding hands! As you say, a different generation but these young lot might become exactly the same in the years to come!
April 7th, 2015  
They are all putting on the style, showing they belong to a particular 'gang', whatever their age. Nice idea, Richard, well captured.
April 7th, 2015  
nice!
April 7th, 2015  
Great street shot! Love the different body gestures, lighting and texture. Fav
April 7th, 2015  
This shot shows the demeanor contrasts quite well...older couples look a bit formal whereas the younger group look loser and more approachable...great shot, composition
April 7th, 2015  
Nice "street" shot. They sure all look bundled up. Must still be very chilly there.
April 7th, 2015  
good processing and presentation
April 7th, 2015  
Love the hand-holding.
April 7th, 2015  
The lady in the back almost looks like she is questioning the young people being there.
April 8th, 2015  
wonderful street photography capture and fantastic b&w
April 8th, 2015  
Ah yes Richard you have really caught the different body language
April 8th, 2015  
so interesting ... lots to see here ... wonderful processing .... fav
April 8th, 2015  
Very cool capture and processing. fav
April 8th, 2015  
I really like the story in this image. The contrast in the two groups is amazing. I don't know if it's intentional or not, but I might want to see it with the horizon leveled.
April 8th, 2015  
Great capture of the contrasting dispositions!
April 8th, 2015  
This is an interesting shot, for all the reasons you detailed in your comments. The body language tells the tale, certainly. On a personal note... I urge our tourists to give up those heels in their touring boots! ;) A telling generational picture and lovely candid capture.
April 8th, 2015  
So many contrasts here that it almost looks like you used models. It's really perfect in the contrast of dress, the body language, the grouping. I like how you've processed this.
April 8th, 2015  
Well spotted Richard. Makes a great story and lots to look at.
April 8th, 2015  
Great study in contrasts! Excellent capture.
April 8th, 2015  
Terrific image and observations.
April 8th, 2015  
good work as usual Richard..
April 8th, 2015  
love your processing
April 8th, 2015  
Such crispness to this photo, a feature that goes perfectly with the stark expressions of the two couples. I'll be imagining their "marching" steps for the rest of the day now. You've created a picture that gets the mind to thinking. Well done.
April 8th, 2015  
A good street shot made all the better for your observations on the generation gap..
April 8th, 2015  
Great in b&w
April 8th, 2015  
This tells such a good story. I really like it. Fav for me.
April 8th, 2015  
High heels, hats, and body language of these two couples. Interesting observation........ Nicely done.
April 8th, 2015  
Nice composition. Great story here.
April 9th, 2015  
Fantastic shot. Well done. Fav
April 9th, 2015  
well spotted, the body language and expressions speaks volumes
fav
April 9th, 2015  
Great body language in this shot. I love the contrast between the two groups.
April 9th, 2015  
Methinks the demeanour of the adults screams ex military personnel. I find their clone appearance quite unsettling. By contrast, the relaxed grouping of the Youth Team suggests a mutually supportive and sympa dynamic. The full cheeked smile is the cherry on the cake! Peerless!
April 9th, 2015  
@nap101 Hello Nancy - the image as shot was square and upright but it obviously slipped slightly when I was cropping out a parked car. Correction duly made as requested and I hope you like it better now... but do bear in mind that the ground slopes away to the left which confuses the eye somewhat.
April 10th, 2015  
no worries. It's a great image.
You didn't need to change it just for me. I hope you like it better.
April 10th, 2015  
I love this and your description of the people. I can imagine the march of the older couples ... they were clearly on a mission!
April 15th, 2015  
I'm full of admiration for the older woman with those high heels 1 (I can scarcely walk in flats.) I'd love to see more people wearing hats, not just beanies. This is a wonderfully observed shot.
April 16th, 2015  
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