The Laetare louviérois, carnival louvière 2010
March 19th, 2010
I was contacted by Lionel as part of a book project on the carnival of La Louviere, which will be published by the company of Gilles merchants, plus a photo book, a book that finally something comprised of large images with a small line for the image caption.
We were 6 photographers working on the story, I was the only foreigner in folklore, one reason among others why I had been chosen: the advantage of being outside is that we have a look "innocent" on folklore. In addition, in a city where almost everyone knows, if it was my city I would have risked to spend more time talking to people to make images: there was not the case. In my case, does anyone know allowed me to spend more time with a box in his hand a glass of beer (well, it's an image I do not like beer).
Carnival of Louvière is less known than that of Binche (which is part of UNESCO heritage). In my head of Boeotian, was only the Gilles in Binche, the Gilles Louviere has its folklore and its own, including the "Burning of the Bosses" which symbolizes the arrival of spring (cf. the photo of the gentleman from straw burning).
If you want to learn more about the folklore of the Carnival of the Louvière
I was there Monday and Tuesday, two days to follow Gilles, every photographer had his "mission statement" (photo by Air Balloon, group photos, photo of a boat, etc.).
I was over there in freestyle with the goal of returning to the atmosphere and to get the human contact, to photograph things that are quite simple but to the point, have images that tell something
I followed the Gilles during collection. Basically, Gilles Gilles will seek other from house to house, each time with a champagne stop - quite an interesting experience, we enter the world of people, we spend our time to refuse the champagne at 9 am for then move on to another house and so on ... It's very friendly and even apart from alcohol, people are really open and welcoming!
Ray technique as usual as the set I would have liked to have the 24 1.4 but it was not yet available, so a Nikon D3, a 14mm2.8, a 35 F2, and a 50mm1.4 85mm1
4 all in one bag Domke F6.
For now, I made a selection of images "hot" right after the carnival, to be refined to the book: I mean it's not necessarily who they appear, I still a lot more and I will choose ...
Lionel has kindly hosted for the occasion so I avoided going back at odd hours. I now see the work of other photographers, the book is in the hands of those responsible for the editing, I'm curious to see the "finished product". There will also be a photo exhibition at the end of the book.
The book " The Laetare louviérois "will be available late October 2010 and is available for pre order
The book " The Laetare louviérois "will be available late October 2010 and is available for pre order
March 19th, 2010 at 2:20
Very nice as usual. Bravo.
March 19th, 2010 at 2:40
Super nice looked like a lot, bravo
March 19th, 2010 at 3:07
Nice look at this event!
Thank you
March 19th, 2010 at 3:17
Beautiful series!
portraits are mostly very successful. I love the colors, the entire series is rich and alive.
March 19th, 2010 at 3:39
Beautiful photos, congratulations!
I was there it's just magic!
March 19th, 2010 at 3:49
Full of life!
I'm still flabbergasted by your colors.
Hat, especially for wide angle photos.
March 19th, 2010 at 3:54
Again a very nice series! Could you tell us what basic salary are you doing to get to like made with your photos?!
March 19th, 2010 at 4:57
the D3-resistant oranges?
superb, as usual!
March 19th, 2010 at 6:06
Superb ...
And D3 has not suffered too much with all the shaving foam, confetti and other ...?
March 19th, 2010 at 6:30
As usual, great pictures of excellent quality ...
Looks like you used more CO Update wide-angle than usual, but hey maybe that impression.
I love how you followed the "Gilles", it really reportage. That said, I rather regret that there have no more pictures of the public.
Ps: happy birthday (I saw it on your facebook page, but I am not sure that's true!)
March 19th, 2010 at 7:15
Super Clean really super Photos
As usual nan?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:56
superb, the atmosphere is well done, the pictures are beautiful. I take this opportunity to to honor an exceptional photographer disappeared too quickly, which was particularly fond of the carnival. Aurelie first carnival without you, too empty!
March 20th, 2010 at 2:46
It's nice to see images!
plus c is the first time I see a festival "traditional" Belgian, and c is not due to open in Japan see, I am surprised and impressed, ca al air and c is very nice photograph well!
in constructive feedback:
- The color changes better, the subjects sy pretent
- Many centered image, a shame imho
- You often remains a height of man making some not so good background (heads of other people, crowd), or your best images (girl umbrella etc) are made by metant in diving, which can vary and unify the background, c is often what I do on festivals here (sometimes a little step stool 30cm change completes a series of photos on a parade)
- Finally big favorite for the main image of the artcile, feet, quite the kind of evocative images that goes very well
In any case, very beautiful story and vision of the Cross-6 photographers should be very nice - nice project
alain
March 20th, 2010 at 8:47
Great photos, love!
Why are you past the color in NB?
I much prefer the photos of confetti and children.
Congratulations,
Stone
March 20th, 2010 at 9:25
It's beautiful, it's clean, it's Ben ^ ^
Friendly experience, I guess again. Thank you for sharing.
Notify us when the final support is over, you see we also porduit finished ^ ^ ^ (It's good a note)
March 20th, 2010 at 10:39
Beautiful images that us back in the 2010 Laetare was a great vintage! Thank you
March 20th, 2010 at 5:35
Superb, well-loaded images, good management of light, the images "tell" good event, good emotion (special mention to Gilles who closes his eyes!) For my part I can not find the frames that focus too are mostly justified. That of the kid who looks at you with all the other looks that go up
March 20th, 2010 at 9:39
Brightness impressive as usual. These photos are superb and plans on the feet very aesthetic.
March 21st, 2010 at 10:51
Beautiful!
As mentioned above, a beautiful rendering of the Carnival of La Louviere!
Ph.
nb: it's fixed focal!
March 21st, 2010 at 5:28
Large class of images that tell, emotion and the technical side it is forgotten in favor of images, class!
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:43
Beautiful color images on a human scale.
Great job, Ben.
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:03
I love how you managed to capture the attention
. Great!
March 22nd, 2010 at 2:34
Mashed beautiful!
The book will be available from when?
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:18
Great mate!
It's boom?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:59
Very well done!
Following me right in the region, which has horrified the carnival, I almost want to go!
I have two favorite pictures: The "959", the little girl sitting in the middle of confetti! A photo very humanistic love. And one with your article is "artistiquomarketinguement" perfect!
By cons, quick question ... I do not see a lot of strain on the photos made 14mm. They recovered in post-production?
I want good information on the show too! It might be nice to see it on paper!
Great job!
March 24th, 2010 at 3:01
Hello
I love
A great photographic work
The best.
Matt
March 24th, 2010 at 5:10
work super pro
March 25th, 2010 at 8:50
If the book is the quality of the photos shown, it will be successful and awesome
March 26th, 2010 at 5:33
The Grisha, Julian Sebastian Santarelli, Pingui, Eskay, Pascal, Fred Bertrand, Alexandre Yagoubi Idrissi, sab's, Alexandra Smith, Mark Lab-X, Philippe Denis, Fred, krysalia, Matt, fireman's louviere / / / / thank you!
I answer more specific questions:
Dexter: On the report of this type, I adjust the contrast, white balance and sat in Capture One and I export for the web
Victor: Yes I like more and more wide angle is more hot deal, but it says more to me
I have pictures of the public, but I focused on the selection gilles
alain: For the next B / W or color, I think this is justified, but it's very personal and I understand your opinion
- Yep for centering, for me there are some images that need it and others where I wanted to avoid excessive distortion in UGA
- To the point of view, it is assumed, I like this mess ambient, and for whom a stool during a carnval you will not stay long hooked
We agree on the choice of the image, it's pretty illustrative
Pierre [Grapher & Co]: In some cases I think this is justified, it's hard to explain but I see some images a shooting in B / W and I work in this direction
MickymX: Yep, it's expected!
Guyhom: end of October
Delphine: Yaa! FLOW, full of cool stuff, lack of time to post as usual ...
Twan: Nah, I avoid just too tapper my subjects in the corners
March 26th, 2010 at 8:08
Via a very dear friend, I discovered these beautiful pictures ...
That's 28 years since I've been to the carnival in La Louviere, and when I got this report comes the desire to return ... but that's the real folklore ... the other is drinking and fight, the last image that I have in mind is the right fist of an asshole that happens on my face ... and then nothing ...
But frankly, what beautiful photos ..; beautiful light, beautiful color,
beautiful ... instant magnifique.Merveilleux
March 30th, 2010 at 11:34
You learn to watch your pictures bcp, composition, Exif, your technique, your tips ...
Thank you for this!
A question about this story: you are using one box? For objos used to see, you have to spend your time to change them, right?!
March 30th, 2010 at 5:24
As usual, it's beautiful! The costumes are really interesting, not kitsch, great respect for the image.
I hate you tell us a little more of your images slider input. The latter are really interesting.
April 6th, 2010 at 6:09
Very nice work! I love!
But ... how many arms / hands you have to handle a case and four fixed focal lengths .... I do not expect the confetti! Y'en too!
April 8th, 2010 at 11:23
Very nice work. ! The treatment works well with the costumes.
I'm afraid to see how the future will present book, by mixing several styles of photographers.
I hope this will be done tastefully.
It would be so + class with a single set ...
Thank you for sharing these photos
April 15th, 2010 at 8:14
Ma-gni-fic !!!!!
Next year, I also file in Binche .... But I bet the photos of Benjamin are + beautiful than reality.
April 24th, 2010 at 4:31
Beautiful photo essay! In particular, I appreciate the photos taken late in the day and night! Bravo! Did you use a flash?
By the way, for your videos (Congratulations), what software you are using for installation?
Thank you in advance.
And good luck and see you soon
JM
May 26th, 2010 at 11:44
Everything is so much more beautiful in your eyes! I have attended more than once to this carnival and I feel to rediscover with your series! Just beautiful as usual!
August 3rd, 2010 at 1:30
Superb pictures! I've been FOLLOWING your blog for a while and I really like your work. Also, congrats on your feature in Competence picture, love it!
November 29th, 2010 at 9:07
Hello,
I find your site, beautiful pictures ...
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January 8th, 2011 at 24:15
Congratulations to all these beautiful pictures. The picture where I was representing and doing great (farmer). Good idea to have ended up burning bumps.