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Jun

World Press Photo Awards: Life Lessons in Images

by Meredith Mullins on June 23, 2014

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African migrants hold their phones to catch a signal, life lessons in connection and migration via photojournalism (Photo © John Stanmeyer)

World Press Photo of the Year: Djibouti City
© John Stanmeyer for National Geographic

The Social Conscience of Photojournalism

In the moonlit image, the silhouetted figures hold their mobile torches, like statuesque champions of liberty. An expectation of extraterrestrials? A full-moon cult gathering?

Where are we . . . and what kind of life lessons are in progress on this mysterious night?

The story invites interpretation.  Read more...

 

The World's Photography/Worldwide Sites

13

Jun

Dîner en Blanc 2014 in Photos

by Meredith Mullins on June 13, 2014

Pont d'Alexandre III in Paris, site of the Dîner en Blanc 2014 (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

2014 Dîner en Blanc at the Pont d’Alexandre III
© Meredith Mullins

Full Moon over Paris Bridges

What could be more magical? A full moon. Elegant white-clad diners. Sumptuous cuisine. Infinite champagne. A gentle breeze. Warm smiles. And a view of the Seine in the changing light of a summer evening.

The Dîner en Blanc was again a success, as the secret location for the spontaneous party led to six Paris bridges.

Our OIC Moments were spent on the Pont d’Alexandre III. We invite you to take a look.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/France (Paris)

09

Jun

The Magical Mystery of Dîner en Blanc

by Meredith Mullins on June 9, 2014

Woman in white in front of the Louvre, a guest at Diner en Blanc, the White Dinner, in Paris, France, a way of living life to the fullest (Photo © Meredith Mullins)

Celebrating 25 years of no rain at the 2013 Dîner en Blanc in Paris
© Meredith Mullins

Live Life to the Fullest . . . with Style

Sshh! It’s a secret. The magical mystery of the Dîner en Blanc—The Dinner in White.

OK. It’s not exactly a secret, since more than 12,000 members of this “elite” club already have it on their calendar.

Thursday evening, June 12.

The invitées know they will arrive (somewhere) at precisely 9:30 pm. They know they will bring champagne, fine wine, crystal, and china.  Read more...

 

Cultural Heritage & Traditions/France (Paris)

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