Un pays, 5 clichés

À: Montagnard74 · 31 October 2024 à 18:55

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But we’d better get back to the original topic of this post or the boss is gonna chew us out (she’s apparently not easy-going) 😅

The boss found the digression on AI really interesting.

I wonder what the prompt was regarding the characters.

Because if it was just a couple in their fifties, the AI isn’t inclusive at all and would have the whole LFI crowd on its case.

All white, slim, good-looking, very well-groomed...

We could’ve had two men or two women, an Asian and a mixed-race person, a bald guy and a curvier woman, etc., etc...

Kate

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À: Attila · 31 October 2024 à 21:16

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Since this topic has taken a pre-dinner drinks turn, I’ll chip in with my contribution.

Morocco (Oualidia)

Belgium (Brussels)

Bali (Nusa Ceningan)

Spain (Ronda)

Turkey (Istanbul)

Okay, Montagnard’s going to tell me this lacks charcuterie or something

Attila

À: Kate · 31 October 2024 à 22:45

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I think I'm gonna start a new photo thread for drinks and snacks from around the world! !

(You managed to sneak in your tea even though it's not Moroccan...

)

Montagnard74

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À: Kate · 31 October 2024 à 23:22

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True, it’s a bit lacking in charcuterie! And you have no idea how important pork is in my life!

If I were the boss, I wouldn’t have even approved the tea! But that just proves how incredibly lenient she is 😄

Attila

À: Montagnard74 · 1 November 2024 à 0:13

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In India, to serve an alcoholic drink where it's banned, the server puts it in a teapot—sneaky but effective...
The circle is complete...
The crossover of discussions too! 😄

Gevehi

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À: Atila · 23 November 2024 à 1:46

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Hello,

I suggest we take a little virtual trip around the world in pictures while waiting to experience some of these places on your next travels.

The concept is simple: one country, 5 photos that, for you, capture the essence of that country. The same country can be suggested by several participants.

Everything is allowed, and the thread is open to anyone who wants to join—budding photographers, pros, or complete newbies...

Just one rule: no bad vibes!

Hello, what a great idea for this thread! I’ll dig into my hard drives and happily take part.

Gevehi

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À: Jujuluberon · 23 November 2024 à 1:48

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Hi there, I checked out your site and really love your photography work. Great job on those beautiful portraits!

Gevehi

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À: Atila · 23 November 2024 à 2:25

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Hi there,
Here’s my take on Rwanda. It wasn’t easy to narrow it down to just 5! !

Images attachées:

Photo postée par Gilles Valenti (membre Gevehi).

Attila

À: Gevehi · 23 November 2024 à 8:39

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Hi Gilles,

Thanks for joining in! :) The coulemelles seem to be enjoyed even in Rwanda.

Montagnard74

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À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 10:27

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Hi there,
Amazing slices of Rwandan life.

A little thought I had while revisiting this thread (and other travel journals):
Photos of Africa or Asia often feature people, whereas photos of Europe or the Americas tend to focus more on places. Coincidence? The photographer’s eye? The beauty of the people? The pull of opposites?

Djalma

À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 11:11

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Yeah, this is definitely lacking some pork products! And you have no idea how important pork is in my life!

Go to Romania. You won’t be disappointed on that front!

Attila

À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 12:17

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Photos of Africa or Asia often feature people, whereas photos of Europe or the Americas tend to focus more on places

It’s purely the photographer’s choice—everyone shoots based on their personal tastes and sensitivity.

For example, you’ll rarely see people in my photos, whether in Asia, Africa, Europe, or the Americas. Maybe one exception: India, where it’s nearly impossible *not* to photograph someone (I was told it’s very rude to refuse requests).

I observe, but I don’t keep them in the frame.

Masterpo

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À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 12:18

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Photos of Africa or Asia often feature people, whereas photos of Europe or the Americas tend to focus more on places. Coincidence? The photographer’s eye? The beauty of the subjects? The allure of contrasts?

I think the reason is simpler.
Attitudes toward photography vary widely from country to country.
In Western countries, broadly speaking, people don’t like being photographed, and we easily censor ourselves. In less affluent countries (or much less affluent ones), it’s exactly the opposite. It’s undeniable that you see more photos of Thais and Cambodians than of Japanese or Koreans…
But that’s just my personal take.

Attila

À: Masterpo · 23 November 2024 à 12:20

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In countries that are, let's say, less fortunate (or much less so), it's exactly the opposite

At first.

Then the person being photographed starts asking for fair payment.

Djalma

À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 12:38

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The attitude, clothing, or general appearance of a European or North American subject might feel like part of our culture and seem ordinary to the photographer. On the other hand, a photographer’s eye is likely drawn to clothing or behavior they don’t see every day—like carrying things on your head, which is so typical in Africa.

UnaMilanese

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À: Djalma · 23 November 2024 à 12:46

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Westerners.
I don’t know if it’s cliché, but it’s definitely repetitive.
Catherine

Djalma

À: UnaMilanese · 23 November 2024 à 12:52

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Yes, of course, there are multiple reasons, and the one mentioned by Masterpo seems obvious to me too...
The proof (in your photo) is that they were photographed without their knowledge...

Montagnard74

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À: Djalma · 23 November 2024 à 13:50

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Yeah, this is definitely missing some pork products! And you have no idea how important pork is in my life!

Go to Romania. You won’t be disappointed on that front!

I really loved Slovenia (and Istria in Croatia too) for that

I’ll keep Romania in mind.

Djalma

À: Montagnard74 · 23 November 2024 à 15:44

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Romania in 5 stereotypes

Romania is first and foremost the land of churches and monasteries. I’ve never seen so many in any other country—it’s an overdose! Even the smallest village has at least two. The most beautiful ones are in Transylvania and the Maramureș region. In one small town, I counted five per square kilometer. Orthodox, Catholic, Evangelical, Pentecostal—you name it!

Its cemeteries are often cheerful, where you can read about the lives of the deceased in images and text on their tombstones!

It’s also the land of Saxon fortified towns and villages.

Hikers, watch out for bears!

The food is hearty, flavorful, and very filling (especially breakfast), but it’s hard to avoid pork.

The landscapes are stunning—either mountainous or bucolic, with haystacks and carts still pulled by horses.

Okay, I’d attached the photos, and they were visible before sending the message, but not anymore!

Kate

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