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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Slices of Life and the Future of a Nation ...
From: corkflor at iol.ie (Alex Hurst)
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 11:52:47 +0100
References: <C9862F93-63A5-4DC9-A10E-B793FD5E578B@sfr.fr>

Philippe wrote:

>I went downtown yesterday afternoon and had picked up a camera to 
>shoot local senioritas to send to Lluis currently recovering from 
>his operation. I hit upon a students' celebration that I couldn't 
>resist.
>
>These are students from one of the eldest Engineering Schools 
>specific to our education system, and inherited from Napoleon - a 
>note for Geoff, the uniform is a replica of the French Air Force's 
>called Tenue 40.
>
>Following the first weeks of their three years' cursus, they 
>celebrate their integration to the school and its traditions by 
>marching through the city street, and chanting their voices away 
>before joining a night long party.

What an interesting series and what an interesting story. Who's the 
guy with hand to heart in what appears to be full naval uniform?

Best of light.

Alex

>
>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Flowers/Gadzarts-6318.jpg.html
>
>A few girls succeed in the very competitive entrance exam: these 
>I've already sent to Lluis :-)
>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Flowers/Gadzarts2-6334.jpg.html
>
>The bearded guys in the uniforms have made a vow not to shave or 
>have a haircut until ??
>http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Flowers/Gadzarts3-6343-2.jpg.html
>
>
>The pixes mat be seen larger as usual
>
>So this was this week's slice of life at Metz
>
>Bien cordialement
>Philippe
>
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