On December 8th, another round of intense protest took place in the streets of Paris.
The gilets jaunes mouvement encompasses a wide mix of people, including violent extremist elements.
A huge number of police forces was deployed to counter disgruntled protesters fed up with the current French government.
I spent the day around the Champs-Elysées to get a sense of what was happening.
I was glad I took a helmet and proper protective gear with me, as lots of projectiles were flying from above.!
Great work... you should hashtag #photofeed and #photocircle
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Wow, i always saw this news in our TV news broadcasts. So brave of you into that scene as well.. You went there as a participant or just to experience the event? Any accident could happen during the event, luckily nothing happen to you.
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Hi there, sorry I'm replying so late, I was away for a while.
I went there to document the event, it is quite a historical mouvement - no protest had been that violent in recent years in France.
I was lucky enough not to get hurt myself, indeed!
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STOPGreat job! I don't really understand what is happening in Paris, but you manage to capture that moment, so intense. I hope everything will end well. Stay safe!
Thanks @gibic ! And sorry for the (very) late response...
I don't know what is happening in Paris but I feel sorry for this beautiful city. Protests often end up with lots of violence, hurt and very often blood..
You captured the moment perfectly and you also took a great risk by going there with your camera :) It looks like a big protest. I hope the situation will calm down soon.
I really like the second photo from the bottom. So many people and smoke hanging above their head looks quite scary.
Thank you for sharing! You should offer your photos to some local newspaper ;)
Thanks for the feedback!
The situation has indeed calmed down a little with the end of the year celebrations, but it might start anew in January. People's revendications are quite broad this time against the current government.
Have a good day :)
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STOPAn so the people revolt. The french certainly know how to do it.
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In my case you don't have to explain to me how difficult it is to witness or be in a situation like that ... I live in Venezuela, and we have had very difficult times. you can see it in photos that have traveled the world. Your job of demonstrating what happens in Paris is great. take care of you always
Hi @wisejg, I've been following quite closely what's happening in Venezuela. I hope all is going alright for you and your family over there!
I felt sad of what was happened in Paris
Hope the good things will covered this country soon
Thanks for the good wishes @fararizky !
Great visual reportage! Your photos brought back a lot of my most intense memories, as I actively participated in the protests that took place in my country last year. I'd like to ask, how is the situation in Paris at the moment?
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The situation calmed down in recent days, but protests might happen again later in January.
There is a strong opposition mouvement against the government, but you never really know if it will translate in public mobilisation or not.
Your photos tell the story perfectly! That poor camera lense! Is it yours?
A fellow photographer's! Hopefully one under warranty...
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