Portraits of French #Gilets Jaunes
Is the remake of May 1968 occurring ?
It has been the darling of the media for the past couple of months, the topic that is on everyone's lips. Whether one is pro or against the #gilets jaunes movement, you can’t escape the overwhelming societal transition that is taking place. The movement transcends all age ranges, social groups and political ideals, the #gilets jaunes choosing to march together, peacefully, united in their concerns facing economic and social changes which are currently operating within France and their dislike and distrust for President Macon and his government.
Through the detour of small streets or big avenues, I met some #gilets jaunes, who symbolically reflect portraits of thousand of demonstrators, without being the movement spokespersons but messengers in the middle of a crowd walking cheerfully protesting in a cause they deeply believe in.
Fred, a 'Gillet Jaune' and builder from Le Havre, in Northern France photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
François, a retired sports teacher and 'Gilets Jaune' from Savoie, in Southeast France, photographes during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. A veteran of the May 1968 protests, he is is protesting on behalf of those suffering from the high taxes and for a better allocation of wealth, especially for the younger generations, in what he sees as his last opportunity to influence what is happening within France in his lifetime.
Morgan, from Brest in Brittany, standing with the Britan Flag, during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Myra, a Medical Student, Part Time Worker and 'Gilet Jaune' from Paris, photographed during widespread demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Myra, a Medical Student, Part Time Worker and 'Gilet Jaune' from Paris, photographed during widespread demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Katya, a Medical Student, Part Time Worker and 'Gillet Jaune' from Paris, photographed during a demonstration near the Champs Elysees, Paris.
Katya, a Medical Student, Part Time Worker and 'Gillet Jaune' from Paris, photographed during a demonstration near the Champs Elysees, Paris.
Friends Myra (left) and Katya (right), both Medical Students and 'Gillet Jaunes' from Paris, photographed during a demonstration near the Champs Elysees, Paris.
Thibault a Head Waiter and 'Gillet Jaune' protestor photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Thibault a Head Waiter and 'Gillet Jaune' protestor photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Thibault, a Head Waiter from Paris photographed with his girlfriend during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Eric, a former soldier and 'Gilets Jaune' protestor from Bourges in central France, photographed during a demonstration on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Eric, a former soldier and 'Gilets Jaune' protestor from Bourges in central France, photographed during a demonstration on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Gregorie, who is currently unemployed from Paris, photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
'Gillet Jaune' Father and son, Andre (left) a woodworker and his son Gregorie (right) who is currently unemployed from Paris, photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Andre, a woodworker from Paris, photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
A retired worker and 'Gillet Jaune' protestor from Paris who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near Place de l'Opera in Paris.
A retired worker and 'Gillet Jaune' protestor from Paris who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near Place de l'Opera in Paris.
Jose, a 'Gillet Jaune' from St Denis in northern Paris photographed during widespread demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Jose, a 'Gillet Jaune' from St Denis in northern Paris photographed during widespread demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Jose, a 'Gillet Jaune' from St Denis in northern Paris photographed during widespread demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
A 'Gilets Jaunes' protestor wearing the Basque Flag, who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees, Paris.
A 'Gilets Jaunes' protestor wearing the Basque Flag, who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees, Paris.
A 'Gilet Jaune' protestor who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
A 'Gilet Jaune' protestor who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Crippa, a chauffeur and 'Gillet Jaune' protestor from Metz, dressed in a rabbits costume, photographed during demonstrations near St Lazare in Paris.
Marc, a train conductor and 'Gillet Jaune' from Paris photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees in Paris.
Simone and Ricard*, a wealthy retired couple from Paris, who sit on the right of the political spectrum, photographed during demonstrations near the Champs Elysees in Paris.
A 'Gillet Jaune' protestor who wanted to remain anonymous, photographed during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Herve, an executive from Paris taking part in the Gilet Jaune demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
An anonymous Gilet Jaune protestor photographed during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
An anonymous Gilet Jaune protestor photographed during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
Paul, a plumber from Orleans in central France, photographed taking part demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe, Paris.
Morgan, from Brest in Brittany, standing with the Britan Flag, during demonstrations near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Guillaume, a farmer and 'Gilets Jaune' from Picardie in northern France, photographed during demonstrations on the Champs Elysees, Paris.
Christine, a 'Gilets Jaune' from Lens, photographed during demonstrations near Place de l'Opera, Paris.
Bruno, a chauffeur and 'Gilets Jaune' from Paris, photographed during demonstrations near Galeries Lafayette, Paris.
Bruno, a chauffeur and 'Gilets Jaune' from Paris, photographed during demonstrations near Galeries Lafayette, Paris.