‘World Youth Day in Krakow’ by Niels Brunelli

Name: Niels Brunelli
Hometown: Laméque (Canada)
Resides: Cannes (France)
Profession: Video journalist
Hobbies: Pop culture, Music, Photography
Hipstographer since: 2015
Year of Birth: 1970

Favorite Combo:  Jane  +  BlacKeys SuperGrain 
Favorite Lens:  Jane 
Favorite Film:  BlacKeys SuperGrain 
Favorite Flash: None

"I work for a French TV station as a photo journalist and, for 5 days, from August 27th till 31st, I covered the World Youth Days in Krakow. As I’m always carrying my iPhone, I would whip it out at any and all occasions. I didn’t have a particular theme in mind, I just captured what was going on around me.
The World Youth Day celebrations happen every three years. The religious youngsters come together to pray, engage in reflection and party… read: catholic partying! At times, it’s reminiscent of Woodstock, without the drugs, the alcohol and the music is… well… rather religious: an acquired taste, I’d say! That said, I was truly struck by the fervour and friendliness of these kids. The highlight of the event was the Sunday morning mass, in the presence of his Holiness, the Pope. I witnessed 2,5 million people praying in unison, in a huge field. It was a truly extraordinary experience! I took pictures there that I will never forget. The evening before, there was a vigil and when night fell, everyone lit a candle. The next day, early in the morning, a priest took confession from one of the pilgrims, in public. I hope you all appreciate this little photographic pilgrimage. "
Niels Brunelli

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