Guy Le Querrec: his photography is so phenomenal; words escape me.
Photography is an ambiguous challenge to chance. – Guy Le Querrec
A photographer is an acrobat treading the high wire of chance, trying to capture shooting stars. – Guy Le Querrec
Take pictures forces me to be more curious about life. – Guy Le Querrec
COMPOSITION:
My other favorite photos of Guy:
Marines celebrating the end of their national service
Friday 20th April, 1973.
Tuesday 27th July, 1976.
The American jazz musician Charles MINGUS (bass player), leaving Marseille-Marignane’s airport, the day after the concert of the CHARLIE MINGUS QUARTET in Chateauvallon.
The quartet includes the American jazz musicians : Ricky FORD (saxophone) , Jack WALRATH, (trumpet), Danny MIXON, (piano) and Dannie RICHMOND, (drum).
Thursday 19th August, 1976.
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Friday 9th March, 1979.
The French singer Serge GAINSBOURG (right) near his wax statue, realized by sculptor Daniel DRUET (left).
The sculpture will be used during the “Gala de l’Union”, for the celebration of his platinum record.
Saturday 2nd May, 1981.
Music room. Fourth sitting. In the centre: President of the French Republic François MITTERRAND. On the right: paying a visit, François MITTERRAND’s wife Danielle, followed by Nil, their labrador. Monday March 8th 1982, between 11.30am and 12.30pm.
Last fittings before the presentation of the winter collection 1985-1986 at the Pavillon Gabriel on the Monday 22nd. Selection of shoes.
Friday 19th July, 1985. Between 5.00pm and 7.00pm.
Big Foot Memorial Ride.
The American jazz musician Jimmy LYONS (saxophones) in his dressing room, before the sound check for his concert with the CECIL TAYLOR NEW UNIT.
The band includes the following American jazz musicians : Cecil TAYLOR (piano)
Jimmy LYONS (saxophones) William PARKER (double bass) Rachid BAKR (drum).
Friday 6th November, 1981
The third Thursday in Lent on the theme of the 7 capital sins. Illustration of the lust.
Thursday 13th March, 1980.
Preparation of the reception for the movie “The man with Bogart’s face”, directed by Robert DAY.
Wednesday 14th May, 1980.
Saturday 24th December, 1983.
Big Foot Memorial Ride.
24 mile distance; from Red Owl Springs to the Wounded Knee Massacre site.
Pow Wow at the Porcupine gymnasium following the initiative of Severt Young Bear ( l’AIM. American Indian Movement Wounded Knee site in 1973).
Pow Wow in honnor of the riders and Russel Heans’ returning to his village.
Playing bass, the American jazz musician Charles MINGUS.
During the concert Johnny COLES had a stomac perforation and was transported to the hospital. The Sextet became a quintet. His trumpet laid on a chair until the end of the concert.
Wednesday 17th April,1964.
Before the concert of the Elvin JONES Trio including : Elvin JONES (drum), Jimmy GARRISON (bass), Joe FARRELL (saxophone,clarinet,flute,oboe).
From left to right :
The American jazz musician Elvin JONES with Jimmy GARRISON’s wife : Roberta ESCAMILLA GARRISON (dance).
Wednesday 6th November 1968.
The American singer Nina SIMONE.
One hundred years after the assasination of Sitting Bull during the Wounded Knee massacre; by the avenging American army, on December 29, 1890 in South Dakota; The Sioux Indians follow the traces of their ancestors for the last time on the Big Foot trail.
Thursday, December 20, 1990. 6th day of the journey.
15 mile distance; traveling from Lloyd Jentzen Ranch, situated 9 miles south of Lantry, to Cherry Creek, on the Cheyenne River reservation.
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32 mile distance; from Big Foot Pass to Red Water Creek.
The riders form a prayer circle upon arrival at the Red Water Creek campsite.
Lobi country, in the area of Gaoua.
Small village of Bouli (Birifor ethnic group).
Near Tilbété Palenfo’s home, who is in charge of the village administration.
Before the last funeral, “Kodan”, of Koundiema Hien, taking place in the nearby house.
Monday 2nd March, 1998, afternoon.
A 26 miles ride from Red Water Creek to Red Owl Springs in Pine Ridge reservation.
Arrival at the Red Owl Springs campsite.
Thursday 27th December, 1990. Around 4.00pm.
A rest-day at the Harry V Johnson Cultural center of Eagle Butte on the Cheyenne River reservation.
Dinner given in honnor of the riders with participation of friends and family.
One hundred years after the assasination of Sitting Bull during the Wounded Knee massacre; by the avenging American army, on December 29, 1890 in South Dakota; The Sioux Indians follow the traces of their ancestors for the last time on the Big Foot trail.
Tuesday, December 18, 1990. 4th day of the journey.
A bald eagle, near Eagle Butte.
20 mile distance; from Bill Opp Ranch (Cheyenne River reservation), a few miles from Timber Lake to Green Grass.
Bill Opp Ranch.
20 mile distance; from Bill Opp Ranch (Cheyenne River reservation), a few miles from Timber Lake to Green Grass.
The riders rest after passing the Moreau River.
20 mile distance; from Bill Opp Ranch (Cheyenne River reservation), a few miles from Timber Lake to Green Grass.
Bill Opp Ranch. Packing up the camp.
Thursday 16th August, 1973.
On the left, the leg, the arm and the saxophone of British jazz musician Evan PARKER.
Abbaye de l’Epau, the dressing room.
Saturday 8th May, 2003.
Hydropatic establishment Széchenyi.
Monday 28th April, 1980.
A 32 miles ride through the Badlands National Park. From Big Foot Pass (Haakou County) to Red Water Creek Pine Ridge reservation. Big Foot Pass campsite, before the departure.
Tuesday 25th December, 1990. Around 8.00am.
From right to left : the Italian jazz musician Aldo ROMANO (drum), carrying the French jazz composer and pianist Michel PETRUCCIANI. The French jazz musicians Sébastien TEXIER (saxophone) son of Henri TEXIER and François CORNELOUP (saxophone) .
In the foreground,: a photograph of the American jazz drummer Ed BLACKWELL by Guy LE QUERREC
Monday 5th February, 1990.
In their dressing room, before the concert, the British jazz musicians from the “MIKE WESTBROOK ORCHESTRA.” From left to right : foreground, reflecting in the mirror : Ben DAVIS (cello), headless Chris BISCOE (saxophone), Paul Nieman(trombone). Background: Adrian LANE (trombone), Graham RUSSELL (trumpet).
Thursday 5th September, 1991.
Big Foot Memorial Ride.
A 25 miles ride from Cherry Creek to Bridger, on the Cheyenne River reservation.
Arrival at Bridger, in the frozen Cheyenne River bed.
Friday 21th December, 1990. Around 3.00pm.
From Green Grass staging point to Lloyd Jentzen Ranch, located 9 miles south of Lantry, on the Cheyenne River reservation. Riders form a prayer circle and prepare their departure.
Wednesday 19th December, 1990. Around 10.0am.
25 mile distance; traveling from Cherry Creek to Bridger, on the Cheyenne River reservation.
Cherry Creek, Cheyenne River reservation.