Night nominee

Captured between 2017 and 2020, this series explores the port of Lorient under the veil of night, where a silent and captivating atmosphere prevails. Artificial lights transform the docks, fueling an imagination where reflections and silhouettes seem to float between two worlds.
Night at the port is a moment of contrast: stillness meets the quiet activity of sailors, neon lights stand out against the darkness of the sea, the solitude of vast industrial spaces blends with the anticipation of departure.

Michel Blanfune is a amateur French photographer born in 1955, based in Brittany, in the city of Lorient. Drawn to still images since childhood, he fondly remembers moments spent with his father in the photo lab of the company where he worked. He began photography with film before transitioning to digital, developing over time a keen eye for atmospheres and transitional spaces.

A former social worker in open settings, he spent years walking the streets of Lorient and its surroundings, an experience that shaped his way of observing and capturing everyday life. His work focuses on places of passage, fleeting moments, and scenes where movement and stillness intersect.