He is on almost every cruise, where he captures the sublime, suspended, timeless moments that passengers experience on board and on land. 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Cruises promise heightened emotions<\/strong> and exceptional encounters. On board, with famous guests or marine mammals that approach the ship. On land, with indigenous communities or when nature reveals its stunning beauty.<\/p>\n But the moment Elie remembers above all others took place on the island of New Guinea<\/strong> during a cruise aboard Le Lap\u00e9rouse<\/em><\/strong>. Elie works intuitively. As usual, he let himself be led by instinct, all the more important as he didn\u2019t know the region. When St\u00e9phane, the PONANT expedition leader, told him that the Papuan tribe was holding a welcome ceremony for them<\/strong> the next day, Elie was delighted. 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In the Men\u2019s House<\/b><\/h2>\n
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