Taken by AFP photographer Gérard Julien A picture of two women kissing in front of an anti-marriage equality protest in France is being shared across the globe. The picture, taken by AFP photographer Gérard Julien, is in front of demonstrators in Marseille and as the two women are seen kissing in the forefront, faces of shocked protesters can be seen in the background. Protestors gathered in 75 French centres on Tuesday to oppose the bill which would allow gay marriage and adoption. The women have told French gay magazine Têtu they are both straight, but wanted to draw attention to the issue with a pure and simple gesture of solidarity. Julien, the photographer, explains on the AFP blog, “This picture, it’s like the story of the biter bit, a reversal of symbolism without their knowing it. Everyone has been surprised by this shot. The protesters were in shock!”
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First published: Thursday, 25th October 2012 - 11:57am