36 years later, Argentina did it again and won the World Cup. Just after the game’s final whistle, I rushed to downtown Rosario. Along the way, thousands were sometimes walking several kilometers to celebrate at the Flag Monument. The joy was immense under a heavy sun, discover this series taken in the middle of the […]
During our 2012 round the world trip, we had the chance to spend 3 months in wonderful India. Such a country of contrasts; from absolute beauty to the most horrendous poverty. A great place nonetheless for street photography. Click here to discover gallery
It is 10pm in the Marais neighbourhood in Paris. The neon lights of a pizzeria attract our attention, there is a “Blueberry Nights” atmosphere hovering around the place, so we get in and sit at the only availabe table. Next to us, by the window, a couple of young people are enjoying a drink and […]
This picture was taken on Avenida Corrientes, which is the main street for entertainment in Buenos Aires. Be it musicals, plays for adults, or comics show for teens, the wide avenue if full of billboards and neons and makes it a great place for street photography. Also, it is not unusual to stumble upon young […]
The world belongs to those who get up early, right ? It applies both to fishermen … and photographers I suppose. Last Saturday, I decided to get up early and drive to Rosario for an early outing. My idea was to take pictures downtown and find these spots where the sun hits early in the […]
Every once in a while I stumble upon a picture and I do not understand what is going on. I guess it will be the case of many viewers in the case of this “fire girl” scene. Some people from Rosario that know the place will eventually figure it out but for others, I will […]
The night has fallen over Rosario, Argentina’s most dangerous city. A late bus makes a quick stop in lower downtown. A passenger jumps out like he suddenly has become the prey. He will rush home, lock himself up and won’t go back out until the next day. This picture was taken from my car while […]
I like to play with colors. I saw the girl standing at the crossroad and spotted the incoming bus. Just as I clicked, someone walked in my field of view. Yet, sometimes street photographers get lucky, the umbrella was also blue. Taken in Rosario, Argentina, with Leica M10 and 35mm Summilux at F1.4, 1/500, ISO200
Two virtues of a street photographer are anticipation and patience. Analyzing a scene and people’s behaviors will allow you to anticipate what will occur next. Obviously, one of the beauties of street photography is that a scene never unfolds exactly like you think it would. Yet, in some cases, you’ll correctly guess. You then just […]
Want to see some amazing street photographs while eating one of the best pizzas in town? Visist Pizza Plaza on the main avenue, Peatonal Cordoba 901. I especially loved one of Ruth Orkin’s picture “American Girl in Florence”, one of the best street photographs ever in my opinion ! American Girl in Florence by Ruth […]