Today’s pictures have no theme. They are a result of my wanderings in Lima. Street photography is not reportage, but a personal vision on the world around us. It does not tell one story, but many, with the freedom for each of to create our own plots.  (click on pictures for high res) All pictures […]

It might not be as glamorous as Hawai, the Gold Coast or Biarritz, yet Lima also has its surfing spots. And a few brave surfers have come from all around the world to ride the cold Pacific waves on this chilly Spring Monday.  (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 […]

In the small town of Catacaos, everybody smiles and love to have their picture taken. Except for one person, maybe.  (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph

A ten hours drive from Cuenca to Piura, Peru. Dozens of kilometers longing the Pacific Coast. A sea front often immaculate. And life here and there, slow and peaceful.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph

I was interviewed by Alex Loke of the Malaysia Photo and Travel Blog. I think Alex did an amazing work in illustrating this interview in the form of an innovative online book. Click here or on the picture to discover it.

Not easy to be a couple of goats when a bunch of kids observate closely your love affair. Even worse when one of them is being milked in public.  (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F8.0, 1/180, ISO160

Proud of their heritage and will a certain amount of style, the ladies of Cuenca could very well be the characters of a great Western movie. I hope the next generation perpetuates the tradition.  (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Summilux Asph

In a small fishermen town such as Puerto Lopez, you either work intensively or …. you rest for long hours. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph

Don’t worry, a real life version of Mr. Hitchcock’s famous movie did not happen here. Yet, the feel of hundreds of birds flying low over the fishermen’s catch of the day was quite impressive. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph

Today we went on a boat trip to Isla de la Plata. This island, covered by dry bush and rocks, is home to unusual species of birds, seawolfes and it also finds itself in the path of migrating whales. The trip was long, the sea sometimes a bit rough and the search for whales exciting. […]