… because it will take all candidness away from your shots. Evidently, there is always an exception that confirms the rule. So in your opinion, which shot is the best ? #1 #2
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Looking for Ara Guler
Ara Güler is in my opinion one of the best street photographer ever. He is a big part of the reason why Istanbul is part of our world trip. Yet, maybe a bit naively, I never found his Istanbul. Instead of it, I discovered a modern and cosmopolite city. I guess my image of Istanbul […]
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After the darkness …
Travel is made of many encounters. Sometimes, caution is needed as you never know what are strangers intentions. Yet most of the time it is worthwhile to take a little risk and let you people lead you to new places. Indeed, as we entered the centuries old Valide Han market, we met this tea seller. […]
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Long is the night
Istanbul boasts a crazy night life and has become one of Europe’s main party spot. Walk in the streets of Beyoglu and you’ll find all kind of activities going on until late at night. (click on pictures for high res). All pictures with Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/125, ISO640
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Bosphorus
On the boats crusing over the Bosphorus, time passes by slower. And gives opportunity for our lives to cross each over. (click on pictures for high res) Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160 Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/8000, ISO160 Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, […]
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Veiled or not veiled
Between tradition, religion and modernity, the wear of the veil has been a subject of tension within Turkey. Istanbul seems to fare well with it nevertheless, leaving space for everybody’s own beliefs. Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO160 Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F4/0, 1/1000, ISO160 Leica M8 with […]
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Leica M8 vs M9 for travel
Coming back to the subject of equipment selection discussed a few days ago, here are some further thoughts on why I elected the Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph over the M9 for this round the world trip. Click here or on picture to discover the full article.
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Selam Istanbul
We made it to Istanbul. This picture was taken a few minutes ago as we discovered the Sea of Marmara before sunset. (click on picture for high res) Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/8000, ISO160
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Sales in London
Since London is one of the mainstay of fashion and the 2011 collections are quite colorful, here is a flashy series taken around Oxford Street. Hope you get an idea of the stress and happiness of these voracious shoppers ! (click on pictures for high res). Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/2000, […]
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And the answer is …
… the shots in yesterday’s post were all shot with the 35mm Lux Asph on the Leica M8. I guess this must come to a surprise to many since few of you got both sides of the equation correct. It probably was a bit tricky since these shots definitely have a 35mm look (distortion + […]