Not all Parisian stories end up like you see in movies. (click on pictures for high res). Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160, ND 0.6 filter

Under the arches of Rivoli, many intrigues and secret rendez-vous take place. (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/500, ISO160

If  tree rode a tricycle, how would you call that ? Taken on the wonderful Pont des Arts.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/4000, ISO160

Finally made it back to Paris 6 months after moving away from it. Nothing has changed, weather still as impredictable and still a pleasure to walk in the the streets for hours. Obviously, with a few croissants stops. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F5.6, 1/125, ISO160

As you turn the corner of a street in Lisbon, you might suddenly face a magnificient bougainvillea tree whose vivid colors will grab your attention. It was therefore quite tempting to play a bit on the theme of purple. (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1500, ISO160 […]

Two days before we go to Paris, I slowly feel the wind of glamour start to blow.  (click on pictures for high res). Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO160 Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/1500, ISO160 Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160 Leica M9 with […]

Portraying Lisbon would not complete without a post on its famous trams. They cruise all over the city at the sound of cracking wood and whistling steel. Going downhill, you almost feel they’ll never come to a stop. But they do, and suddenly you’ll see someone running after it in an attempt to jump on […]

We met Miguel and his wife Gina at rangefinder forum meetings in Barcelona and Florence. Therefore when the opportunity to visit Portugal came up, I emailed Miguel.  He promptly responded with a invitation to spend a few days with them in Santarém. Miguel is a huge photography passionate and a true Nikon gear expert. He […]

At sunset, men, dogs, lovers, lonely souls all head to the Tejo River to take advantage of the last rays of sun that barely pass over the hills. (click on pictures for high res). Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160, ND 0.6 filter Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F8.0, 1/250, […]