A little fishermen town where the tide slowly will put all boats to ground. Some fishermen hunt for mussels in low waters with their trousers rolled over their knees. The seagull looks from the distance with a slight mockery smile. (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F8.0, 1/500, ISO160 […]

They have walked for days, sometimes months, to reach Santiago de Compostela with the help of a wooden stick. And suddenly it is here standing high in the middle of the town, the cathedral that ends their long pilgrimage. (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F8.0, 1/750, ISO160 […]

Pontevedra is a nice and cozy little city in Galicia. Its downtown is full of terraces where taps and beers rythm your day. The local fish market is one amazing place to discover, especially if you return with a bag full of sea food. Not sure though that the dog got what he really wanted. […]

I must admit that I did mind my own business after taking that shot.  Who wants to end up 2 feet over ? (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F4.0, 1/500, ISO160

It is often easy to recognize the pictures of great street photographers such as HCB, Winogrand, Kertész or Moryiama. Yet you might ask yourself, why is it so ? It is probably because they all had a distinctive style and their pictures were taken with a consistent approach and technique … Click here or on […]

Long ago, Toledo was one of the capitals of Spain, and a city where Kings resided. Nowadays it is a small and peaceful city where it feels great getting lost in its narrow streets, cooled by a light afternoon breeze.   (click on picture for high res) Taken with Leica M9 and 50mm Summicron

As rain hit Madrid, the arcades of Plaza Mayor were the best shelter during the storm. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M9 and 50mm Summicron

A few blocks away from busy Gran Via, lays a neighbourhood made of hills and tiny streets. Not many tourists to be found there but surprises at each corner of the streets, and a feeling that time stopped there long ago. Also a great opportunity to stop in one of the restaurants and enjoy a […]

In the middle of Madrid lays the Park of the Buen Retiro. A little haven of calm surrounded by the buoyent city. Boys enjoy a moment between friends by the main pond.  (click on picture for high rise). While girls experiment with new rowing techniques. A future teller seems to puzzle her audience. While other […]

In front of the theater showcasing “The Little Red Riding Hood”, a woman waits patiently. For the wolf ? (click on picture for high res). Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/350, ISO160