Gran Via is the to Madrid what 5th Avenue is to New York. Theaters, stores, high rises, traffic, crowds and … obviously, quite a few interesting characters. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

This is according to a European study. In the case of the ONCE lottery worker, it would be at the height of irony. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/1000, ISO200

Obviously, such a scene could only bolster the curiosity of the passer-by’s. A little sense of observation and a quick search on Google will give you the answer on the nuns’ secret gift.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F8.0, 1/750, ISO160

This blog allowed me to get in contact with many fellow photographers over the last years, yet it mostly remained “electronic” correspondance. Therefore as our trip leads us to many places in the world, I believe it is a great opportunity to meet some of you and why not, spend some hours shooting in the […]

Madrid’s downtown is still invaded by thousands protesters. They have built a camping and organzied themselves as a little town. The government is scared to intervene since elections are coming up this weekend. What are these protesters asking for ? Basically, a true democracy and a less corrupt political class. Yet sorry, I am not […]

… I feel like posting some poetic stuff today. Not all youths in Madrid are protesting on Plaza del Sol.  (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160 Leica M9 with 50mm Cron at F2.0, 1/1000, ISO160 Leica M9 with Lux Asph at F1.4 at F2.0, 1/2000, ISO160

Same street, different lifestyles.  (click on pictures for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160 Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO160

Madrid is dear to me since I spent five years of my life here. Years of big fun, enjoying the famous “marcha madrileña” (Madrid-style party). So when we got in the city, first thing to do was head to a bar and have few tapas (starters and appetizers) as well as a couple of cañas […]

A wink from the Holga Cyclope, and you’ll be blinded. PS : or how to look cool with a €40 camera. It’s not about the gear they say 😉 (click on picture for-high res size) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F4.0, 1/2000, ISO200

Coming back to yesterday’s post on Heidi, it seems that I actually found a little Peter today. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9  with 50mm Summicron at F4.0, 1/500, ISO200