Classic series

When one travels on the roads of Argentina, he often see those old fabulous cars appear. All of a sudden, you feel transported in the midst of a Dukes of Hazzard or Starky and Hutch episode. Too bad there is no siren to put on the roof of our car.  (click on picture to enlarge) […]

Fish ‘n’ mate

Fishermen often come close to our residency. They spend hours waiting for a nice Dorado or Boga to bite on their hooks. Meanwhile they’ll quietly drink their mate scrutinizing the Parana River waters. They also like to chat and almost got me trained on fishing in a couple of hours, such great people.  (click on […]

Florida Beach

Quite amazingly, Rosario has a wonderful beach called La Florida. By looking at the white (imported) sand, one would even expect to see blue waters and an infinite horizon line. No, to the opposite, the waters are brown from the sediments of the Parana River and huge cargos pass by in the distance fully loaded […]

Valentine Blues – the body shop

So you had no date for today’s Valentine ? Don’t worry, I know of a great shop where you’ll find the perfect companion.  (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 35mm Summicron IV at F2, 1/3000, ISO200 Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/180, ISO200, 0.6 ND filter.

For a few coins

At every taxi stops of downtown Rosario, you’ll find the taxi doors openers. Be them adults or kids, they’ll help you to get in the cab in hope of a few coins in return. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200

Live decoration

When I first caught size of this scene, I thought the store owner had put a Mc Donalds type of dummy at the entrance as decoration. After I took a second look, I realized he was moving … (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/750, ISO200, 0.6 ND […]