It is often a little known fact that Argentina belongs to the best nations in rugby. So as the sun set on the beach, a few kicks seemed the most natural way to bring the ball back home for that boy. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F2.8, 1/4000, ISO200, […]
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Villa Gesell – Shopping by the sea
A few kilometers away from quiet Mar Azul stands Villa Gesell. In European terms, this city is like Rimini in Italy, La Grande Motte in France or Torremolinos in Spain. Mass tourism, party and … main streets dedicated to shopping. And we all know that in vacations, temptations are even more difficult to resist. (click […]
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The cowyboy and the dreamer.
Is there a single kid in Argentina that does not dream of becoming the next Messi ? For others, it is obviously a bit too late. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F4, 1/500, ISO200, ND filter
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8 am
A few lost souls wander on the beach. The fresh morning breeze helps me to wake up, while others ride it to fly away. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND filter
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Heading to the beach
As a family heads to the beach, one fellow seems quite exactic about it. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F8.0, 1/350, ISO200
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Mar Azul
Here it stands in front of us, the Atlantic Sea. A strange mix of punishing sun and cold waters. Endless beaches of thin sand. Houses hidden under the pine trees. A little paradise. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ND filter
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Inside beauty
… or beauty inside ? (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/3000, ISO200, ND filter
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News the old way
A great thing about Argentina is that most bars have Wifi. It has allowed me to post daily on this site. Nevertheless, Ipad’s and other smartphones are scarce, so most people still read news the old way. And probably, the best way. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, […]
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Music slideshow : The hated rivals
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about a football game in town. Well it happened, the two town rivals met in the final of the regional Championship for the first time in history. Click here or on picture to launch the slideshow and discover the atmosphere, the passion and also the joy so characteristic […]
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The King Soy
A small rural town where Christ welcomes you as you enter. Around it, green plains. Endless soy plains. The fate of the settlers follows the price of soy. Yet soy needs rain. So when drought is looming, a little incantation can only help. (click on pictures to enlarge) Both with Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon […]