I have been using the Sigma DP2 for about 18 months and I think it is an amazing compact camera. Nevertheless it’s got its quirks, so I wrote my own Sigma DP3 wishlist, which can also serve as a short Sigma DP2 review. Sigma DP2 at F2.8, 1/1600, ISO100

A great thing about Argentina is that you still see quite a few vintage cars in the streets, such as the legendary Ford Falcon. Therefore, you often get the feeling to be suddenly teleported in the past and likely end up in the middle of a James Dean movie. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica […]

Early morning on the docks of Rosario. A few old timers and kids comings and goings presage a miraculous fishing. And it is, the lines pull out out of the brown waters one fish after another. Some will be sold instantly for a few bucks, other will be granted a new freedom and most will […]

One of the nice tradition that was kept by European immigrants is the coffee and croissant breakfast. Even if it means that the store must be left unattended for a few minutes, there is no morning without it. I wish you all a Happy New Year ! (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with […]

Only in Argentina do people use cars as artsy flowerpots. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND filter

Once a guard, often a gardener or a mason, here goes Ventura and his son on their way to their next task. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/350, ISO200

So strong is the heat wave pounding Argentina currently, that vegetables are protected with black veils. How to you pick the reddest strawberries in these conditions ? Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ND filter

The local team has reached the semi final of the regional league playoff this year. The away game was won without a minute of play. Before the game, boosters from the opposing team tried to persuade the ref to let their squad win. When he refused, he was hit and the game cancelled. Argentina is […]

… the lonesome heads for a night of fishing. (click on picture to enlarge) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/12, ISO800

In the middle of the Parana river, lay large islands. Long strips of earth that will surrender to nature once or twice in a decade. Tree tops will remain, the rest will be water. These lands are hostile to the visitor, but you’ll find sometimes here and there, a place to dock and a little […]