As we reached our weekend house to spend the 1st of May Holiday, loud sounds of folkore music could be heard in the field behind our property. It did not take us long to figure out that a jineteada (rodeo) was taking place. I grabbed my camera and headed there for an afternoon into the […]

In Argentina, a good butcher will cut his arm off to make sure you won’t head home empty handed.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M8 with 35mm Summicron at F2.8, 1/90, ISO640

I love how the word “el galán” sounds in Spanish, it basically has three meanings : 1. Good-looking man 2. A man that flirts with woman 3. An actor that plays roles of lovers. In the case of this young man pictured in a Rosario Park, I guess the three of them work, don’t they […]

As Buenos Aires finally plunges in the dark,  an elegant bike rushes home to avoid the ghosts of the night.  (click on picture for high res) Leiva M8 with 35mm Summicron at F2, ISO160

How great is it to escape for a few hours and go for a good lunch with one’s dog.  Not so fast young lady,  dad is never very far.  (click on picture for high res) Leiva M8 with 35mm Summicron

How great is it to escape for a few hours and go for a good lunch with one’s dog.  Not so fast young lady,  dad is never very far.  (click on picture for high res) Leiva M8 with 35mm Summicron

Like most Argentine cities, parts of town are very colorful. And in 99% of the cases,  Rosario is painted in either yellow and blue,  or black and red. Why is it so?  Because fans of the two local football teams,  Rosario Central and Newell Old Boys,  like to mark their territories. You might actually find […]

On the warship flanks, shadows of families and lovers enjoy a peaceful Sunday afternoon. (click on picture for high res) Rosario, Parana River – Leica M8 with 35mm Summicron IV at F2.0, 1/8000, ISO160

Let visit Spain’s sea front this week with this graphical picture by Pelayo Gonzalez from Gijon. A sad story you would probably not guess by just looking at the bright colors. Any submissions are welcome, please read instructions at end of article. Nikon D700 with 50mm prime What is the Sho(r)t Story?   This picture […]