On the Rialto bridge, an old man slowly climbs the stairs leading to the San Marco neighbourhood. Every five steps of so, he pauses for a minute to catch his breath and contemplate the Canal Grande. His eyes locked on the horizon, he perhaps remembers the time where his young legs would suddenly have him […]

Three years and 1000 kilometers separate these two pictures (Venice and Paris). Something are pretty much the same all over Europe, generations after generations. (click on pictures for high res)

Early morning, just before sunset. The Rialto bridge is still deserted, except for the brief appearance of a capped shadow. And the many mysteries that come with it.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/500, ISO320

This second “digital contact sheet” illustrates the spirit of the chase in street photography. As I was shooting by San Marco Plaza in Venice, a boat captain suddenly rushed past me. I immediately thought it would be a great picture opportunity, especially since there were gondolas in the background. Here started the chase for a […]

In a working class neighbourhood of Venice, two teenagers spend some special time under leafless trees. While they probably envision their life as a long and united trunk, the branches of the trees seem to ultimately diverge in that opinion. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F4.0, 1/1500, […]

So you are about to go out in the street and shoot, time to grab a camera and a few lenses. How many do you typically take along ? Evidently, cameras with non interchangeable optical systems (fixed focal or zoom) count as one. I took a 35mm and 60mm lens kit last week to Venice, […]

Two friends improvise a shoot while visiting the deserted San Marco Plaza in Venice. They speak Russian, and suddenly I feel thrown in an action movie. A spy ? Mr Bond must be around, better shoot before he does so. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/350, […]

Apparently, Caravaggio spent some of his early times as a painter in Venice.  It was perhaps also here that he first experimented with Chiaroscuro, a technique where a strong light source is used to create an extreme contrast between the subject and his environment. When I spotted this scene, I immediately thought about it. I […]

Not as concurred as the Rialto bridge, the Ponte dell Accademia is a perfect spot for lovers in search of a romantic spot at sunset. (click on picture for high res) PS: We have returned from our five days stay in Venice. Absolutely wonderful since we could witness the Acqua Alta (high waters) as well […]