It is not because Venice is flooded that one should not go out with style. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

A view over the Canal Grande filled with gondolas at sunset. I guess this is the ultimate experience in Venice. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/250, ISO640

Two shadows emerge out of the darkness on Plaza San Marco. For a while, it seems that Lucifer has unleashed his army of ghosts on sleepy Venice. Yet, there is no Hell but still, nuns go to church in promise of Paradise.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at […]

Acqua alta (high waters) is a natural phenomena that hits Venice several times a year. A conjunction of high tide and strong winds push water into the Laguna that surrounds the city. Ultimately it floods the streets of Venice for a few hours. Though Acqua alta always existed, it has been magnified over the last […]

Just landed in Venice tonight. And of course, exceptional weather conditions means that water has invaded the city. I plan to get up at 6am tomorrow to witness what should be a very high tide that will cover 50% of the city with water.  Just bought some huge plastic boots … (click on picture for […]

Apart from street photography, my other big passion is American Football (yes I know, this is kind of odd). Every Autumn, I stay up very late at night to watch my favorite team's games. And after almost 13 years of suffering, tonight was finally a night to remember forever. Though the team colors aren't quite […]

On the shores of Lake Geneva, a little clever mind thought that chessmen should join in a round dance rather than fight each other. (click on picture for high res) Leica X1 at 36mm, F5.6, 1/250, ISO100

After the massive media coverage of an election taking place so far away, can we finally get our local newspapers covers back ? Well, as we say in French :  "Si tu veux boire de la bonne eau, va à la bonne fontaine"  – if you want to drink good water, then head for the […]

Red, white, or subtly between the two ? A clear line separates the intentions of the corteous lover from the impetuous one.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.8, 1/4000, ISO160