For litte Parisians, checking out the girls in the Royal Palace Garden starts very early. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F2.8, 1/350, ISO160

I guess this picture is full of geometry, mystery and metaphors. But in the end, it is above all contemplative, so I'll let you come up with your own story. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 and 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/350, ISO160  

Blond or brown, cover of a magazine or next door girl. It does not matter, seduction is all about the red liptsick. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F4.0, 1/250, ISO160

You'll see them all over Paris, the Chinese masseurs. For a little of your time and money, they'll get your body completely relaxed. And you might even get a good laugh.  (click on picture for high res) Sigma DP2 at 41mm, F2.8, 1/250, ISO100

A nice dress, wonderful vintage haircut and a baguette in hand. Only the cellphone sends Audrey back to modernity. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

In Paris, yellow socks are a must when riding the vintage blue Peugeot 104 bike. Though evidently, getting on time to work every morning is never ensured.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F4.0, 1/180, ISO160

It's kind of odd how Photoshop and other post processing softwares are often critized nowadays for their ability to alter reality. But isn't it what the History of Art is all about anyways ?  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.8, 1/500, ISO160  

Sunset is soon here, all are about to disappear in the shadows of the Opera.  (click on picture for high res) Not feeling great right now since my MacBook Pro no longer works. Though I had backed up almost all my Paris files online through Flickr, I could lose a couple hundred shots and all […]

A cloudy day, a walk by the Seine River, long chats and maybe, love.  (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/1500, ISO160

After one month in Paris, I already head back to Switzerland tomorrow. Time has flown by and will be remembered through the 1200 pictures I am bringing back. I already did some editing and much more is to come. My goal was to come back with 10-20 pictures great picture to be included in a […]