Maybe they should implement special mailboxes for love letters. 100% certified that it will reach destination. I often take my Sigma DP2 along the M9, especially for unprocessed color work. It is where I feel it especially shines. These pictures are out of camera JPG, in vivid mode. You'll also notice the influence of my […]
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The lost street photographers
Yesterday we went for a walk in the Paris flea market. As usual when going there, I paid a visit to the block where all the photography stores are located. What a great place too buy vintage cameras, books, and prints. A bit oddly, these shops also sell prints of unknown photographers, mainly family portraits […]
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Kiss over the Seine River
I guess that this is what Paris is about for many people. 18 years old, maybe the first trip away from home and a passionate kiss over the Seine River. Obviously, I would never have taken this picture if the couple was over 40 years old. The odds of it being an extra marital affair […]
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The gymnastics of street photography
While shooting in Paris, I estimate that I walk an average of 10 kilometers per day with peaks at 15kms. Quite a way to stay fit, especially since stretching is also part of the game. Indeed, have a look at the shot below and imagine my position when taking the picture. The answer will be […]
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Hire a street photographer for your wedding
About to get married and looking for a photographer ? Well, your task just got more difficult because I strongly recommend you to hire two of them. Indeed, you'll need a regular wedding photographer for all the cheesy stuff and the masterpiece that will throne for decades (hopefully) on the top of your living room's […]
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The French armlock
Look closely at the three picture below (couple in the back) for a demonstration of a greatly executed French armlock move. A technique especially effective when used in Paris. Sometimes, a series grabs better the action of a scene. Obviously, in scenes with so much action going on, you are never aware of every single […]
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The girl by Place Concorde
As you might know, I am not a huge fan of "in your face" type of street photography. Most of the time, it just results in a face among thousands others, and therefore fails to produce interesting photographs. Obviously since the girl was dressed in red and wore a hat (recurring themes in my photography), […]
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Guardian Angels
Are Guardian angels the cautious reflection of oneself or the friend that takes care of you ? (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160, ND 0.6 filter
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Waiters’ stories
Being a waiter in Paris is an almost like an art. They'll bounce, jump, twist, flatter and mitigate around tables like an ice skater in a boxing ring. They are also a very united corporation and will take a little break when one is in need of a little tip (and they all are …) […]
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Pastel strangers
Two strangers sitting next to each other outside of a metro station in Saint-Germain. They are probably waiting for someone, but somehow they made a great couple at this moment. (click on picture for high res) You'll notice that I slightly misfocused on this shot. It does happen when shooting at F1.4 on a 60mm […]