Yesterday saw the launch of the Leica M Monochrom, that is the first digital camera in history with a black and white sensor. I am sure it will cause the rise of quite a few eye-brows, indeed why produce such a camera? Why not simply convert to B&W when needed and keep color capability ? […]

The use of foregrounds is a technique often seen in reportage, yet is somehow left aside in street photography. The reason for that ? It adds one more dimension to the already complex process of recording a candid scene (unlike reporters, street photographers have zero control on their subjects and surroundings). It is no more […]

No, the world has not been completely taken over by dandies and metrosexuals. Real men still exist, you'll find them in Punjab  (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M9 and 35mm Lux Asph, except #3 with 50mm Summicron.

Several guards protect the sacred water of the Golden temple. So if you ever throw yourself into the waters, swim fast because you'll be soon surrounded by a small army of fierce warriors. Joke apart, they make sure that the protocol is respected in the holiest plase of Sikhism.  (click on pictures for high res) […]

It has now been 4 days since we arrived in Amristar. I spent most of my time at the Golden Temple which has been so far my favorite place in India (yes, better than the Taj Mahal). I knew nothing about the Sikhs and their religion but I have to admit that I have been […]

As one wanders through the Bazaar of Amristar, he might suddenly find a narrow path leading to a wide open area. There lays a little lake, about the size of a football field, surrounded by buildings,. Much less concurred than the Golden temple lake, a few locals come here for a walk around it, take […]

As a foreigner, my eyes are obviously attracted by the thousands of turbans of all kind seen in the streets of Amristar. There is something that make sikhs look like ancient times warriors, and they'll always stare at you seriously at first. Then if you smile, they'll usually answer back with a great smile and […]

We arrived today in Amritsar, the spiritual center of the Sikh religion. Sikhs can be found all over India and are easily recognizable due to their large and colorful turban. Yet in the streets of Amritsar, they are a large majority as the city and its famous Golden temple is visited by around 100'000 worshippers […]

… or 5 euros. This is the wage that these women will receive for a full day of work on a jobsite (mainly carrying dirt and rocks on their heads). Though they look right out of a fashion show, they are in fact waiting on the side of the road for a contractor to hire […]