Obviously, it is a well known fact that cows are sacred in India. Therefore, you’ll often see them wandering in a street, unbothered, and even sometimes in the middle of high traffic. Yet I did not expect to discover a full street inhabited by cattle breeders in the heart of this 4 millions people metropolis. […]
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Three portraits at sunset
The last rays of sun were finding their way through the store fronts of this busy Pune Avenue. A perfect opportunity to take the portraits of these three people. I don’t know if they were a family, maybe the eyes say so. (click on picture for high res)
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Indians hang in groups
Families, friends, students or families can often be found in groups in the streets of India. It seems that people really like to hang out together. Or maybe, it is simply over population that does allow one to isolate himself from the crowds for long. (click on pictures for high res)
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Across the bridge
For the last few days, I’ve crossed the bridge that separates our modern Pune from a popular neighbourhood. Early at sunrise or just before sunset, to drink the juice of a coconut, play with kids, talk with the locals, or even laugh with a few old ladies. Relaxing and full of satisfaction. What a difference […]
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When everybody wants to be part of the picture
My biggest challenge so far in India has been keeping people out of the pictures. As soon as my camera is spotted, people will then come to be and ask for a picture. I evidently always gladly accept. Yet if one is not quick enough, your frame will soon be filled by dozens of happy […]
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Shooting street photography in Myanmar (Burma)
Traveling to Myanmar to shoot street photography is a once in a life time opportunity. Not that you won’t be able to return, but the odds that the country will have changed drastically by then are very high. Indeed, Myanmar is one of the few places on earth where the lifestyle hasn’t evolved much over […]
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Meeting street photographers #11 : Michael Bialecki
We met Michael Bialecki while spending two weeks in Bangkok (introduced by our friend Kristian Dowling). And we owe him so much. Michael has been great to us as he took us all around town, to restaurants, to camera stores and even to the city’s red light district. He is also a big part of […]
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And your dream destination is …
So here are the results of yesterday’s poll on your dream destination for street photography . After taking an early lead, New York was barely beat by Paris on the finish line. These two destinations acccounted for almost 60% of the votes. Classics are tough to dethrone. As for the third winner, Havana gathered almost […]
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The top 12 destinations for street photograhy
Any city is good for street photography, no doubts about that. Yet, some destinations are definitely more attractive when you plan on combining street photography with some hard earned holiday time. The listing below therefore suggests 12 destinations which boast great settings for street photography, but also ample leisure and cultural offerings. I have shot […]
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Your dream destination for street photography ?
New York, Paris, Rome, …. ? I am running a poll on my Facebook Page. Please click on the link to participate. An article on the subject will be published soon after. Thanks! To me, Paris will obvioulsy always be the best !