So I finally hit the street today and found a local market close by. Pune is a modern city and in many neighourhoods you don’t get the impression to be in India. But there at the market, it was100% India; colors, crowd, spices, cows, and hundreds over very friendly people. Such a pleasure. (click on […]
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The Nokia N8 : a perfect travel companion
So you are about to head on a long trip and the question of “which phone to take along” inevitably pops-up. Iphone, Android, Blackberry, … the options are many, yet somehow Nokia seems to have dropped off of many potential buyer’s list. Nevertheless, whe my previous phone failed during the very first week of our […]
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Holi Hijras
Hijras renounced male sexuality and live under a female identity. They visit homses of male babies and dance to bring them virility and the ability to continue the family line. So did they dance on Holi days and were blessed themselves with a full palette of colors. (click on pictures for high res) Note that […]
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A colorful encounter
I thought I had found a great subject to illustrate the Festival of Colors. Well, I did but he felt so honoured to be pictured that he wanted to return me the favor. Not quite like I expected … (click on pictures for high res) Taken with Sigma DP2 at 41mm
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Holi Festival
I still have some series from Burma to post but thought I would show today my first shots in India, in honour of the Holi Festival. Also named Festival of Colours, Holi is celebrated on full moon and marks the beginning of Summer. Bonfires are lit, offrands are made and dances close that first night […]
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Inwa
The capital of Burma during 500 years, Inwa is nowadays a quiet countryside region. It is part of a concurred touristic route that starts in the city of Sagaing, another former capital and now and important religious center. After crossing a river on a small boat and escaping the flurry of street sellers, the day […]
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2 pictures and an experiment
I am doing a little experiment (full disclosure in a few weeks). If you are willing to participate, have a look at the two following pictures. Then head to my facebook page and vote for your favorite one in the dedicated poll. Feel also free to add any comment on the reasons of your choice, […]
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The chase
It is 6:30 am, once again I got up early to take advantage of the wonderful sunrise light in Bagan. I therefore head for a temple close to the hotel. When I get there, it is deserted and the first rays of sun hit the top of the Golden dome. I sit and contemplate the […]
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Mandalay
Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma. Yet, you always get the feeling to be in a big village since there is virtually no downtown. It is also the home of tens of thousands monks, so you’ll cross way with them at every street corners. Note that the girl on the first picture sells […]
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Cities of Kings
The region of Mandalay is home to several cities that once were the capital of Burma. Few of the palaces remain as they were all built in wood, yet hundreds of stone temples and monasteries still stand firmly. This being said, the best view is still from the hill overlooking Mandalay. The sunset is a […]