The last picture of this 2011 favorite series had to be something special. Special to me since it was submitted by my girlfriend and trip partner. Natalia takes a lot of pictures too, and though our styles differ completely, there is a lot of poetry and creativity in her photography. Not a 100% street photographer, […]
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In the dark of Shibuya
Shibuya is a busy neighbourhood mixing teen fashion stores, manga culture, love hotels (where couples can rent a room for a few hours), and bars. And when the night falls, thousands mysteries start to appear at every street corner. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph
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Your favorite 2011 picture #35 : Dave Dowding
Two more pictures to go and we will conclude with that special section dedicated to readers’ favorite photographs. Let’s head today to London for this shot by Dave Dowding. Leica M9 with 50mm Summilux Asph This is what David wrote about his shot : I was waiting for my daughter at the train station the […]
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Tokyo – Lost in rituals
Our first day in Tokyo has just come to an end. And for the first time since the start of this trip, we have felt somewhat disorientated. Japan is a different world and the absence of Latin alphabet in the streets makes it an adventure to find your way. You learn to get lost again. […]
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Some thoughts on street shooting in Hong Kong
Eight millions people in a few square kilometers. High-rises, signs, neons, markets and frantic activity at any hours. Hong Kong is a special places for street photography. Nevertheless, it is also quite challenging and I definitely struggled to adapt at some times. Here are therefore a few thoughts about shooting street photography in Hong Kong. […]
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Your favorite 2011 picture #34 : Lluis Riera
Let’s head to London today for this scene taken by Lluis Riera from Spain. Xpan +45f4+ Ilford delta 3200 Discover Lluis XPAN pictures set at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/sinetsin/sets/72157618336041948
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The fashion generation
If you are looking for glamour and fashion in the streets, Hong Kong is not the place to go. All you have is basically millions of merchants and shoppers doing their best not to stand out from the crowd. Nevertheless, the younger generations seem to slowly break this trend and some interesting outfits can be […]
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Your favorite picture #33 : João Afonso Ferreira
Paris ! Today we visit the City of Lights through this shot by Joao Afonso Ferreira from Portugal taken in November. NEX-5N+18-55 OSS. PP in Lr3+Nik Color Efex This is what Joao wrote about his shot : The picture I am sending it is from a Paris weekend trip to visit Paris Photo. On the […]
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Hong Kong nights
When the sun goes down in Hong Kong, thousands neons light up to perpetuate the endless day. The city seems to never sleep and nights are as frantic as days. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph
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Your favorite 2011 picture #32 : Elyane Moulin
Let’s go to Poznan, Poland, today and have a look at this shot from Elyane Moulin from Switzerland. Taken with Leica D-Lux This is what Elyane wrote about her shot : I took this photo in June, 2011 at the Station of Poznan. I waited for the train which had to drive me to Cracow […]