Located 60 kilometers away from Hong Kong, the ex Portuguese colony is reached by a high speed ferry in an hour. Once a bad reputation town famous for drugs, gambling, and prostitutes, Macao is now a prosperous city gaining territory every years over the sea. It is quite an amazing view to see the Portuguese […]
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Your favorite 2011 picture #31 : Rob Knijn
The island of Bali, Indonesia is our host today with this shot taken by Rob Knijn from Holland. Leica M8 with 35mm Summicron Asph. This is what Rob wrote about his picture : I am a long time Leica photographer, but it is my hobby, my profession is making paintings, I'm an artist. Street photography […]
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Central District
I met a great group of photographers yesterday and we went for a quick outing and lunch around Central District. While wandering through the streets of this older part of town, you really feel like at a crossroad between Asia, Europe and America. The types of scene you encounter completely changes from one street to […]
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Your favorite 2011 picture #30 : Dan
Tel Aviv in Israel is the setting today for this shot taken by Dan. Leica M9 with 50mm Summilux Asph
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Hide and seek in Tsim Sha Tsui
Series taken on the piers of Tsim Sha Tsui. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Summilux Asph.
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Your favorite 2011 picture #29: Tany Kely
Let's travel to China today and look at this picture taken in Shangai by Tany Kely in August. (click on picture for high res) Leica M9 with Zeiss 25mm F2.8 This is what Tany wrote about his shot : Chinese people are used to take a nap everywhere! Discover Tany's website at : http://www.tany-kely.com
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Between birds, flowers, fish, jade and dogs
Hong Kong is probably the biggest market on earth. Millions of tourists head there to buy electronics, jewerly or clothing. Yet, some more traditional markets still exist such as the Gold-fish or Jade markets. Each is a different world, full of mysteries and great characters. (click on pictures for high res) All pictures taken with […]
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Your favorite 2011 picture #28 : Kristian Dowling
You will have noticed that I have extended this column to January. Indeed, I received some late submissions yet did not want to reject any so this will go on for a few days. Today's picture takes us to L.A. It was taken by Kristian Dowling from Melbourne. Leica M9-P with 50mm Summilux Discover more […]
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Good-bye Philippines
Let's say it straight away, the Philippines have been our best human experience so far. Filipinos are extremely friendly and charming people. Life is not easy here for most of the population but it doesn't prevent people to smile most of the time. Being easily identified as foreigners, we'd be greeted by many people in […]
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Trip update – Hong Kong, then Japan.
Six more months to go, time is flying now. Round the World bundled airfares make this kind of trip much more affordable. Yet at the same time, your destinations need to be set before you depart. When we planned the trip, Japan had just been hit by an earthquake and we decided to leave it […]