Hello Philippines

After two months spent in the safe haven of Australia, we finally made it to the Philippines. Difficult to describe Manila with words, but I guess "Chaos" would be perfect to describe the first impression one gets when entering the city. Unluckily, I feel that my candid rate is going to decrease drastically. Indeed, at […]

On the piers of the Sydney Harbour

In the Sydney Harbour, ferry workers have a quick cigarette before the next hop on, hop off. Ladies wearing their best dresses converge to the Opera for the evening performance. And a few lone souls spend long minutes scrutinizing the horizon, dreaming of great adventures in far away lands.  (click on pictures for high res) […]

The coathanger

The coathanger is the nickname of the gigantic Sydney Harbour Bridge (obviously due to its arch from). Opened back in 1932, it allows cars, trains, bikes and even walkers to cross from dowtown to the North shore. I could not help thinking about the many commuter, travellers or migrants that saw the changing face of […]

Your favorite 2011 picture #15 : Emre Ogan

Time to visit wonderful Turkey with this shot taken in Istanbul in August by Emre Ogan. Leica M8 with 15mm Voigtlander Two people sleeping in the courtyard of the Sultanahmet Mosque in Istanbul. To see more of Emre's work, please follow the links below: Website: www.ogan.com Street Photography site:www.emreogan.com Stockphoto: www.istockphoto.com/emreogan

The hopscotch

A flashy hopscotch was drawn right in the middle of Sydney's downtown and instantly got the attention of the many passer-bys. Young kids tried a few hesitant steps, teenagers made it feel like it was only yesterday, and elder people passed by with a smile, wishing that their old legs could still bear with a […]