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Fine Arts prints — Moonrise in the Alps
Fine arts prints of magnificent moonrise scenes in the French Alps
Moonlit Alps contemplation in Venon
One of the most beautiful moonlit scenes I've seen, close to home, featuring the Venon oak, the Alps mountains, and a few guest species 😊
Acroyoga at the snowed-in Venon oak in the Alps
Magic in the Alps: serendipity of a wintery, snowed-in Venon oak above a sea of clouds, + a nice encouter, and the discovery of acroyoga...
Fine Arts prints – Inspiring Autumn trees in the Alps, Venon oak
Fine Arts prints of majestic trees, including the famous Venon oak, celebrating autumn nature in one of my favorite place in the French Alps.
Before lockdown… Autumn colors in the Alps rolling hills
The looming lockdown, and a beautiful weather encouraged me to make the most of the rolling hills leading to the already snowy mountains, and enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the Alps.
Stepping out of the frame – a slightly surreal experience in London
As I was visiting a famous portrait exhibition in London, I had a slightly surreal experience: one of the portraits came to life before my eyes!
Magical Phang Nga Bay & Koh Panyee stilt village – Thailand
Phang Nga Bay, with its spectacular islands and its colorful Koh Panyee stilt village is a Thailand gem. In the sunrise mist, the atmosphere is magical...
“One night in Bangkok” – the urban side
A short business trip gave me a few hours to enjoy the urban side of Bangkok, The juxtaposition of old and new, and the vibe are fascinating.
“Bangkok, Arrivals” – a street portrait in the sky…
Does an impromptu photo on a heliport at the top of a Bangkok skyscraper qualify as a street portrait? In this case, I would say yes 😎
Mini jungle trek toward a Karen tribe village, in the north of Thailand near Chiang Mai
Discovering amazing nature and the rugged life of a Karen tribal village through a couple days of trekking in the jungle near Chiang Mai in Thailand.
Peaceful Pa Pong Piang terraced rice fields in Thailand
The Pa Pong Piang terraced rice fields are one of Thailand's best kept secrets. I had the chance to visit them just as the harvest was starting.
Unexpected serenity in Chiang Mai, tourism capital of northern Thailand
Although Chiang Mai is considered a tourism gateway to the stunning nature of northern Thailand, I was pleasantly surprised by my short visit.
Cuba street portraits – a photographer’s paradise
Cuba is a photographer's paradise. Here are my favorite street portraits, from my trip.
Cuba – 1 – First impressions: what a vibe!!
Cuba is stunning. An amazing experience and a feast for the eyes and ears, in the cities and in nature. It's also a time capsule, to the 50s and earlier...
Cuba – 2 – Back to the 1950s in present day Havana
Strolling through Havana city often feels like traveling back to the 1950s. The vibrance of the life on the streets – colors, sounds and scents, 24 hours a day, but also the poverty – remind us that this is not a movie set...
Cuba – 3 – Amazing nature in the West: Viñales & Cayo Levisa island
Viñales valley, with its steep hills and traditional coffee plantations, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Cuba. Cayo Levisa island is a tropical paradise.
Cuba – 4 – Back to the 19th century & amazing nature – Trinidad & area
If Havana – and the rest of Cuba - often feel like a 1950s time capsule, in Trinidad time seems [...]
Cuba – 5 – Santiago de Cuba, the rebel of the South East
Santiago de Cuba is the most vibrant and edgy Cuban city I've visited (far more so than Havana!) – energy, style, music and dance – what's not to like?
“I wish you endless dreams and the furious desire to make a few come true” – Jacques Brel, 1968
New Year wishes offered 50 years ago to the day by one of my favorite song writers and singers, Jacques Brel.
Atmospheric and romantic Highgate cemetery in London
Highgate cemetery in London is one of the most hauntingly beautiful, mysterious and romantic places I have visited in the world.
On The Clock: 5 seconds for a portrait in the Musée d’Orsay
I had litterally only 5 seconds to make this portrait in front of the Musée d'Orsay's famous clock...
“Rejuvenating in Paris, Batignolles” – spring street portrait
One of my favorite street portraits so far in Paris. Taken in square des Batignolles in spring, I like its evocative power.
Carry on – street portrait
"Carry on" is one of my favorite street portraits to date... I love the strength and determination I see in this person.
Magic at the Venice festival
A weekend in Venice at the beginning of the festival... magical atmosphere :)
“Rialto Committed” – bridal street portrait in Venice
A weekend away gave me the opportunity to create a cool street portrait of a bride in Venice - one of my favorite so far: "Rialto Committed"
Hi-vibe 1988 New Year in New Orleans
Last stop on my Christmas holidays road trip: New Orleans, for a jazzy and atmospheric New Year 1988.
First tropical Christmas – Miami & Florida, 1987
First time I experienced hot weather in winter... Both the journey (30 hour bus ride!) and the destination were an experience...
Escapade to Washington DC, 1987
A memorable weekend road trip to the center of the world's power, studded with incredible museums...
“Running with Giants“ – World Trade Center, New York city, 1987 – street portrait
One of my very first street portraits, on my first visit to New York City, in October 1987 – and still one of my all-time favorites...
New York City, 1987 – first discovery…
My first encounter with New York, city I had dreamt of so much – and also my first real urban “photo expedition”...
“Forget About the Rest”, my first street portrait – Philadelphia, 1987
My very first street portrait, taken as I was exploring the impoverished West Philadelphia neighborhood adjacent to the campus where I was spending a year.
Philadelphia & West Philadelphia, 1987 – my home for a year
Philadelphia was my home for a year. I was particularly impressed by its skyline, and its contrasts.
A dream come true – one year as an exchange student at the University of Pennsylvania, 1987-88
Penn 1987-88... My first long international adventure, and a transformational, foundational year for me. Also, a fascinating discovery journey.
