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...
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!
Paradoxical Koh Phi Phi: hordes in a tropical paradise
Koh Phi Phi island in Thailand is a tropical paradise, partly spoilt by hordes of tourists who don't really go there to admire the stunning nature...
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.
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 – 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?
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.
Magic at the Venice festival
A weekend in Venice at the beginning of the festival... magical atmosphere :)
Coast-to-coast road trip around the US, 1988 – part 1 – westbound, following the pioneers’ tracks
The first leg of my 6-week road-trip adventure around the US... Following the tracks of the westbound pioneers, experiencing the vast emptiness of the plains before finally reaching the mountains...
Coast-to-coast road trip around the US, 1988 – part 2 – the Wild West
The Wild West - mythical, larger-than-life natural and man-made places featured in movies, comics and... our dreams. We ended up having more than our fair share of adventure!
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...
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”...
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.