The princess of the seas

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Jul 252012
 

Once upon the time, a mighty farmer captured the beautiful princess of the seas. He brought her back to the mainland locked in a cell pulled by his steel horse ….

Well, I am not really a fairy tale writer and the reality behind this picture is less magical. Indeed, it was taken in Ralay, Southern Thailand. The tractor is used to bring local workers to the shore when the tide is low as boats can no more dock on the shores. Sorry Mister Prince, there is no lady to be freed this time …  (click on picture for high res)

Sigma DP2 at 41mm, F5.0, 1/1000, ISO100 (cropped)

Thai massage

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Feb 222012
 

Thailand is obviously world known for its massages. It is a whole industry here in Bangkok and you cannot find a street without its saloon. The prices ? Ridiculously low as a one hours session will be charged about $5. And you do get smiling staff all the time !  (click on picture for high res)

(We are currently in Myanmar with little internet access until Feb 27th. This is a pre-programed post to keep the daily routine going on)

Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

Experimentations of high vantage point

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Feb 212012
 

As you might know, I am 198cm tall. This allow me to use a very high vantage point. I have been experimenting on a type of pictures that fully utilizes that high point of view. It is not easy as it brings up a series of challenges in terms of composition. . (click on pictures for high res)

All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph

Golden domes

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Feb 202012
 

When light hit them, they shine. (click on pictures for high res)

(We are currently in Myanmar with little internet access until Feb 27th. This is a pre-programed post to keep the daily routine going on)

All pictures taken with Leica M8 and 35mm Lux Asph.

A dog’s life

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Feb 192012
 

How would she like it if she was carried like a dog ?  (click on picture for high res)

(We are currently in Myanmar with little internet access until Feb 27th. This is a pre-programed post to keep the daily routine going on)

Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/350, ISO160

The power of uniform

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Feb 182012
 

Style first, action next ?  (click on picture for high res)

(We are currently in Myanmar with little internet access until Feb 27th. This is a pre-programed post to keep the daily routine going on)

Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

Homeless, but cool.

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Feb 172012
 

There are a lot of homeless people in Bangkok. Yet some seem to enjoy this condition quite a bit. (click on picture for high res)

(We are currently in Myanmar with little internet access until Feb 27th. This is a pre-programed post to keep the daily routine going on)

Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F2.8, 1/750, ISO160

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