Waiters in Paris are seasoned professionals who will take your order in a few seconds. Yet, when facing the mellow eyes of a few pretty women, this young waiter suddenly seems to lose all his ways. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Summicron IV at F2.8, 1/500, ISO160
Who said boys take longer to grow up ? (and girls stay romantic forever ?) (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO200
When one arrives at destination, there is almost always a first call in the next minutes. Mother, children, girlfriend, girlfriend #2, hotel, boss, who do you usually dial ? (click to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/500, ISO400
In the Luxembourg Garden, three young friends on a summer trip stare at the vegetation in a long silence. Studies, work, and maybe love, these are the times of difficult choices. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/250, ISO400, ND filter
Since Summer is back, I had to post the classic terrace shot. Is there any better place on earth for a drink after work ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leicca M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO200
A few friends share some thoughts and a nice bottle on a bridge over the Seine River. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 75mm Summicron at F2.8, 1/2000, ISO160
Two men seem to realize their mistake. They have just sat in the ladies Coffee Place. Guys, you’re doomed, endless hours of blah-blah are ahead. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/1500, ISO160
While his friends celebrate heartily with a bottle of Champagne, a boy stares at the Seine River paying little attention to his glass. Broken-hearted ?
Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2, 1/4000, ISO160
Peeking in at infamous ogres ? Frightening witches ? Or simply a bunch of drunk friends ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/125, ISO250
Kids playing in the Monceau Park as the sun sets. Will today’s games shape tomorrow’s careers ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO160, ND filter
Warmer winds, lighter rains, a coffee and chat during a sunny spell. Spring is back, Paris blossoms. (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F5.6, 1/90, ISO1000
Isn’t it when we are connected, that we are in fact, disconnected ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/250, ISO800
Well, Quasimodo was the dog and in my story, it was it that abandoned Esmeralda to go look for a more fascinating master. Looks that is he also became more human and experienced, waiting for a headless woman to pick him up ;) (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F2.8, 1/125, ISO500
Next to Notre Dame, a girl sits at a coffee with her friends while the dog lays bored. Let’s imagine the girl is Esmeralda, who is Quasimodo then ? (to be followed)
Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F5.6, 1/710, ISO160
As this lady starts bargaining with a street vendor for a cheap rubbish, the whole family gathers around her to make sure this is a fair deal. Italians ? ;) (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/500, ISO160
As this painter takes a look at his cell phone in Le Marais, two men walk happily down the street. I guess he definitely missed a nice scene to include in his sketch … (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/125, ISO320
Coming back to yesterday’s Zombi day, here is a scene that looked a bit biblical to me. Queen Zombi among her disciples gets a revelation from the skies … maybe an order to march on La Bastille for a Zombi revolution ? (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 35mm Lux Asph at F1.4, 1/30, ISO640
A wide open Avenue just for themselves, let the race begin ! (click on picture to enlarge)
Leica M8 with 75mm Summicron at F5.6, 1/350, ISO160
In Le Marais, kids line up on top of a street and get ready for the start signal. Un-Deux-Trois go … given his start I would not bet on the leftmost kid to win.
Leica M8 with 28mm Summicron at F2, 1/750, ISO160
As people party on the banks of the Seine River, this girl was deeply concentrated on her homwork. Or maybe was she the next Apollinaire, finding inspiration in this atmosphere soaked with alcohol. (click on picture to enlarge)
Epson R-D1 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/350, ISO800
