Archive for the ‘Mystic’ Category

In the back of my mind

Jeudi, septembre 2nd, 2010

A girfriend, a wife, a daughter, a mother, a friend … they are always there, in the back of your mind.  (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2, 1/1000, ISO200

Doc’s little nephew

Vendredi, août 13th, 2010

With the driver and Paris eternal look, this bike seems to be “Back from the future” with some secret load. (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summicron IV at F4, 1/500, ISO200

The break up

Jeudi, août 12th, 2010

Should I leave him and run away ? He has been so nice to me, he would be destroyed. But I can’t stand him anymore, he treats me like a dog.  Wait, he would be so hurt, I fear the worse…. ok then, I’ll stay until the puppies are given away.  (click on picture to enlarge)
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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND filter

The weight of history

Mardi, juin 29th, 2010

In Versailles, these tourists show a “Goyesque” discomfort among statues and paintings decorating the rooms of the King’s palace. Did they fear that the revolutionary citizens would come back centuries later to have their heads cut ? (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/125, ISO200

Over confidence prohibited

Mardi, juin 22nd, 2010

One might be built like Van Damme, but what can muscles do when stabbed in the back. The Almighty decides. (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160

Back from the past

Mercredi, juin 16th, 2010

A man seems to appear on Les Champs-Elysées through a time tunnel. Elegance is timeless in Paris.

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/1000, ISO160, ND

The magic Hula Hoop

Vendredi, juin 4th, 2010

On Les Champs-Elysées, a girl plays with a hula hoop. Almost seems a leathal weapon to enfrent the three threatening shadows walking toward her.  (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 75mm Summicron at F2, 1/4000, ISO160

The illusionist

Mercredi, juin 2nd, 2010

Are you sure about what you see ? Or is the illusionist tricking you ?  (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/250, ISO160, ND filter

An odd group therapy

Samedi, mai 8th, 2010

Invisible men group therapy ?

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO160

Lenin in your living room

Jeudi, mai 6th, 2010

A man walking by a neighbourhood flea market does not seem convinced by the goods sold by a Russian antique stand. Are they that fearful even in paintings ?(click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F2, 1/125, ISO160

The forbidden candy

Mardi, avril 13th, 2010

Fear of expulsion of Heaven or belly growth ? (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/500, ISO160

The ingenious murder of Miss Bighair

Samedi, avril 3rd, 2010

“A little step back honey and stand still while I move the car”   (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO160

The art dentist

Vendredi, mars 12th, 2010

When a man brandishes pincers, even a piece of work gets scared for its teeth. (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/180, ISO160

Code Da Vinci

Mercredi, février 24th, 2010

A man walks slowly towards the entrance of the Louvres on a rainy day. Mona Lisa’s melancolic lover or its  kidnapper ?  (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/250, ISO160

The ghost barge

Jeudi, février 4th, 2010

On a Seine River arm, a ghost barge is docked waiting endlessly for a captain to take its command. One could almost think that zombis will appear from the decks. Well, look closely, a presence is making sure nobody will board the ship looking for adventure.  (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/2800, ISO80

By Notre Dame du Rosaire

Vendredi, janvier 29th, 2010

A shadow stands on the forecourt of Saint-Ouen’s  Notre Dame du Rosaire. Why do church look like crime scenes at night (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 24mm Elmarit at F2.8, 1/3, ISO1250

In the wee small hours of the morning …

Mercredi, janvier 20th, 2010

… while the whole world is fast asleep.

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/1000, ISO160

The bridge of wandering souls

Samedi, janvier 16th, 2010

The Alma bridge becomes a supernatural setting after heavy rainfall. Were the souls in the distance wandering to another world? (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO160

Have you seen Esther ?

Mardi, décembre 29th, 2009

Seems that this freaky little girl is all over Paris. Wander through the hallways of the underground, and suddenly her scary face will appear, a bus and here she is looking at you, … almost feels like she is after us.  (click on pictures to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 24mm Elmarit and 60mm Hexanon.

Sneaking in the woods

Dimanche, décembre 27th, 2009

As the night falls slowly over the Tuileries garden, a couple sneaks in before the gates close. Maybe for some naughty … snow games.  (click on picture to enlarge)
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Leica M9 with 40mm Sumicron at F2, 1/90, ISO640