Santorini, Greece

In my opinion, Santorini is the most beautiful Greek island. I remember evenings like this one where tourists gather on the heights of Oia to wait for the sunset over the remains of the volcano. September 1991. A mon avis, Santorin est la plus belle des îles grecques. Je me souviens de soirées comme celles-ci…

Luni, India

In the Luni village in Rajasthan, you meet Rajput women wearing traditional jewels in their nose. The village is built around a fortress and it seems things have not changed there in centuries. March 2008. Dans le village de Luni au Rajasthan, on rencontre des femmes rajputs qui portent des bijoux traditionnels dans le nez.…

London, United Kingdom

This old lady was shopping in a small market in Notting Hill. For some reason, I felt she could not be anything but English. November 1996. Cette vieille dame faisait ses courses dans un petit marché de Notting Hill. Pour une raison que j’ignore, je me suis dit qu’elle ne pouvait pas ne pas être…

Monaco-Ville, Monaco

A guard is posted at the gate of the Prince’s Palace in Monaco. Prince Rainier III made Monaco more glamorous in the second half of the 20th century thanks to his wedding with actress Grace Kelly. February 2008. Un garde est posté devant la porte du Palais Princier de Monaco. Le prince Rainier a rendu…

Helsinki, Finland

The Torni hotel is a tall building that was open in 1931. The small Ateljee Bar at the top is often crowded in summer. It offers a great view over downtown Helsinki. July 2006. L’hôtel Torni est un immeuble haut qui a été ouvert en 1931. Le petit Bar Ateljee au sommet est souvent bondé…