Tokyo, Japan

Kimono are often worn by women on special occasions. It is not uncommon to meet ladies wearing them at the Shinto shrine in Meiji Jingu. This young girl could have been a perfect Madama Butterfly. February 2012. Les kimonos sont souvent portés par les femmes lors d’occasions spéciales. Il n’est pas rare de rencontrer des…

Dorris, California

Construction workers cool off thanks to air conditioning in the gas station and only restaurant in Dorris on highway 97 in northern California. August 2011. Des ouvriers du bâtiment prennent le frais grâce à l’air conditionné dans la station service et unique restaurant de Dorris sur l’autoroute 97 au nord de la Californie. Août 2011.

Ourique, Portugal

Ourique is a small town in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Development of tourism activities on the south coast of Portugal has not impacted the way people live in the hills. Tiny old women in black never seem to leave their villages while most young people have deserted them. May 2000. Ourique est une petite…

Sacramento, California

In the summer of 1988, I was in a road trip throughout California. I totally missed the historical center of Sacramento – which I did later visit in 2011 -. But on the other hand, I came upon this incredible car show right in front of the State Capitole. August 1988. L’été 1988, j’ai traversé…

Yaroslavl, Russia

It is a cold Easter Sunday in Yaroslavl, one of the cities of the Golden Ring around Moscow. A crowd of orthodox priests, Russian soldiers and worshippers await the Metropolitan’s arrival. There is a mix of a mess and religious fervor. April 2011. NB: this picture won the 3rd prize in the « Eternal Russia » contest…

Saint-Tropez, France

On the Saint-Tropez harbour, there are huge yachts and pretty girls. The girls do not remain unnoticed. July 2007. Sur le port de Saint-Tropez, il y a des yachts énormes et des jolies filles. Les filles ne passent pas inaperçues. Juillet 2007.