Cousin Island is a small island of the Seychelles. It is a nature reserve that can only be accessed for a few hours on week days by small groups. The guards on the beach wait for the birdwatchers’ boat. December 1991. L’île Cousin est une petite île des Seychelles. C’est une réserve naturelle qui n’est…
Saint-Paul is the oldest city on the island and used to be the first capital. Nowadays, it is known for its large market by the oceanside. This man is the owner of a small shop a few blocks away from the market. November 2013. Saint-Paul est la plus ancienne ville de l’île et en a…
These children live in the Fint oasis, an oasis in the Moroccan desert, south of Ouarzazate. New tourists are always a major event. November 1996. Ces enfants vivent dans l’oasis de Fint, une oasis dans le désert marocain, au sud de Ouarzazate. L’arrivée de touristes est toujours un événement majeur. Novembre 1996.
This old man is selling jasmine in the Café des Nattes in Sidi Bou Said. This beautiful location is said to have had many famous French guests in the past: André Gide, Colette and Simone de Beauvoir, among many others. November 2008. Ce vieil homme vend du jasmin au café des Nattes de Sidi Bou…
Zaria is a city in northern Nigeria you can no longer access these days as a foreigner. Years ago, the atmosphere was already heavy. In the streets, you would meet boys on their way to the Koranic school. They were forced to memorise the Quran. March 1990. Zaria est une ville du Nord du Nigeria…
Masquerades are a traditional cultural expression in many parts of Nigeria. I took this picture in the small town of Ankpa in Kogi state. Masked people may even go into a trance and as a photographer you do not always feel comfortable. March 1990. Les processions masquées sont une expression culturelle traditionnelle dans beaucoup de…
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