During the Rio Carnaval, the samba schools parade in the Sambodromo. Only schools of the three best groups (special group, group A, group B) are allowed to join the competition. February 2006. Lors du carnaval de Rio, les écoles de samba défilent dans le Sambodrome. Seule les écoles des trois meilleurs groupes (groupe spécial, groupe…
The La Quebrada cliff divers perform 125ft jumps in the ocean from the cliff. They arrive to the diving spot in the sunset and perform for the crowd. Some will jump with a torch while the sun goes down. August 2007. Les plongeurs de la Quebrada plongent d’une falaise de 40 mètres dans l’océan. Ils…
This picture was taken in the Montreal harbor but these sailors in their white uniform belong to the US Navy. Some American ships dock at Montreal and you meet the sailors every where in the city center. August 2006. Cette photo a été prise dans le port de Montréal mais ces marins dans leur uniforme…
Reno used to be the gambling capital of the United States. These years are over: foreign tourists tend to prefer Las Vegas. Older casinos were either torn down or closed, like the beautiful Virginian one. However, there are still tourists and gamblers coming to Reno and they may be not very classy. August 2011. Reno…
Who would believe this is central Manhattan ? These New Yorkers enjoy a sunny evening in Bryant Park, just one block from Fifth Avenue. Summer months may be scorching hot in New York. August 2009. Qui croirait que nous sommes en plein Manhattan ? Ces New Yorkais profitent du soleil à Bryant Park, tout près…
Provincetown is a town located at the extreme tip of Cape Cod. The place has some charm but in many aspects it also looks like a Disneyland village built to attract tourists. August 2009. Provincetown est un village situé à l’extrémité du Cap Cod. L’endroit a du charme mais par beaucoup d’aspects il ressemble aussi…
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