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…
A pow wow is a gathering of Indian tribes in a common circle of friendship. I was lucky enough to attend the annual Navajo pow wow which is held every year at the end of July in the mountains above Taos Pueblo. The main event at the pow wow is a dance competition for women…
You often read that one or two million of people from Rio go down to the beach on week-ends. This seems hard to believe. But once you reach the beach in Ipanema and see the mix of wealthy Cariocas and inhabitants of the favelas, you realize the figures could be true. February 2006. On lit…
The Pre-Colombian city of Xochicalco was destroyed in the 9th century. However, descendants of the Mayans still celebrate nowadays ceremonies at the temple of the Feathered Snake. August 2007. La ville précolombienne de Xochicalco a été détruite au IXème siècle. Cependant, les descendants des Mayas célèbrent encore de nos jours des cérémonies au temple du…
When I took this picture at the Oregon country fair in 1989, hippies had been history for quite some time on the West coast. The fair still runs strong today as an outgrowth of counter-culture movements. July 1989. Quand j’ai pris cette photo à « l’Oregon country fair » en 1989, les hippies avaient disparu depuis des…
August 15 is mothers’ day in Costa Rica. On the occasion, families visit the cemeteries. The twins are taking their grandmother to the Puntarenas cemetery. August 2012. Le 15 août est le jour de la fête des mères au Costa Rica. Pour l’occasion, les familles se rendent dans les cimetières. Les jumelles accompagnent leur grand-mère…
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