New York, USA

I thought this man predicting the end of the world on Park Avenue was like a 20th century prophet. New York is always full of surprises. September 1998. J’ai trouvé que cet homme annonçant la fin du monde sur Park Avenue était un peu un prophète du XXème siècle. New York est toujours pleine de…

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.

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…

Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

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…

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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…

Xochicalco, Mexico

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…