Jodhpur is often referred to as the ‘Blue City’ due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. This lady bent to her window just at the time I was getting ready for a photography. April 2008. On appelle souvent Jodhpur la « Ville Bleue » en raison des maisons peintes en bleu vif au pied…
Two young monks make offerings in Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha. There are many young monks in Bangkok. Most of them are students who may return to a civil life when they are older. March 2007. Deux jeunes moines font des offrandes à Wat Pho, le temple du Bouddha couché. Il y…
A young Chinese lady gets photographed near the Spirit Way that leads to the Ming Dynasty tombs. Thirteen emperors are buried in the area inside impressive necropolises. December 2004. Une jeune Chinoise se fait photographier près de la Voie des Esprits qui conduit aux tombeaux de la dynastie Ming. Treize empereurs sont enterrés sur le…
In the 19th century, women were allowed to pray at the Western Wall. Today, only men can access the Wall and the Torah Ark covered section. There is however in Jerusalem a feminist organization whose goal is to secure the rights of women to pray at the Western Wall. December 2009. Au XIXème siècle, les…
The shinto marriage is the traditional Japanese marriage. The bride wears heavy make-up and a white kimono, that symbolizes virginity and obedience to her husband. I had the opportunity to witness several ceremonies in Japan. They all end up with a photo session. Nothing proves that the guests will have a good time. The ceremony…
This was a very busy day in Istanbul as people were getting ready to leave to Mecca for the Hajj, the official pilgrimage period. In front of the Süleymaniye Mosque, I spotted this woman in black who was remained unruffled in the middle of the crowd. March 1997. C’était une journée très chargée à Istanbul…
