Ubud, Bali

A Balinese hindu lady is bringing a basket of canang sari to the temple. Canang sari are offered every day to the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa divinity as a form of thanking for the peace given to the world. They are a very simple household offering. August 2004. Une dame balinaise hindouiste apporte un panier…

Beijing, China

Modernity takes over the city of Beijing. Only the Forbidden City, Mao’s giant portrait and the guard have remained timeless. December 2004. La modernité s’empare de la ville de Pékin. Seuls la Cité Interdite, le portrait géant de Mao et le garde restent hors du temps. Décembre 2004.

Amer Fort, India

Even though the Amer Fort is a big tourist spot near Jaipur, there is still some magic to it. The Fort is featured in many motion pictures and ads. This woman who was selling bottled water to the tourists, had some real elegance. March 2008. Même si le Fort d’Amber est une grosse destination touristique…

Bangkok, Thailand

A group of young girls rehearses some traditional dances in a temple. March 2007. Un groupe de jeune filles répète des danses traditionnelles dans un temple. Mars 2007.

Aqaba, Jordan

The guy with the funny metal tree in his back sells tea on the beach in Aqaba, on the Red Sea. On the public beach, swimwear is not the norm: all adults are fully clothed and ladies wear the muslim outfit. February 2012. Le type avec le drôle d’arbre en métal dans son dos vend…