Arkadi, Crete

There is still an active monk community in the Arkadi monastery. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the revolt in 1866. After three days of battle, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder in the monastery, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. August 2013. Il y…

Barcelona, Spain

Beginning of the fall. Guitar player and couples dancing in the old city of Barcelona. October 2011. Début d’automne. Joueur de guitare et couples dansant dans la veille ville de Barcelone. Octobre 2011.

Barcelona, Spain

Walking down Las Rambla, one encounters numerous street performers posing as ‘human statues’. These statues are one of the major attractions of the city.June 2013. En descendant les Ramblas, on rencontre de nombreux artistes de rue posant comme « statues humaines ». Ces statues sont une des attractions principales de la ville. Juin 2013.