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…

Veneta, Oregon

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…

Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City is home of the headquarters of the Mormons (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Most Mormon people come to the city to celebrate their wedding. If the wedding takes place in a Mormon temple, the couple and their family will be together forever even after death. July 2001. Salt Lake…

New York, United States

5th avenue is definitely the place to be to watch people in New York City. August 2009. La 5ème avenue est l’endroit où il faut être pour regarder les gens à New York. Août 2009.

Palm Springs, California

An American family enjoys a terrible breakfast in a restaurant of the IHOP chain. 3,000 calories per person. Obesity is a growing problem in the US. August 2011. Une famille américaine savoure un effroyable petit déjeuner dans un restaurant de la chaîne IHOP. 3 000 calories par personne. L’obésité est un problème croissant aux Etats-Unis.…

New Orleans, Louisiana

Christmas in New Orleans is a magical period of the year. Pleasant weather, fewer tourists. This young black is performing a tap dance number while his friends are playing live music, near Jackson Square. December 1988. Noël à la Nouvelle-Orléans est une période magique. Temps agréable, moins de touristes. Ce jeune noir fait un numéro…