Short stories
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Blocking my way
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I was riding my bicycle in the narrow lanes of Solo with the camera attached to the handlebars (testing the video performance of the M240) when these young boys returning from school blocked my path.Once their picture taken, they continued their way while shouting to me: «Bye Bye Mister»
Leica M240. 28mm Summicron.
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Statue or for real ?
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At first when I sat on the public bench next to this one, I wondered if the «bending over person» was a sculpture or was for real; till I heard him cough.
Observation: This image was taken with the 50mm Summilux pre-Aspheric. This lens has a «personality» that I know fits well with film (especially B&W). Leica M240. 50mm Summilux. Pré-Asph.
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Broom seller on a hot day
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In front of the Keraton (Sultan's palace) walls in Solo.
This man seems to ply under the weight of his wares. He looks so small next to this wall that protects the Sultan’s home. It was hot, very hot. Believe me, I was there. Leica M240 28mm. Summicron. Asph.
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In the village of Manvar, India
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Cette image fais partie d'une série que j’ai fais en Inde. J’y suis allé comme l'un de dix participants à un atelier photo. Dès que le groupe arrivait à un nouvel emplacement, je m’éloignais de mes collègues photographes pour déambuler seul. J’ai passé environ 20 minutes avec cet homme alors qu'il labourait sa terre. Il s'est habitué à ma présence et quand il se leva, il a posé pour mon appareil photo.
Leica M9. 50mm Summilux-Pre-Asph |
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Forever friends
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This was taken at the same lake where I used to spend my summers in the late 60's. It was like looking back at my own youth.
Leica M6. 50mm Summilux. Tri-x 400 asa B&W film. |
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Unattended open fire
(from the series: Indonesian moments)
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I was riding my bike going on an errand when I came across this scene.
What made me curious and stop was the burning unattended open fire near the sidewalk. It was of course a roadside repair shop. The pierced inner tube of the bechak wheel needed fixing. I am always amazed of the sharpness and the image detail that the Summicron 28mm lens produces. Leica M240 28mm Summicron-M 1:2/2.8 ASPH |
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