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Up in the Air
I bought an iPod touch hoping to get the same kind of "fun camera" you get with an iPhone (in addition to the obvious mp3 player/email/internet). Unfortunately, it seems they don't use the same camera and iPod touch only produce low resolution pictures. It's a shame, I was hopping to print some in a bigger size. Anyway, it's still fun to play, without an heavy Canon 1D or 5D MkII.21 February 2010: Tawila, north Darfur, inside a UN flight.
The Awakening of a Cat
Happiness sometimes is like flu. It falls on you without you even notice it and you can't do anything against it.It was supposed to be boring a afternoon and a boring flight. An iPod touch, a freshly installed hipstamatic and its random shots and it turned out to be quite fun.15 February 2011: Geneva streets, Switzerland.16 February 2011: Between GVA and FRA.
Happy streets
2 February 2011: A chinese boy plays with fireworks during Chinese New Year’s Eve, in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. Streets are crowded by people celebrating, transforming the city in a happy war zone, with explosions and detonations all night long. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].03 February 2011: On 3rd of February 2011 starts the Year of the Rabbit, according the the Chinese (lunar) calendar. For shops, it is a huge opportunity to sell different declination of items, all related to rabbit. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Chinese New Year
I'm not sure that my eyes were really different that night. I don't remember having seen so many fireworks and heard so many explosions per minute. Moreover, when your stomach is full of Sichuan food... it's quite difficult to be picky and not to enjoy the moment.2 February 2011: A chinese boy enjoys fireworks with his father during Chinese New Year's Eve, in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. Streets are crowded by people celebrating, transforming the city in a happy war zone, with explosions and detonations all night long. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
2nd day of the Referendum
10 January 2011: A South Sudanese vote, assisted by a local staff, at the 2nd day of the referendum over South Sudan's independence, at El Fasher polling center, North Darfur. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].10 January 2011: A polling staff member control registration cards during the 2nd day of the referendum on South Sudan's independence, at El-Fasher polling center, North Darfur. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].10 January 2011: A staff member of the El Fasher polling center close a ballot at the end of the 2nd day of the referendum on South Sudan's independence. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Referendum
Historical moment in Sudan with the referendum on Southern Sudan's independence and the opening this morning at 8am (GMT+3) of the polling centers. Almost 4 millions South Sudaneses (including 23'000 in Darfur) are going to vote. In El Fasher, thousands of South Sudaneses have already left in the last months and went back to their homes but 548 South Sudan are registered to vote.09 January 2011: First voters at El Fasher polling center, North Darfur. Registred South Sudaneses have one week to voter for the referendum over South Sudan's independence. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Preparation for the Referendum in South Sudan
J-3 before the referendum on independence for South Sudan. The African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) provides logistic support and particularly air support to carry polling material to the different voting centers.06 January 2011: UNAMID staff loading votation material, for the upcoming referendum on South Sudan's independence, in an UNAMID Mi-8 helicopter in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].06 January 2011: Members of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC) carry polling material brought by UNAMID in El-Lait village, North Darfur, Sudan. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].06 January 2011: Nepalese Special Operation soldiers, peacekeepers with UNAMID, provide security to UNAMID staff in the field, in El-Lait, North Darfur, during a distribution of polling material for the upcoming referendum on South Sudan's independence. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Young Christian in Darfur
It is always nice to be published, but a bit frustrating when you have the feeling that your pictures are boring but that you were the only one having access to the story. So let's hope I can do better in the coming days and weeks. There are a lot of interesting stories coming, starting with the preparation for the upcoming referendum. Take care!2 January 2011: Young boy at El Fasher church, North Darfur, Sudan. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Bonne année
2010 was a very interesting, challenging and surprising year. Let's hope 2011 will be even better.I wish you all the best for 2011 and hope to have the chance to see you more frequently.30 December 2010: A woman who has been displaced by recent clashes between Sudan's army and rebels sits with children next to the UNAMID (United Nations/African Union Mission in Darfur) Shangil Tobaya team site in North Darfur, Sudan. Thousands of Darfurian have fled their homes and sought protection at the nearby UNAMID team site. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].And, good new, this picture, as well as 4 others, has been published by Reuters.
Experimentation
Please click on my pictures and look at them in a bigger (exported) resolution. Thumbnails generated by wordpress really suck. If you have any idea on how to improve it, let me know. Cheers24 December 2010: Anonymous South Sudanese at El Fasher church, North Darfur, Sudan. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Christmas in Darfur with South Sudaneses
25 December 2010: A large number of South Sudanese Christians attend the Christmas mass at El Fasher church, North Darfur (Sudan). They fear that their life might be affected by the upcoming referendum for the independence of South Sudan and realize that it might be their last Christmas together in Darfur. In fact, a great deal already left Darfur and went back to South Sudan. Many might follow after 11 January, closing date of the referendum. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Street children
09 December 2010: Children during a Mathematics course in the new Homeless Shelter for street children, in El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. This center, funded by The Ministry of Social Affairs and UNICEF, opened last month and currently provides assistance to 26 children. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
A Long Day under the Sun
Yesterday, ambassadors and representatives of the UN Security Council countries visited UNAMID. Heavy security, close protection, kevlar vests, armored cars and a lot of sun and sand. Waiting for the VIPs to arrive, I suddenly realized all that just became part of a routine. It's still fun, challenging and exciting but it's just normal. Just another long day under the sun in Darfur.07 December 2010: UNAMID soldiers from Rwanda provide security to a convoy during the visit of ambassadors and representatives of the UN Security Council countries to Shangil Tobaya, North Darfur, Sudan. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].
Love Is in the Air
20 November 2010: The Vietnamese society gives an impression of perfect gender balance in the streets. Young Vietnamese couples frequently gather in parks or simply on the side of the road next to their scooter. Kissing, hugging, flirting or simply talking, there is love in the air. [Click on the picture to enlarge it].