When searching for things to see and photograph in Paris I stumbled upon >>this<< young photographer (Yanick Delafoge, who calls himself Yanidel) living and studying in Paris. He's one of the most talented contemporary street photographers I've seen and has a special eye for magic moments. Also, he seems to have a high produce, which I support with passion.

I spent hours looking for my favourite photos on his blog. I don't like the polished look in some of his photos, but others completely blow me away and leave me speechless. I hope we will all see more of him. And Yanick, if you ever want to get rid of your Leica M9, I would take it, maybe...

While posting his photos he makes up stories, and states in one post: "You see it, but you are not part of it." This could be my life doctrine. It think sticking to this sentence and only posting the pictures where this applies (I only posted the ones where it does) would give him an even more impressive and stronger profile, but I do adore these photos, truly. Congratulations, Yanidel. You're one of my biggest inspirations these days.















All Photos: Yanick Delafoge

[Inspiration] [Photography] [Paris]

The next day Philip and I both had problems getting up. As I expected, rain and wind had followed my airplane over night and were howling in front of the window. Exploring the neighbourhood in daylight but almost carried away by rain and storm, I went to buy breakfast and we sat in the kitchen for hours, talking and refusing to leave the house.

Eventually we decided it's time and the sun came out for a little bit with us. We took the tramway to get to one of the richer suburbs, but were disappointed of very few people on the street. I later took a long walk around the city center on my own, being fascinated by the architecture and condition of the buildings and sights, but mostly unimpressed by the scenes the streets offered for my camera.

I think I was just very exhausted from all the walking in Paris and overwhelmed by another new city to explore. I just didn't find my vibe that day. At night I cooked my famous bolognese and we stayed home exchanging life stories.


In front of AKH.


Two Wieners.


Multikulti.


After work.


Contemporary hairstyles.


Woman vs. dog.


Party all night long.


Shadows in the suburbs.


Postamt.


Highlights printed.


Old Straßenbahn.


Walking stories at Schottenring.


Street scene Am Hof.


Arranging flowers on a bench in central Vienna.

All Photos: Carolin Weinkopf

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