Milan & Sancy

ISO 100 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/800 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A red kite, almost just a silhouette, glides in midair, above a landscape of snow-covered mountains, the Sancy. In the foreground, a rustic fence and shrubs stand on a grassy hillside. The distant peaks are blanketed in white under a pale blue sky with soft clouds, creating a crisp, open mountainous scene.

Paraglider

ISO 1000 — 200 mm — ƒ4 — 1/2000 s

Canon R7 + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
A person paraglides high above a landscape of autumn-colored trees. Seen from behind, the pilot wears a helmet and a teal harness, holding the control lines that stretch upward out of frame. The forested hillside below is softly blurred, emphasizing the height and motion of the flight.

Choice

ISO 64 — 120 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/99 s

iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto Camera
A silhouetted person walks through a dim concrete underpass toward an elevator at the far end. The walls and ceiling are textured concrete, with green vines trailing down the white wall around the elevator doors.

Autoportrait

ISO 6400 — 50 mm — ƒ1.8 — 1/60 s

Canon R7 + EF 50 mm ƒ1.8 STM
A nighttime view of Paris seen through an office window, with a softly lit golden dome glowing in the distance. An indoor glass panel, together with the window, create a double out-of-focus reflection of the person holding the camera, blending with the office space, creating a layered scene between the illuminated skyline and the dimly lit room.

Common Grackle

ISO 1250 — 400 mm — ƒ8 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A common grackle with iridescent blue and purple sheen perches among green leaves on a pale tree branch. The bird tilts its head upward, its pale eye standing out against dark feathers. Sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a bright, vibrant woodland scene.

Seven

ISO 32 — 26 mm — ƒ1.6 — 1/485 s

iPhone 12 Pro Wide Camera
A wooden door marked with the number “7” is set into a rustic stone wall covered with ivy. Bare vines frame the doorway, and green leaves climb the right side. The roof above is edged with curved tiles and tangled branches, beneath a cloudy gray sky.

One Colorful Boat

ISO 320 — 70 mm — ƒ8 — 1/80 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 70–200 mm ƒ4 L IS USM
Boats are moored along the Seine in front of a stone embankment. One of them is very colorful, with yellow, red and blue abstract geometric shapes. Above the wall, trees line a promenade, and behind them stands a classic Parisian apartment building with cream stone, wrought-iron balconies, and a dark mansard roof. The scene blends urban architecture with calm riverside life.

Concorde

ISO 50 — 120 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/687 s

iPhone 15 Pro Max Telephoto Camera
Rows of empty blue plastic stadium seats arranged in repeating lines rise across concrete steps. Metal railings and barriers frame the seating area, emphasizing symmetry and pattern. The scene feels quiet and orderly. This is Paris 2024 before the public has arrived.

Death & Life

ISO 3200 — 100 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1/200 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 100 mm ƒ2.8 L Macro IS USM
People walk along a cobblestone path lined with leafless trees in a cemetery. An old couple in winter coats and colorful red hats walk in the foreground, while others stroll ahead. Fallen leaves cover the ground, and a low stone wall runs along the right side, covered with green moss.

Analog Photographer

ISO 125 — 28 mm — ƒ2.8 — 1 s

Canon R7 + RF 28 mm ƒ2.8 STM Pancake
A black-and-white photo of a person sitting on a bench against a plain wall, their face and hands blurred by the motion of replacing a film stock. Camera equipment and a small bag rest beside them, with a lens and a film container on the bench.

Doors

ISO 1600 — 800 mm — ƒ11 — 1/600 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 800 mm ƒ11 IS STM
Poles used for kayak or canoe slalom are suspended above a river. The long focal length compresses the space, making it difficult to indentify pairs of poles that would normally be the doors of the slalom. The poles are red and various shades of green, with with reflective bands. The river is calm, lit by the orange glow of sunset.

Canada Goose Splashing Down

ISO 1000 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/1000 s

Canon R6 Mark III + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A Canada goose descends toward a lake with wings fully spread, legs extended for landing. Its brown body, black neck, and white chin patch are clearly visible against rippling water. The scene captures the bird midair just above the surface, emphasizing motion and balance.