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For a period of about ten years I traveled extensively in Europe and Asia on business.  Regrettably my agenda was usually so full that opportunities to do photography were few and far-between.
But, I almost always had myLeica M6and a couple of lenses with me, and was able to capture some memorable images.  Though not always "landscapes" they are more than snapshots, at least for me.
Macao
Just a one hour hydrofoil ride from Hong Kong lies the ex-Portuguese colony of Macao. Today it is primarily a casino locale, but there is much of historic interest to see.
While having a business lunch overlooking the harbor we watched rehearsals for the annual Dragon Boat races.
Dragon Boat Races— Macao— 1996
Taken with a Leica M6 and 90mm Summicron f/2.8 lens
Paris
Paris 29 — France 1997
Where's the Eiffel Tower?  I adore Paris and visit there as often as I can.  But, it's hard not to take tourist pictures.  This image is part of a series called the...

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