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Worth a thousand likes

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: February 15, 2026
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Like every year, it takes me a while to get into the swing of the new year. Last Saturday was perhaps the day when I really got back into it. I only spent the late afternoon walking the streets of Saint-Denis, but it was enough to make me realise how much I missed pounding the pavement in my city. I had tried to get back into the swing of things in the previous weeks, but I just wasn’t feeling it. I tried to force myself to go out, but as is often the case in these situations, if your head isn’t in it, there’s no point.

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Looking back year 2025

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: January 17, 2026
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This is the tenth year that I have been writing this blog, which summarises the past year by presenting my work. 2025 began with a trip to Vietnam and ended with a trip to Nosy Be. Two places where I had a blast taking photos. It’s difficult to take an objective view of what I did in Saint-Denis for the rest of the year. These two interludes distort my perception of the streets of Saint-Denis. Inevitably, the streets of my city seem dull compared to these two trips. But ultimately, what I do in Saint-Denis should be seen as a long-term project that is not limited to two or three weeks, but rather as the work of a lifetime. So yes, Vietnam and Nosy Be were fantastic, but what I do in Saint-Denis is what defines me.

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2025 is dead ! Hail to 2026!

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: January 8, 2026
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2025 ended without me having the time (or the will, or the motivation…) to share my photos from November and December with you… And yet there were some interesting things that will remain in limbo on my computer. So you can consider yourselves lucky to have escaped the Highlights of November and December.

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October Highlights

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: December 7, 2025
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That’s it! I’m finally taking the time to write this darn blog. I’m already way behind, and I’m only writing this article in December… Yet in October, there was plenty to write about, as we went to spend a few days in Saint-Pierre, a town in the south of the island.

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What’s the difference between a Leica and a Ricoh ?

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: November 19, 2025
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The first thing that comes to mind for me, and for quite a few other people too, is the price! Let’s take the simple example of a Ricoh GR IV and its equivalent from Leica, the Q3. €1,350 for the Ricoh versus €6,000 for the Leica. More than four times the price!

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A delightful nightmare for a (street) photographer

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: November 17, 2025
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This is the second time I have attended Dipavali in Saint-André. This town is located just 30 minutes from Saint-Denis and has a large Tamil community. Dipavali is the Festival of Lights and is undoubtedly the biggest festival in the town, taking place every year in November. Last year, I went to Holi and started writing a blog post that I never finished. This year, we went as a family and some friends joined us. The kids didn’t want to take part in the festivities, though, and sat in a shady corner playing on their phones…

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September 2025 Highlights

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: October 18, 2025
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You might say that my blogs about my ‘highlights’ are coming thick and fast. Well, not that fast, considering there’s only one per month! The thing is, I don’t write much in between these blogs, which are basically a recap of what I’ve been up to over the past month. Which says a lot about my lack of inspiration when it comes to finding an interesting topic for a blog. In fact, my last three blogs were the ‘highlights’ of July, August and September! Not only do I struggle to write, but as you’ll see after reading this blog, I also struggle to take photos!

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August 2025 Highlights

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: September 21, 2025
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September is coming to an end, and I need to quickly share my August selection with you so I don’t fall behind! Since mid-August, the kids have been back at school. As for me, I’ve had more time to myself, but I haven’t taken advantage of it to explore the streets of Saint-Denis. As has often been the case in recent years, I’m going through a period where I’m not taking any photos, or very few. I’ve accepted this and am no longer forcing things. Nevertheless, here are a few photos taken during August. Back to some street work!

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In the golden pit

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: September 8, 2025
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This weekend was the Francofolies festival. I can’t remember the last time I went to a concert. What is certain is that it was before 2019, when we moved to Reunion Island. When I was younger, I was always on the lookout for dates for my favourite bands and artists, and I went to countless concerts. I didn’t hesitate to travel long distances sometimes. I think my biggest trip was taking the TGV from my province to Paris to see Sufjan Stevens. When you love something…

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Going Wild

Post author:Jeff Chane-Mouye
Post published: August 29, 2025
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When I was younger, I have no memories of my parents taking my sister and me to the beach. However, in the photo albums, I found a picture of myself at the age of two sitting on the bonnet of the car with my bottle, as if I wasn’t allowed to touch the sand… My parents don’t like the sea and, like most people of their generation in Réunion, they consider it dangerous and prefer to stay away from it. On the other hand, I have lots of memories of my parents taking us hiking in the mountains! That probably explains why, even today, I prefer hiking to roasting in the sun on a beach. Gwen and the children, on the other hand, love going to the beach.

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