Affordable Motoring
Posted on August 11, 2021
Believe it or not, we do actually know somebody who has a large collection of real vintage Ferraris, but this local collector – like most of us – had to settle for the ‘small world’ versions.
Pulling in the punters
Posted on August 7, 2021
The picturesque city of Perigueux is (in normal times) a popular tourist destination. Inevitably that means there are lots of shops, all competing for footfall from passers-by. Signs alone are not enough in some cases.
Looming
Posted on August 6, 2021
Definitely a large subject for Cee’s Black & White Challenge this week is this looming tower, part of the medieval fortifications of the city of Perigueux.
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Large Subjects
The Heart Of The Sun(flower)
Posted on August 5, 2021
This year, Jean-Claude – who farms 40 hectares of land around here – has sunflowers as his principal crop. If you’re savvy to the back roads you can get pretty close to them.
Boy Blue
Posted on August 4, 2021
On a hot day in Dubai (in November!) the only thing to do is to jump in the swimming pool and cool off.
Shear Hard Work
Posted on July 30, 2021
A sheep shearer shows off his skills at a village display in nearby Saint-Martial-sur-Isop.
A Sack For Spuds
Posted on July 29, 2021
I have no recollection of how or where we acquired this old potato sack, but it meets the terms of this week’s midweek challenge – must have a ‘K’ at the end of the word.
Wait! Cucumbers Have Flowers?
Posted on July 28, 2021
Not that I’ve ever given the matter much thought, but I was genuinely surprised to see that the cucumber plants in our serre were flowering.
Although since they’re planted next to the courgettes, which even I know have flowers, I really ought to have realised.
To be honest, I was just attracted by the water drops.
Needing No Introduction…
Posted on July 24, 2021
Is there anyone who didn’t recognise the Sydney Opera House?
Viewed here in the frame created by part of the rigging of a tourist boat
Tranquil reflections
Posted on July 23, 2021
A scene from the bustling metropolis that we call home and refer to as Tranquility Base. Our house lies behind these two, which are reflected in the village pond (étang).
The ripple – probably caused by one of the myriad frogs that colonise the pond – adds interest and helps to balance the image.
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