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Frisky
Posted on October 3, 2020
The Dry Fountain
Posted on September 25, 2020
This cast metal sculpture sits atop a fountain just opposite the Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) in the centre of the town of Bellac. We’re suffering from severe drought conditions around here at the moment, so the water has been turned off.
The small sign on the plinth says that the water is recycled and is not suitable for drinking.
Horny
Posted on September 4, 2020
A veritable forest of horns in this group of Arabian oryx in the nature reserve of Sir Bani Yas island in Abu Dhabi.
Taking a rest
Posted on August 28, 2020
A weary worker takes the opportunity to take the weight of his feet on a bench in Dubai.
52 Week Smartphone Challenge: 34 Colour without colour
Posted on August 22, 2020
This week’s Smartphone Challenge is to tell a colourful story, but in monochrome.
This clematis is actually a delightful shade of purple, but in black and white it contrasts very well with the green leaves behind. The monochrome treatment also helps to highlight the intricacy at the centre of the flower.
52WeekSmartphoneChallenge: 34 Colourful in B&W
In need of repair
Posted on August 22, 2020
This was the interior of our barn when we bought Brokedown Palace. Yes, that is a big hole in the roof in the middle of the image.
What were we thinking?
Shadows and reflections
Posted on August 14, 2020
Cee’s theme for her Black & White Challenge this week is shadows and reflections. You’re more likely to get just one or the other in a single image, but this picture of a well-preserved stone sarcophagus in the cloister of the local museum at Perigueux manages to combine the two thanks to the strong shadow cast by the bright sunlight and the reflection of yours truly (sadly, rather less well=preserved).
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Shadows and reflections
Roman carving
Posted on August 7, 2020
Archaeologists excavating the Gallo-Roman site of Argentomagus, in central France, have uncovered many impressive statues and stone carvings.
Streetlight
Posted on July 31, 2020
By law, all houses in France are required to have a light over outside doors (the light doesn’t have to be switched on, but that’s another story).
Typically, the lights around here are of traditional design – an old carriage lamp is very popular, for example). However, in Saint-Junien there is at least one street light of more contemporary design.
Rear View
Posted on July 25, 2020
Taking the ferry from Circular Quay in Sydney to Manley offers some spectacular views.
And this….
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