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The subterranean church
Posted on August 25, 2022
In the picturesque village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, in the Charente region, is to be found a subterranean church, carved out of solid rock. Originally, in what must have been a major feat of both architecture and engineering, it was dug out from beneath the local chateau, which no longer exists.
They call it a church, but in terms of sheer scale it could easily pass for a cathedral.
Hydrangea
Posted on August 4, 2022
The theme for the Fun Foto Challenge this week is something that reminds us of nature’s beauty.
I seem to recall from my distant days as a Philosophy undergraduate that there is quite some debate as to whether ‘beauty’ exists anywhere other than the eye of the beholder. However, it’s hard to argue against the view that this hydrangea – a recent addition to our garden- fits the bill on this occasion.
Raising a smile
Posted on July 6, 2022
For her Fun Foto Challenge this week, Cee is looking for an image that will bring a smile to your face. So how about this photo of our grand-daughter crawling on the grass for the first time ever?
The Thames, Near Barnes Bridge
Posted on June 24, 2022
Hard to believe, but this is the River Thames at Barnes. As the crow flies, it’s only a few miles to the very heart of the city, but it could be a different world. You don’t want to know how much the houses cost around here.
One (?) Careful Owner
Posted on June 15, 2022
Detail of the bodywork of an immaculately maintained vintage car, from a display at nearby Chateau Fraisse.
Past Its sell-By Date
Posted on June 8, 2022
This abandoned building in the centre of the city of Cahors isn’t old enough to benefit from the preservation efforts that go into maintaining the medieval part, but is no longer modern enough to have any practical use.
The Rusty Hinge
Posted on June 1, 2022
This extremely rusty hinge can be found in the outdoor war memorial of Oradour-sur-Glane.
The Paraglider
Posted on May 25, 2022
This image of a paraglider at the summer Airshow in Blond provides a pleasingly symmetrical combination of circles and curves.
The centrepiece
Posted on May 18, 2022
This is a detail from the centrepiece of a quilt that was shown at an Expo in Nantes a few years ago. It is to all intents and purposes entirely made up of squares and triangles.
Edges Galore
Posted on April 26, 2022
Plenty of edges on view here, in the wall in my daughter’s back garden.
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