Posted on May 19, 2026
I’ve just encountered the ‘Cosmic Photo Challenge’ for the first time and, as this week’s topic is ‘symmetry’, which happens to be one of my favourite photographic themes, I thought I would play along.
This is a view from below of the ceiling/roof of one of the new buildings being constructed in Guédelon, in central France. It’s a new build castle complex, but using only medieval construction methods. Its an absolutely fascinating project to visit.

Posted on July 21, 2024
This beautifully simple storage vessel sits unassumingly in a kitchen in Guédelon, the recreation of a medieval fortified chateau.

Category: Composition Tagged: #cellpicsunday, Cellpic Sunday, Guedelon, Minimalist, niche, pottery, White
Posted on June 30, 2024
So there I was, wandering around the medieval reconstruction site at Guédelon, when I spotted a charming little tableau: two donkeys with their heads together, grazing quietly in their enclosure.
I approached quietly but they must have spotted me, as they raised their heads and moved, dammit. Firstly, one disappeared behind the other and then they both turned tail and headed off – for pastures new, no doubt.

Category: Uncategorized Tagged: #cellpicsunday, camera-shy, Cellpic Sunday, donkeys, Guedelon, uncooperative