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Roman abstract
Posted on February 10, 2023
This photo shows a detail from the Roman museum in Perigueux. It’s part of a carefully reconstructed Roman villa which is replete with statuary and carved stonework. However, I thought this crop made for an interesting abstract image when rendered into monochrome.
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Carvings, Sculptures and Statues
Splendid isolation
Posted on March 5, 2022
This larger than life statue stands in splendid isolation in the museum of the Vessuna Gallo-Roman archaeological site in Perigueux.
Fresh Cabbage
Posted on March 3, 2022
Who knew? Even cabbages can be interesting when you get up close to them – especially when they are as good and fresh as these, seen on a stall at the excellent Saturday market in Perigueux.
February’s Last Photo
Posted on March 1, 2022
We had a short weekend break in the city of Perigueux, capital of the Dordogne département. Walking back along the river bank to our hotel, I took this photo of the Cathedral of Saint-Front, which dominates the city’s medieval centre.
Blue Sky Thinking
Posted on November 11, 2021
The bluest of blue skies above the town of Perigueux.
This image has been cropped but is otherwise completely unretouched: the sky really was that blue.
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
Cornered
Posted on April 30, 2021
This little set of square steps in Perigueux used to lead somewhere. Probably.
Monday Window: Perigueux Cathedral
Posted on August 17, 2020
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
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