This Saturday, I will attend my first real photography class (well, since high school anyway), and in anticipation of the class, I have been looking through photos from our summer trip to determine how I can better define and improve my style. I decided to share some that I personally enjoy; I hope you like them as well.
Cafe du Centre is in the village of Villedieu, not far from Vaison la Romaine. On Sunday evenings, grab a table under the sycamore trees; then order drinks from the cafe and dinner from the pizza truck parked across the street. Si charmant/so charming!
Still in Villedieu, the sun came out just as we were sitting down to enjoy some local wine; the contrast was awesome.
Cherry picking across the road from our rented mas/farmhouse.
THE cheese shop in Vaison. In 2004, cheesemonger Josiane Déal was awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) or Best Craftsman in France, a medal earned through rigorous exams and practicals. Over 180 categories are included, but aside from cheese, no other women hold the MOF title. ”King’s of Pastry” is a great cinematic peek into the pastry competition.
There will be no sandcastle-building on the beach in Nice…rock-skipping, maybe.
Ahhh, lavender in Provence. Not much else to say.
This smart-looking couple was on a photo shoot, presumably for an anniversary; or maybe an engagement? I guess we never outgrow our love of carousels.
I couldn’t help but notice that this amazing Metro entrance was going completely unnoticed.
As you know, I love, love, love the clock window in the Orsay museum. The people in the shot provide some perspective.
Place your own lock on the Pont des Artes to insure ever-lasting love.
A note among hundreds tacked to the bulletin board on the second floor of the Shakespeare and Co. bookstore.
“Never miss an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful.”–Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tags: Cafe du Centre, Eiffel carousel, lavender, Lou Canesteou, MOF, Orsay clock, Pont des Artes, Provence, Shakespeare & Co., Vaison, Villedieu
Katie wonderful post of your French photography Brava!
I hope you enjoy your photography course good luck and have fun!
Carla x
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Thanks, Carla! The class is geared toward weaning us off of the green rectangle (auto mode) of our dslr cameras.
I’m still in the point-and-shoot phase, very often using my iPhone, so this class should be fun.
Enjoyed your sense of humor about the sandcastles at Nice! Thanks for sharing the photos
Thanks, Mike! You would pick the beach photo.I hope you had a great trip.
A lovely collection of photos here. Staying in the countryside is a delight and you found the part of France I yearn to visit. I’d love to know about your photography class as I teach one here!