Happy birthday Gilet Jaunes
I’m writing this in a theatre before the tune up begins in about half an hour’s time. I was thinking back to yesterday and going out to Nantes…
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Nantes in Novembre
Halloween has come and gone and the countdown to Christmas has begun, but no trees until at the earliest the beginning of Advent or at the latest St…
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Zoo de la Palmyre
During the Summer, I prioritized spending time with my family instead of pursuing photography. We visited the Palmyre zoo to allow my children to see animals up close. Despite differing opinions on zoos, I believe it provides an opportunity for educational observation and forming connections with the animals. I captured zoo moments with a Canon 6D Mark II.
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Countryside in October
The weather today is officially depressing and even more so because it’s a Monday. I was so annoyed with life that it now is Friday afternoon. 5 days…
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Nantes in September
I’d been wanting to get back into Nantes with the X100F to try and do some old fashioned street photography. I’ve been experimenting with colour and have had…
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Course de Serveurs et Garçons de Café, Nantes 2019
It has been know for me to frequent a certain establishment in Nantes now and again, he said whilst competing for the understatement of the year. That establishment,…
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Honfleur, Daytime
I’ve been trying to “find myself” lately as far as photography goes. Different editing techniques instead of always doing black and white. Maybe it’s time to get back…
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Honfleur at night
Honfleur, a picturesque town in Normandy, is the birthplace of composer Erik Satie. Its charm attracts Parisians and art lovers, with galleries and a connection to renowned painters. The town offers culinary delights like Camembert and Calvados. A peaceful night stroll around the old harbor provided an opportunity for photography, showcasing Honfleur’s beauty.
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Omaha Beach, Normandy
Omaha Beach, a critical D Day landing site, witnessed the immense sacrifice of the 1st and 29th Infantry Division of the US Army. General Bradley nearly abandoned the operation due to heavy casualties. Today, American families visit as a form of pilgrimage, while the nearby American War Cemetery stands as a somber reminder of the price of warfare.
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Commonwealth War Cemetery, Ranville
In my last article I talked about Normandy and the battle to take Pegasus Bridge, and in this article I want to talk about the soldiers that didn’t…
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Pegasus Bridge
This is the first in a series of posts about Normandy, and now you know where I went on holiday this year! Having lived in France for so…
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Pommeraye et Crébillon
As you might have realised by now, sometimes I seem to find myself in Nantes quite often. Ever the creature of habit I have my “spots” that I…
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