Category Archives: France

Bird’s Eye Portrait

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Rosemary
Bird's Eye Portrait of White Horse of the Camargue

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Camargue, France 2018 A different viewpoint is always a bonus, especially when the breeze off the Mediterranean blows the mane and forelock like this. It adds drama.

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Costume of Provence

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Rosemary
mother and daughter dressed in authentic provencal costume

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Saints Marie by the Sea, Camargue Region, France 2018 A mother and daughter enjoy the celebration of Saint Sara, the patron of the Roma or gypsies.  They wear the costume of the area of Provence. Not only do they have … Continue reading →

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Three Horses Abreast

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Rosemary
Camargue white horses chest deep in water

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France, Camargue 2018 Horses are herd animals and they make friends as well as enemies. These look as if they are friends. They’d separated from the main herd, but not too far, and seemed to feel safe together. I gave … Continue reading →

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Meeting Mr. Darcy

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Rosemary
France: a man and two women on horseback dressed in traditional clothing of the 19th century

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France, Saints Marie by the Sea, 2018 My imagination is overactive at times. When I saw these women greeting this man, I thought of the days when families kept close tabs on their women and how it would be thrilling for … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from the Camargue

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Rosemary
French cowboys of France's region of the Camargue

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France 2018 Part of the festivities associated with the celebration of ” Black Sara” was a demonstration of the skills of the “Gardiens”, the French cowboys of the Camargue. We watched as they cut a bull from the herd, wrestled … Continue reading →

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White Horses of the Camargue

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Rosemary
White horses of the Camargue

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The Camargue Region of France 2018 We wore fishermen’s waders…the kind that come to mid-chest. We stood in the water, cameras ready as we waited for the horses to run toward us. Maybe it took a minute or two for … Continue reading →

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Birds of a Feather

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Rosemary
flock of flamingos standing in marsh water

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France 2018 There is a bird sanctuary near the town of Saints Marie de la Mare.  My daughter and I visited it twice. We wanted a shot of flamingos flying and although our lenses were not long enough, we did … Continue reading →

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A Spectacular Shot

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Rosemary
Essential Balkans: Serbia & Macedonia Tour

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France 2018 I can’t take credit for this photo. It was set up by my photo tour leader, Jim Zuckerman. Jim’s aim is to have his tour participants go home happy with their photographs and this was one that made … Continue reading →

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Treat Yourself!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Rosemary
Paris France chocolate cake wrapped in gold leaf

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Paris, France 2013…just a few days ago…from my daughter, Marie, who is my first guest blogger! “The cake is called Carre d’Or – and is coated with gold leaf. It was delicious, though I couldn’t taste the gold, only the creamy chocolate. I … Continue reading →

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