The castle on the beach - Sarzeau - Bretagne

When we went to the beach we discovered that on the seaside, overlooking the ocean was a castle.

Here are some shots of this castle.

Nature in Vannes - Bretagne - France

Here are some nature shots taken in Vannes and its surroundings.

I particularly like this black-headed gull which posed for the shot.

Banksy on the beach - Barneville-Carteret - Manche - France

When I took this photo I didn't realise this child flying a kite on the beach. It's only when I opened it on my computer that I realised the similarities with one of Banksy's graffitis. 

I chose to only keep the kite in red to reinforce and emphasis the resemblance.

Click on the photo to see the resemblance!

Banksy - Girl with a balloon

Cat on a cupboard

Here are three identical photos of my cat. The first one is the original and the last two are two different artistic choices I made. As I couldn't select the one I thought was my favourite I decided to exhibit them as a triptych.

So let me know what you think.

Le Havre - From trade to pleasure

On the first photo you can see the smokestacks of the factory as well as the entrance of the ferry port as well as the commercial harbour. On the second photo you can see the marina and the beginning of the beach.

Playing with photoshop...

Here are two photos of dandelions I modified with Photoshop. Here are the two originals which I found unremarkable. But with a little imagination and Photoshop I was able to transform them not into remarkable work but into unusual photographs.

Leeds' skyline

I found some pictures of Leeds' skyline which I thought deserved to be published on my blog. I was browsing my Picasa library when I found them. I must admit I had forgotten them. Let's hope you won't.

Actually most of these shots have been taken during my stay in Leeds though only a couple are from Leeds' skyline the other ones still being from West Yorkshire. But I'll specify which town the photos actually come from.

This photo is actually of Leeds' skyline. It is one of the Town Hall's owl. I particularly like the golden colour of the statue that contrasts against the deep blue sky. It was one of the few sunny days I experienced when I lived in the north of England!

Seaside moments

 Capturing people on film, even on digital film is quite a difficult process. If you want to make sure that the scene remains natural and intimate, you must make yourself disappear in the landscape in order not to disturb the authenticity of what happening in front of you. 

Here are a few shots I am proud of. I was able to capture those moments without any interference on my part.

I really like these two photos of the children playing by the sea. The first one is a particularly favorite of mine. You can almost hear them whispering secrets to one another unaware that anyone is watching.

Sheep and Wales

A couple of years ago, I went to visit a friend in Wales, in Swansea. Another city bu the sea. I seem to be attracted by the sea. 

Unfortunately, despite the fact that it was spring, the weather was ghastly. Not a ray of sun could pierce the thick clouds that were overrunning the sky that day. As you will see on these photos, a very thick fog was also here to dampen our spirits.

We went to visit a small town on the seaside and we were welcomed by this thick fog that prevented us for seeing anything further away than our feet. On the cliffs, you could see sheep scattered all over the wet, damp grass. Some of those sheep were dangerously close to the edge but none of them seemed to fall on the beach.

Harmonious yet different...

I went to London several times but each time I was either to in a hurry or to busy shopping that I did not really take time to photograph London's very interesting and motley architecture. Here are two examples of this peculiar mix of architecture.

Here is a shot of the Millennium Bridge leading to Saint-Paul's cathedral. You can see that these two pieces of architecture, although harmonious, show how cities like London or New York mix their architecture to bring charm to the urban landscape.

Here is a shot taken in the City of London which is the financial and economical heart of London. In this part of London, the architecture is very modern and consist of numerous buildings with glass walls. I particularly like the building of the left hand side of this photo. The shape is clearly interesting.

A very hot day

One spring day, some friends and I went on the seaside to have a drink in a pub overlooking the sea. I live in Kent and it's the most sunny place in Britain. But I never thought that the warmth would cause the seas to evaporate!

Nevertheless, it created very interesting shots. On the two following photos, you can see this strange fog  covering the Pegwell bay.

The Garlic Farm - Isle of Wight

On the Isle of Wight, the most surprising place to visit is surely the beaches with the dinosaurs' footprints but the Garlic Farm is also very interesting and the food is really food.

Here are some pictures I took there.

Where is Tess?

On the journey back from the Isle of Wight, we stopped to see Stonehenge. It was the worst day of the trip as it was raining so much that day. But even though the visit was short and wet, it offered a nice opportunity for taking pictures.

Home sweet home...

I was born in Montivilliers in Normandy, France. Here are some pictures of this nice little town.

Here is a photo of the Abbey at the heart of the town. I live now in Canterbury a not so different town from Montivilliers.

With a few flowers

I took a few photos of flowers in my garden. I was trying macro-photography and here is the result.

Here is a photo of hydrangea's buds. The whiteness as well as the delicateness of the buds make this shot very interesting.

Photo club

Here are a few photos I took during photo club. We worked on lighting and composition.

B & W in Toulouse

Here are two black and white photos of Toulouse. The first one is a shot of a nice building with interesting architecture. The second one is a photo of a stream that courses through the sidewalk creating a nice curve which is reflected in the picture.

 

Key quays...

When I went to Switzerland, we visited several lakes. These photos are my favorites from this trip. I'll let you judge for yourself whether you find them interesting as well.

This quay offers a nice barrier between the water and the sky which share the same tint. It also enables us to skim through the photo from left to right. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxing.

Boules players on the seaside

As I said before, taking photos of people is a difficult task. With this shot, I succeeded to surreptitiously photograph these boules players in the middle of a throw. It creates a dynamic shot.

 

Paris...

When I went to Paris I obviously couldn't prevent myself from taking as many pictures as my memory card could withstand. But after a thorough process of choosing which to publish and how to publish it, here is the result:

The Iron Lady