Category Archives: Photography
Anyone for a swim?
I apologise for the title of this post if it’s a bit misleading. Because even on the hottest days, I never get any further than dipping my feet into most of these lakes. I’d love to swim, but the problem … Continue reading
Posted in Landscapes, Photography, the Alps
Tagged Alps, France, lake, landscapes, mountains, nature, photography
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Bees and lavender
I’ve always had a penchant for bees….. ..and lavender is one of my favourite plants. And luckily there are plenty of both here at the moment. And the good thing about bees, is that they wait quite patiently while you … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography, Wild Things
Tagged bees, lavender, macro photography, nature, photo, photography, plants
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Extremely rare flowers in the Alps?
The other morning, I decided to take some macro photos of the tiny Alpine flowers that seem to be growing everywhere at the moment. But when I got back to the house and looked through my photos, I discovered that all I … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged Alps, flower, France, macro photography, nature, photography
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How (not) to photograph butterflies
Stage 1 : Follow butterfly 300 yards backwards and forwards across field. Climb over electric fence to next field avoiding electrocution if possible. Clamber back over fence when butterfly decides the grass is greener in first field. Stage 2: When butterfly alights on … Continue reading
The mountain dweller 