A view over the Dordogne valley taken whilst enjoying an ice-cream after work at Domme.
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Rural avenue
The Dordogne river bank
Mist on the Dordogne
Low temperatures in the valley lead to pockets of hanging mist all along the river Dordogne in winter. Absolutely beautiful.
Late afternoon in Sarlat
After a couple of weeks of rain at the beginning of September, the sun recently re-appeared. September is one of my favourite times to be in the Dordogne. Fewer tourists and mild temperatures are the perfect combination for enjoying the region’s many charms.
Sunny afternoon at Vitrac Port
Picture perfect Périgord Noir
Whilst spring never really showed up this year, summer arrived with a bang at the beginning of July and doesn’t look set to end any time soon. The reliable good weather has been ideal for landscape photography, especially at sunrise. After all, it’s a little less painful to set the alarm for 5.30am when you’re confident that you’ll be rewarded with clear conditions. Continue reading Picture perfect Périgord Noir
A second look
Having lived in the Dordogne for just over a year now, I have become accustomed to seeing the old buildings, streets and monuments that give the area its distinctive character. I realised recently that this acclimatisation has gone so far as to have me ignoring some of the natural beauty around me. Continue reading A second look
Seasonal change in the Dordogne
One of the things I particularly appreciate about living in the Dordogne is the clear change between the four seasons. Continue reading Seasonal change in the Dordogne
Sarlat street scene
Spring is well under way and plants and flowers in the Perigord Noir corner of the Dordogne are all flourishing madly. My intention for this week was therefore to take some macro shots of the beautiful displays in the jardin publique at Sarlat. Continue reading Sarlat street scene