tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273075292009-11-02T11:00:20.766+01:00Réal is a lieu-dit (a hamlet) of the village of Roquemaure in the Tarn (81) Departement, France.Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-13075339341490937932008-05-13T08:48:00.003+02:002008-11-19T09:27:42.951+01:00

The Basilica of Domrémy-la-Pucelle for Jeanne d'Arc.I have moved and a new blog is now online Bonjour Marseille Come and have a look.

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A statue of Jeanne d'arc outside the Basilica of Domrémy-la-Pucelle.

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The church of Saint Remy in Domrémy-la-Pucelle where Jeanne d'Arc was baptized in 1412.

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As I mentioned in one of my previous posts I am playing catch up with images that I have wanted to post on my photo-blog. This photo was taken in September 2007 whilst we were on vacation in northern France in the Lorraine region.This is an image of the house where Jeanne d'Arc was born, situated in the village of Domrémy-la-Pucelle.Lorraine is where my wife is from and I have had long history

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-3546592086046191142008-05-09T10:03:00.002+02:002008-05-09T10:15:12.792+02:00

I'm playing catch up with some images that I have wanted to post on my photo blog!!Our grandson Luca getting ready for the festival in Recife, Brazil February 2008. He was there with his Mum and Dad to cerebrate his second birthday with his Mum's family. Nice to go off and visit your other Grandmother and family in a nice tropical climate when it is winter in the UK.Photo Michael James

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Charlie the pigeon who still has not found a better home. After finding a bundle of feathers looking for food - she had fallen out of a nest late last summer - we hand fed the little thing. Now we have a pigeon that knows she is on to a good thing.She always want to come for a ride in the car but as soon as I start the engine she's off!

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Taken in the out back of Australia by my friend Cyrat Nazir and knowing my love of Australia sent me this image. Next time I get down under I will have to look this place up!!Réal Daily Photo has ceased to be daily! I do take my hat of to those that managed the time and have the dedication to continue to post images and information on a daily basis. I still have some images that I would like to

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-24478087096343945782007-12-01T09:19:00.000+01:002007-12-01T09:23:40.350+01:00

Our "pet" pigeon Charlie refused my lift in the car to find a new life for himself.I offered Charlie the ride in the car to a nice spot down the road. His own tree, running water near by and plenty of grain in nearby fields, but......He is still at home, enjoying the comforts of a warm home in the evening, whilst during the day he is out flying about.

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Another photo from our recent trip to Paris.Well known Céramiste Martine Ménard (on the right) with a studio and showroom in Le Marais.If you are in Paris visit her atelier in Le Marais, details can be found on her website: Martine Ménard

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It is that time of year!When green turn into all sorts of flaming colours.

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A relaxed portrait of the Sculpture Claude Cerf just before the opening of his exhibition on the rue de Servres, 75006 Paris.Yes we managed to pack a lot into our short stay in Paris. Having lived in Paris for over 10 years it was nice to be back, after nearly three years of being away, and enjoy the vibrancy of the city.

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-30097358065685988442007-11-23T08:39:00.000+01:002007-11-24T07:10:07.319+01:00

While we were in Paris we visited our good friend Andrew who lives to the east - as pointed out (thank you Deslilas) it is to the west - side of Paris in the lovely town of Les Vésinet which is very close to Saint Germain en Laye.A late afternoon walk around the lake was illuminated by the sun slowly setting giving those golden colours that belie the chilled air. We were a little surprised that

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-75680017705567358122007-11-22T07:30:00.000+01:002007-11-22T07:38:51.561+01:00

If you stop by from time to time you will notice that this is no longer a daily blog but I try and post a photograph when I can.This was taken last week when we were in Paris. It was just before the transport strike began and I was wandering down the avenue George V when I saw all the rental bikes that were soon to become hard to get. The next day when the metro and RER rail systems were

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-63920144585471294112007-11-05T07:18:00.000+01:002007-11-05T07:22:37.034+01:00

Charlie our rescued pet pigeon took his first outside flight just over a week ago. It was a bit difficult getting a good photograph but I liked this one.He goes out most days now and we are wondering if he will one day fly off and that will be that - gone! On to live the life of a pigeon.

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-25482229034740045372007-11-01T08:45:00.000+01:002007-11-01T08:55:33.459+01:00

One of tree lined roads heading out of the town of Uzés in the south of France. One of the lovely features of driving on these types of roads, and there are many lined with Plain Trees, is the shade they give against a hot summer sun. In the days before air conditioning in cars they were the only protection.There are people that want to cut down these beautiful tree lined byways because they

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-60591184221947380742007-10-29T07:53:00.000+01:002007-11-01T08:59:29.850+01:00

The river that Le Pont du Gard traverses is not the river Gard, but the Gardon.It's a great area for lots of leisure activities including canoeing and this photograph was taken as the canoeists were directly below 'Le Pont'More on the River Gardon

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Nearly finished with photographs taken around Le Pont du Gard and the town of Uzés in the south of France - there are a few more though!The ancient Roman Aqueduct of Le Pont du Gard is worthy of another posting. It took me a long time to go and see this magnificent piece of engineering, after nearly 15 years of living in France, and it was more than worth it. It took three climbs up the hill at

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Charlie, our baby pigeon, had his first bath in the sink! I had put down a little bowl of water and after seeing him trying to get in the bowl I filled the bottom of the sink with a little water he jumped in, (just like a duck to water!!!) and had a lovely time splashing about, and afterwards lots of flapping of wings to get dried off. Of course Charlie is not sure if he is a duck, pigeon or

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-62638133776759381252007-10-21T11:19:00.000+02:002007-10-21T11:46:32.025+02:00

Nature et Senteurs is the shop Uzés where my wife bought lots of lovely smelling products. This is one of the two ladies who hand make all the products that are for sale.M & B Créations, Artisan Savonnier produces 'cosmétiques à base d'huiles naturelles et biologiques' and durinng the summer season you can make reservations to assist in the making of these products.If you want to find out more

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-34258627458142694892007-10-20T18:14:00.000+02:002007-10-20T18:19:58.043+02:00

The interior of the lovely smelling shop in Uzés. Lots and lots of soaps and other products, a blaze of colour and my wife buying all sorts of different stuff.

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Perhaps with a pigeon on my head I'd better make sure I have enough nice smelling soap!Back to our holiday trip in France and we have yet to leave the lovely town of Uzés which oozes great images and is steeped in history.This little shop which for the summer season is situated next to the Château de la Duc d'Uzés is owned and run by two ladies who make their own soap and other nice smelling

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Just over two weeks ago a lost little pigeon was following behind anybody trying to find its Mum. What to do? It had fallen out of its nest somewhere and by the time we picked it up it was starving. We phoned the local Bird center who said boil up some cat crockets, liquidize them and feed every hour with a syringe.We got into a good system of feeding and the little bundle of feathers it now

Wilf Jamesnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27307529.post-49822241492007693652007-10-14T08:44:00.000+02:002007-10-14T08:52:22.853+02:00

The hill top Bastide village of Cordes sur Ciel is exactly that! It's a tough climb up full of twists and turns and delights to discover. Although dotted with tourists type shops this is a living village with village life going on around the tourist. Visiting off season is a certainly a more pleasant experience than in the middle of the high seasonFor a bit of history of the village check here.

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An artist of stature and also a kindly man of great gentleness. We talked for while with this lovely man, enjoyed his art and enjoyed his knowledge. Someone who has displayed and sold his creations in the beautiful village of Cordes sur Ciel a hill top village in the Tarn, southern France

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A little break from our holiday pics, but there will be more. Last Saturday we had a walk round one of the lovely villages in the Tarn and this lovable creature posed for the camera, or was she watching the birdie?Cordes sur Ciel in one of the very beautiful hill top Bastide villages situated in the Tarn. This lovely cat is a habitant of the village - I think!

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