Gruffalo, Goult

Our friends, Paul Rawcliffe and Joanna Dobson, have two lovely, lively, smart and funny girls. They named Ian the Gruffalo from a children's book. He has relaxed into the part.

Tulips on a winter day, 37 Rue du Bourget.

Shadow, Saignon

Back street, Saignon

Red shutters, Saignon

Balcony, Saignon

Drainpipe, Saignon

Window Saignon

Spanish moss, garden

In a quick break from France, The spanish moss in our garden has been on every branch due to heavy winds. A great way to test how sharp a lens is. Spanish moss is neither Spanish nor a moss. It is an air plant that only needs support and humidity to thrive.

Pastel drainpipes, Apt

Apt, Shadows

Drainpipe, shadows, Apt

Tree and balcony, Apt

Apt, Shadows

Balcony, graffiti and chair, Apt