We are heading into the time of the year when I get quiet. I am more interested in looking than in speaking as if I need to take in fuel for a fire that will burn in the spring. Or maybe it is just a state of mimicry of the sleeping land around me. Also so very quiet. A faded form of flânerie.
Yesterday was one of those afternoons where dear friends pulled Remi and I out of our hibernation to spend the day in the Luberon. Originally, the excuse was to buy wine at the truly excellent Chateau la Verrerie but alas, they were closed as is so much during this “off” season. Fortunately for us, our friends had reserved ahead at a charming auberge in Curcuron. We tucked Ben under the table as best as we could and then spent the next few hours talking until the cheese trolley was rolled away. Yes, of course, we needed to walk after and so off we went. I held my camera low and tight, looking for scraps for fuel. Happily, I found enough that this day will be stop-watched into two or three.
Yes, Ben has it down to a science, Vero, he knows when either Remi or I are shooting and will stay out of the way. If it gets a little long, he will plop down next to me with a sigh. 🙂
Oh the Luberon is so beautiful as toys your writing, you've captured the mood in words here quite wonderfully.
8th photo down……..thats my dream home.I could be very happy in that block of stones.Of course, the door you photographed a few more pictures down would be a nice addition!OMG HEATHER………..do you know how lucky you are?!!I'm pee GREEN with envy one more time!
Why would you ever want to go quiet when you write so beautifully? My kind of afternoon with friends, wine and cheese. Dylan would never be as good as Ben under a table he likes cheese to much. Gorgeous scenery love how the sunlight casts shadows about.
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Debra~
I know just what you mean about this "quiet" time of year.
It seems natural to observe and reflect on the winter landscape. The angle of the sun and the shadows that are cast are truly spell binding. The adobe walls here in Santa Fe offer a similar shadow play that the stone walls of your area display. Beautiful photos, thank you for sharing them.
Heather,
I want your life! Wine and cheese and lovely France!
Thank you for your visit. Hope to see you again!
ox, Mon
Hi Heather. Beautiful crystal clear images with crisp water reflections, dreamy scenery. Thank you. Natalie
Magical photographs Heather. You are on fire with this new camera! Such clarity and contrast of light and shadow, which makes the building details come to life as if I were actually looking at them right now. And oh that little chef, with his leering eye…just too fabulous for words! He looks like he has been tucking into the wine himself.
It's one of the lovely things about living in a place with 4 seasons, I think: being able to emotionally and physically respond to the changes. When we lived in the tropics, with only two seasons, I missed that dreadfully. So I reckon revel in your quiet time, it is a repose for the soul time, in readiness for a busy spring yet to come. Virginia x
Ah those crisp blue skies of provence, such a special light. Sounds like a great day
Sharon
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Bonjour Heather. It looks like crisp but gorgeous winter weather in le Lubéron… What a nice stroll this must have been, after a long leisurely lunch with good friends. I can picture Ben running around while you took these beautiful pictures. 😉 Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)