Thursday, May 29, 2008

Living in our garden (3): Fire Salamander


Fire salamanders are found throughout continental Western and Central Europe, but not in Britain. They are not lizards, but amphibians, like frogs and toads.










sent by Benedict,
Vire area, Calvados

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Summer Solstice near Deauville


Looking towards Deauville on 21st June at the unearthly hour of 5.45 a.m.!
sent by Anne Cunningham, Calvados

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

William's Castle - Falaise in Spring


Falaise castle in Spring. Falaise is the birthplace of William the Conqueror. The keep of the castle is carefully restored.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Higher Power?


Did anyone notice? Wherever there is a cross or a crucifix there is always a jumble of electric cables above - as though it is some sort of higher power...
A crossroads near Lake Datheé, Calvados

Monday, May 05, 2008

Normandy in blossom: the yellows


A rape seed crop in full blossom. St Christophe de Chaulieu, the Orne.


... and dandelions take over a grazing field, Vire valley.
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