Sunday, June 29, 2008

Art Nouveau architecture


Art Nouveau pharmacy in Douvres-la-Délivrande, a seaside town near Caen.

Sent by Shu Milne,
Calvados

Thursday, June 26, 2008

The Mortain Waterfall


The grand cascade - big waterfall in Mortain, Manche, a favourite spot for artists, photographers, walkers and picnickers.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Utah Beach 2008

Helmet shaped shells scattered on Utah Beach, the Westernmost of the D-Day landing beaches. Remains of the artificial Mulberry harbour in the background.

Thursday, June 05, 2008

The Montormel Memorial


A Polish tank stands over the 'Falaise pocket', a vast valley where the battle of Normandy came to an end in August 1944. Advance Polish troops closed the Falaise gap near Montormel finishing the encirclement of the German Army.


Tuesday, June 03, 2008

A Double Rainbow


April showers produced this stunning double rainbow near Sourdeval, south Manche.

Sent by Francesca Bostock
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