I really enjoy taking random shots like this one, trying to capture a wee taste of the street or simply a fragment of someone’s life. Here nothing is planned and the spontaneity of the environment subtly suggest a subject and mood. It simply takes luck and a little attention to respond to it.
I’m not exactly what they call knowledgable when it comes to wine. But one doesn’t need to be to enjoy the contents of these dark inviting bottles. I really like wine shops. I think I might have posted a pic of this particular one in Bordeaux, full of the city’s world famous wines. I don’t think I did a particularly a great job focusing and making sure my camera is set right for this shot but I still do like the composition. I mean look at all the wine:P
This is Île de Ré, a small island on the western coast of France. A perfect example of a place that fully comes to life only in the summer. Apparently its population in summer jumps to over 200 000 from its usual 20 000 residents. This is on the quay of Saint Martin, the most interesting part of the island in my opinion. A really pleasant place to be on a sunny day. I was lucky enough to also see the other side of it in a dark stormy weather.
I was lucky enough to spend a day in this fun city. This is Miroir d´eau, a little square by the Place de la Bourse. It’s always watered to reflect everything around it like a mirror, which gives for a very awesome effect. I thought it was pretty cool. As you see a lot of kids are loving it too. It’d be sweet to have something like that in Vancouver.
Every time I write these I just want to start by “I had a great time in this wonderful city”. But this time I might just say it:) Some of my best memories are associated with this great city. A friend of mine lived in this city for years and has invited me along with few other friends for a little road trip along the west coast of France. And Bordeaux is in my mind one of its most beautiful cities. Of course you can’t mention Bordeaux without mentioning its world famous wines. This particular shop was very high end. The wines were very expensive and I tried my best not to accidentally tip a bottle or 2:) The first bottle could buy me an awesome lens!!
