Rosillon, in Provence, France.
Oct 19, 2018 15:34:23 #
Located between the Luberon hills and the beautiful Monts de Vaucluse, it sparkles with ochre colors. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in France, It is unique. It is situated in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world and displays a wide range of natural colors. It had been the towns' building material from its' start and you can see the beautiful natural pigments used throughout the village. A real treat is to pick up some wine, cheese and crusty bread and visit the cliffs for a picnic with a view.
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The Cliffs
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Deeper Reds
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Flowers hanging on
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Sheer cliff face
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Odd shapes scoured by the wind and rain
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Oct 19, 2018 15:38:59 #
Nice shots! If I were a geologist, I'd be all over those bare cliffs!
Oct 19, 2018 15:39:42 #
Oct 19, 2018 17:25:48 #
marsdad wrote:
Located between the Luberon hills and the beautifu... (show quote)
Thanks for looking and commenting Treepusher, you might have a pretty tough climb, some of those faces are quite sheer. Glad glad you liked the pix, appreciate it.
Oct 19, 2018 17:26:54 #
angler wrote:
Excellent set Marsdad.
Good to hear from you Jim, glad you liked them. I really appreciate you taking a look and commenting
Oct 19, 2018 18:19:11 #
Nice shots Marsdad.
Thanks for highlighting a beautiful area that is not well known here in the States. We spent a couple of days in the Vaucluse a few years ago and visited colorful Roussillion and Fountain de Vaucluse; L'Isle-Sur-La-Sorge (the Venice of France); nearby Gordes with its stone 'Bories'; and the iconic Abbaye Notre Dame du Senanque. The area is particularly famous for its lavender fields. Historic Avignon (former Papal Seat) and the famous Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard are only an hour away. A dream area for photographers.
Thanks again.
Phil
Thanks for highlighting a beautiful area that is not well known here in the States. We spent a couple of days in the Vaucluse a few years ago and visited colorful Roussillion and Fountain de Vaucluse; L'Isle-Sur-La-Sorge (the Venice of France); nearby Gordes with its stone 'Bories'; and the iconic Abbaye Notre Dame du Senanque. The area is particularly famous for its lavender fields. Historic Avignon (former Papal Seat) and the famous Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard are only an hour away. A dream area for photographers.
Thanks again.
Phil
Oct 19, 2018 19:41:01 #
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Oct 20, 2018 05:44:49 #
steve49
Loc: massachusetts
Nice shots... funny enough I was there a couple of weeks ago also. Beautiful part of France.
Oct 20, 2018 08:55:10 #
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Oct 20, 2018 10:34:29 #
Brought back lots of memories! Provence is a lovely area! Nice captures!
Oct 20, 2018 10:45:37 #
Years ago ochre was actively mined at Roussillion. The whole region is a great place to visit. Great post.
WJH
WJH
Oct 20, 2018 12:13:05 #
[quote=repleo]Nice shots Marsdad.
Thanks for highlighting a beautiful area that is not well known here in the States. We spent a couple of days in the Vaucluse a few years ago and visited colorful Roussillion and Fountain de Vaucluse; L'Isle-Sur-La-Sorge (the Venice of France); nearby Gordes with its stone 'Bories'; and the iconic Abbaye Notre Dame du Senanque. The area is particularly famous for its lavender fields. Historic Avignon (former Papal Seat) and the famous Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard are only an hour away. A dream area for photographers.
Thanks again.
Phil[/quote
Thank you for your very nice comments Phil, much appreciated! Looks like you really got around. Provence is an area you can never get enough of, it is our favorite place to visit and roam around.
Thanks for highlighting a beautiful area that is not well known here in the States. We spent a couple of days in the Vaucluse a few years ago and visited colorful Roussillion and Fountain de Vaucluse; L'Isle-Sur-La-Sorge (the Venice of France); nearby Gordes with its stone 'Bories'; and the iconic Abbaye Notre Dame du Senanque. The area is particularly famous for its lavender fields. Historic Avignon (former Papal Seat) and the famous Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard are only an hour away. A dream area for photographers.
Thanks again.
Phil[/quote
Thank you for your very nice comments Phil, much appreciated! Looks like you really got around. Provence is an area you can never get enough of, it is our favorite place to visit and roam around.
Oct 20, 2018 12:14:29 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great set, marsdad
Many thanks Gregory for stopping by and commenting, I appreciate it. Glad you like the pix.
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