Tag: France

Oysters have been appreciated by the kings of France and the gentry since the 17th century. When wild oysters became rare by the end of the 19th century the first oyster farms were created on the shores of Normandy. When the tide is high you can't imagine what is underwater unless you have a drone. But low tides allow oyster farmers to work on their oyster beds....

A First World War photograph of Mark Scott's grandfather, Jimmy, led to research and documentation of a little-known Northern Irish war photographer by the name of George Hackney...

Cameras come, cameras go. But Jean believes the Leica X2 and its X1 predecessor are timeless classics. Here, he takes is beloved X2 to all the rusty spots along the promenade...

Mystery photographs from the end of World War II. This is one mystery that was solved by careful sleuthing...

For many of us, the need to take our vacations close to home has been a revelation. Instead of jetting off to the other side of the world, we have turned to re-discovering the delights of our own countries. Jean decided to stay put in Normandy and visited the historic and beautiful coastine around Barfleur

The beautiful Normandy coast, stretching from the Seine to the Somme, is a perfect location for a walking holiday.

The "French Himalayan valley", Valgaudemar, is a delight and far from the madding crowd. Jean takes his Sony A7 on a tour.

Jean follows his summer photographic excursion to Vallouise with a winter view — something entirely different.

France: Vallouise and the mountain walks

An old digital camera, a tiny sensor but plenty good enough for a tour of Le Havre in Normandy. Jean demonstrates that newest isn't always bestest.