France

After the recent tragedy that occurred in Paris that past few days i thought this was a good a time as any to post some of my photographs from France. Photographs that i feel reflect the spirit of the rural towns and villages, and show why i feel it's such an alluring place. I took these images quite a few years ago while i was visiting family for my cousins wedding in the south of France. Having French relatives meant the first thing that went through my mind when i heard about the attacks in Paris was "I hope my family aren't affected". Thankfully everyone was away from that area at the time and all safe.

Anyway, away from the tragedy and back to photography. I want to just show some of my work which i feel shows France as the peaceful and beautiful country it is, above all else. Walking down narrow, cobbled paths through extremely old towns, with the warmth of the mid day sun beating down, just makes you smile as you walk slower than normal to take in the view. You get the sense that although most parts have modernised, peoples values have hardly changed. Petit boulangeries and patisseries still supply people with their fresh bread just as they have for years. As it gets cooler in the evenings people still come out to socialise (as during the day its too warm to do anything other than sleep or paint apparently), bringing with them a strong feel for their culture. The photographs below are summary of what i think of when i think of France, and i just wanted to show people the charming side of a country that is going through some hard times.

As always these photos and much more are available on Instagram, at peterboothphotography. Please check it out and give me a follow!