Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Silent Sunday – April 17, 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…..Happy Easter everyone

From the Royal Castle in Amboise, France

Sunday Tree – The Biggest Tree I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….I know there are bigger trees in the world

This Lebanese pine is growing in the middle of the city in Tours, France. It sits on the grounds of the Musée des Beaux Arts. It is so large that some of the lower branches have to be held up with upright logs that have been secured to the ground.

Lens Artist Challenge – Bokeh

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…..thanks to Lens Artist Challenge for the Bokeh challenge https://photographias.wordpress.com/2022/04/09/lens-artists-challenge-bokeh/

Bokeh means blurring and a photo with the main subject in focus and the background blurred is an example of Bokeh.

Today I practised this technique at the gardens of the Chateau Royal in Amboise.

Doors of Paris

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to be Dan for hosting Thursday Doors https://nofacilities.com/2022/04/14/entering-silk-city/

Paris is a city rich in history and interesting architecture. Not only are the doors on some of the iconic churches and museums interesting but everyday homes and businesses have beautiful and sometimes unusual entry ways.

Wordless Wednesday – April 13, 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Mama Cormier

Tuesday Textures – Vermiculation in Paris

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…. a dense pattern of irregular lines, so called from the Latin vermiculés meaning “little worm” because the shapes resemble worm holes

Occurring Naturally

Macro Monday in Tours, France

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…..lovely little blossoms in the medieval section of Tours

Sunday Trees From Paris

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Mama Cormier

…..April 10, 2022

From the Rue de Furstemberg. Described by Henry Miller as jolly in the summer and more malevolent than in winter ……”the black tree-trunks glinting in the rain and the candelabrum presiding in a sinister way Ike an evil dwarf”.