Tag: Loire Valley

  • Castle Strolls & Hot-Air Balloon Flyovers in Saumur, France

    Earlier this autumn, a trio of hot-air balloons escorted us home. It was the golden hour, and Shawn and I’d first spotted the balloons drifting over France’s Loire River, near the city of Saumur. A few moments later, the balloons (they’re known as “Montgolfières” in French) crossed the so-called “wild” Loire River. Then, they flew…

  • A man paddles a Vietnamese basket boat through the water near Mui Ne.

    Capturing the Colour from East to West

    “The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us from the mystic realm of color. Our entire being is nourished by it. This mystic quality of color should likewise find expression in a work of art.” Hans Hoffman Two lovely and talented photographers nominated me to submit entries into the Capture the Colour…