Thursday, August 15, 2013

Summer Gold in Aix-en-Provence




I would make a poor alchemist as gold is not a word I cling to. And yet, each summer I am drawn like moth to flame as the stones of Aix reflect a vibrant luminosity.


Eyes distilled with a liquid prism, I wander and bask in the hue.











Posted by at Thursday, August 15, 2013

20 comments:

  1. CherylAugust 15, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Ah, your prose, and this series of photographs is stunning. Such a wonderful way to wake up! Thank you.
    Cheryl

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  2. Coulda shoulda wouldaAugust 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I almost need my sunnies or this post! Love the looks heather x

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  3. deedeeAugust 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I just dropped off my teen in the golden city.

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  4. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsAugust 15, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Only a few words, but so beautifully penned and complemented by your images. Warm regards

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  5. KarenaAugust 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Dear Heather, you have brought some sunshine into my life today!

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Designer Series

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  6. VirginiaAugust 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Heather,
    A lovely collection today. I savored each and every one of them!
    Merci,
    V

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  7. Judith RossAugust 15, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Ooh la la, how I love these photos -- especially the way the first two work together.

    Greetings to you, dear Heather, from Little Cranberry Island way up in Northern Maine.

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    1. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 4:44 AM

      ittle Cranberry Island in (off) northern Maine sounds just about perfect, Judith (at least as far as spots in the U.S. go...). Are there any cranberry bogs there? kayaks for rent? lobster stands? foghorns? two happy Connecticuters? We are soon to depart for a short séjour in a little cabin on Wallowa Lake. I hope we all, inspired by Heather travels this summer, enjoy our temporary havens! Leslie in Oregon

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  8. materfamiliasAugust 15, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous, thank you!

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  9. Jackie and Joel SmithAugust 15, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Golden moments you provided us today, Heather!

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  10. La ContessaAugust 15, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    You have just transported me there!BLESS YOU!Love the reflection in the glass..............

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  11. KatherineAugust 15, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    First, now Aix is added to the list. Such amazing pictures, and prose....second, to Judith above....which Cranberry Island in Maine? There is more than one. Je suis jalouse! From a New England native, although I know how lucky we are to be in France.;-)

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  12. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    You've inspired us! Aix is now on the itinerary for our Spring Break holiday. Will keep you posted.
    XXXXX

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  13. Susan Flett SwiderskiAugust 16, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    I thoroughly enjoy looking at the world through your camera lens.

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  14. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Summer gold indeed...beautiful! I love looking at your worlds through your camera lens and your words. Milles mercis, Heather, from Leslie in Portland, Oregon

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  15. Glamour DropsAugust 16, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    These golden tones are so uplifting...i often wonder if it is because of our inherent love of gold the world over (notwithstanding your disclaimer above!)...or whether it is simply the softness of golden light, or indeed perhaps it is our dependence on light/ sun itself.

    Whatever it is, tis beauty regardless. x

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  16. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Golden! I love looking in your photos at the way the buildings sit so beautifully with age and imperfection. Here, most homes are new and newer and people, myself included, slave to keep them looking pristine and unblemished. Why, I wonder? Because of what the neighbours will think of us? If we are less than perfect? Gallivanta

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  17. Greet LefèvreAugust 16, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Oh Heather,
    I miss the Provence!!! I really do hope that we make it next year to come over!
    I am dreaming away by seeing these 'golden' images!
    xx
    Greet

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  18. AnonymousAugust 17, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Golden as the Northern California hills.

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  19. Sara LouiseAugust 19, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Love me some Aix!

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