What a ridiculously difficult task we set ourselves, not taking the photo every month, but choosing the subject of the photograph! I have been changing my mind every five minutes and I still am not sure if I have made a wise decision... only time will tell I guess.
So I went out Saturday morning and travelled to Castres, and then the Forest of Bouconne in the search of that elusive subject shot, and I finally (although still not sure) decided on this one. The reasons are I wanted something that would change throughout the year and I didn't want to be distracted by the wonderful Autumnal foliage that some of my shots around the forest found, having been there at various times before I also know the water stays a pretty murky colour throughout the year!
So the chosen shot... A view across a vast swathe of French countryside from La Castre which is a fabulous little village perched on the top of a hill. Although it was a hazy morning, overcast (by the time I got to the forest it was fantastic sunshine!) and the view is a little flat - I am hoping that my planning ahead, will reveal some wonderful colour changes over the year. (need to check my bearings and hope the Pyrenees may make it in...)Also as there were few sunflowers grown this year, just maybe next year is sunflower year and the fields could potentially be brilliant!
Details of the picture are Canon EOS 400D - 28-135 locked at 28mm; 1/400@10.0
