Wednesday 8 July 2015

wide open fences

wild, wind born colza a.k.a rapeseed seems to have taken over this empty field where horses once grazed
 In rural Normandy there's no shortage of fences as you can see 
even if a piece of ground is lying fallow there'll be a fence around it.

The ubiquitous hay bale seen through a plain post and rail fence

The driveway leading up to this equestrian facility has fields on either side.
It looked so picturesque that I trespassed inside, just a little, to capture these shots.


After taking my shots I turned around
 and on the opposite side of the road spotted this old piece of fencing
 almost completely hidden by the weeds and overgrown hedges.

and finally because I live in Calvados, home to the wonderful breed of Normandie cows,
a very important fence which keeps this young lady and all her girlfriends 
in their field and out of my back garden.


You can probably tell from my photos
 that I've been monkeying around with that PicMonkey gadget again this week.
Still not got the hang of it yet but it really is fun to play with!


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22 comments:

  1. You know, fences can be a beautiful art form and you have demonstrated that! Have a wonderful day!

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  2. Hello, I just love your first image. The yellow just pops. And the cow is pretty too. Great fence scenes, enjoy your day!

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  3. So interesting, if you have a good look around you see all kind of things we normally would not notice. In this case all the different fences. Beautiful with the different lights on it!

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  4. Hi Maggie! Pretty photos!
    By the way, I think Mr. Badger makes two more stops in the UK before heading your way. Are you still up for hosting him?
    xoxoxo

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  5. Hello Maggie.
    Love your photos of so many fences. The field of Rapeseed takes my eye. Our fields are are full of sunflowers, so I must remember to take my camera as well as my purse next time I go to La Boulangerie.

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  6. It's so beautiful there Maggie - and I know those pretty cows provide the richest milk for Normandy diary products such a cream and Camenbert!!!!

    I always love the rapeseed fields at this time of year - they bring such vivid color to the countryside.
    Enjoy each day of Summer my friend.
    Hugs - Mary

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  7. I think that I need to buy a bottle of Calvados! And is that rapeseed? So beautiful -- I remember the fields of gold from my visit before.

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  8. Your fences are artistically photographed. Love the one keeping the cow away from your garden. Also the little hidden gate. Wonderful lush colour in the rapeseed.

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  9. Maggie, can you guess which is my favorite?
    Great shots of the fences, but big smiles here at the sight of that beautiful Normandy gal.

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  10. A gret variety of fences today. I love the yellow rapeseed in that field. Very pretty.

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  11. Welcome to Paris in July - I just love your photos of fences, fields, and cows... this is so refreshing and it's just lovely to see your sun (not so warm here in Oz right now).

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  12. Oh I LOVE every one of these fences reminds me of home:) B

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  13. I'm a big fan of rural fences and I just love that first photo. To me it's a WOW!

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  14. Hi Maggie, lovely fence photos. I like the golden field with the fence photos.

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  15. Maggie what beautiful finds of fences and scenery. Have a nice day!

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  16. except for the unique breed of cow, your shots could almost be in my part of texas. :) thanks, maggie, for sharing these views!

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  17. These were delightful. I love the rolled hay bales inside the fence. That first shot with the grasses is lovely and I also enjoyed the shot of the cattle behind the fence at the end of your post.

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  18. So very beautiful. Looks very lush right now.

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  19. Hi Maggie, simply gorgeous photos and fence shots. Love seeing the cows. Could be right here in Texas.
    Have a lovely weekend. cm

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  20. Such lovely scenery surrounding your fences. You've shared some great fences. I'm sure the most important is the one keeping your backyard safe from trespassing cows.

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  21. Beautiful countryside....perfect for the country fences!

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