And now for something completely different. As I’ve been editing, I just noticed I hadn’t finished my work from Bratislava. I found a few candid shots I liked, and thought I’d share them with you. All photographs and content is Copyright Fritz Liedtke. Please do not copy or re-use them. To do so is a...
Gordes, Provence, France, is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It’s too bad it’s overrun by tourists during the day. Apparently, movie stars have houses here as well. I saw a photograph today from 1904 of the village, and it was considerably different. A hundred years ago, there were more buildings,...
Dry stone architecture is about as old as mankind. Anywhere stone is abundant, people have built habitations with it for mellenia. So it’s common the world over. But to be able to drive down the road (or dirt path), and see such structures through the brush is fascinating. And if you’re doing it at dusk,...
A little street shooting at Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence, France. The texture of aged stucco and stone are part of the charm of the area (and, indeed, of any part of the world that builds with these materials). Add to that a young lady whose clothing choices match the surroundings, and a few flowers, and...
The hill towns are beautiful here, perched over the Luberon Valley. The narrow streets make for some interesting driving and enjoyable exploring. Here are a few images to give you a flavor of the countryside. Roussillon has been a protected village since the 1940s, when further development was banned. One of the most photogenic villages,...
