Grasse Naval Day September 2021

As Americans living in France since the 1990s, we have long had an interest in observing  where the parallel histories of the two countries converge, and especially where they have a distinctly local connection.  We have become acquainted with two annual events – one of which occurs just down the street from Villa Ndio in August, and the other of which is a September event called “Grasse Naval Day”. This is a photo essay on the September event, but first a few words about the August event. Continue reading “Grasse Naval Day September 2021”

Yellow Dragonfly

Photographed on 31 July 2019 in an open field in Peymeinade, France

Camera: Sony SLT A77V; Lens: Minolta 135mm f2.8[4.5] STF

Settings: f/4.5, 1/400sec., ISO 100, 135mm