Portrait of a mietz

Portrait of a kitty found on the grounds of the castle in Angers. Photo taken in November 2002.

View from the tower

A view into the city of Angers from atop the old ramparts. The old moat has been transformed into a beautiful garden. And you get a bonus view of the cathedral! Photo taken in November 2002.

Chapel

Another look inside the walls of the castle in Angers. This is the chapel where royals and members of the court would have worshiped. It's as lovely on the inside as it looks here. Photo taken in November 2002.

Maison du Louvre

One of the beautiful old timbered buildings in Angers. This one is called the Maison du Louvre. Photo taken in June 2001.

Chateau de Noirmoutier

Another look at Noirmoutier. This is the old Chateau Fort, the first traces of which were seen all the way back in 830. It has had a long and varied history, including being used as a military prison during the French Revolution. Photo taken in May 2001.

Passage du Gois

The famous passage to Noirmoutier-en-Ile, a small island in the west part of France. This passage is covered by water twice a day during the high tide. It was part of the Tour de France in 2005 and caused some problems for the riders. If you're ever here, make sure to time your arrival/departure accordingly! Photo taken in May 2001.

Jeune personne

A statue of young person overlooks the Place du Pilori in Angers, France. I think the black and white makes this street scene somehow more special. Photo taken in June 2001.

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Sunny skies

A beautiful blue sky day at Place du Mail in Angers, France. It's a nice place for a stroll on a sunny day, but watch out for the petanque players and the many dogs! Photo taken in June 2001.

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Trees and water

A monochrome shot of a flooded pathway in Angers, France. I studied at the business school tin this city and this shot was taken with my very first digital camera, an Olympus C2000Z.It used AA batteries and you could only take about 10 shots or so before they were depleted. When I look back at these shots, the quality is not very good either. Luckily technology has progressed! I'll have more Olympus shots coming up in the next few weeks. Photo taken in 2001.

To see more monochrome shots, visit the Weekend in Black and White.

Noirmoutier-en-Ile

An old church in Noirmoutier. Photo taken with my first digital camera in May 2001. Most of the photos from this camera have been lost, but this one remains.