Camargue

  • Planter
    Planter
    On our way to lunch after arriving in the Camargue.
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2287
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street Scene
    Street Scene
    A busy, tourist town.
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2290
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool
    Pool
    One of the two pools at our hotel.
    Mangio Fango Hotel, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2293
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Water Ripples
    Water Ripples
    In waders, we went offshore for our first photo shoot with the horses.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2295
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horses
    Horses
    The gardians (horse wranglers) guided the horses out into the lagoon then ran them toward us for photos.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2310
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horses
    Horses
    We had to stand up as the horses approached to keep them from running into us.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2331
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horses
    Horses
    The eight horses of this photo session headed for us.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2371
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horses
    Horses
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horses
    Horses
    Very close near the end of each run, we had to protect our cameras from splash.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2538
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horse
    Horse
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Backlit Horse
    Backlit Horse
    After one of the horses and gardians went down hard, we waited for the ambulance.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2658
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Horse
    Horse
    The gardian had a broken pelvis, the horse was okay.
    Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 13, 2017
    2017-07-13#2669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mediterranean Fan Palm
    Mediterranean Fan Palm
    Chamaerops humilis - with lots of palm nuts.
    Mangio Fango Hotel, Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2675
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sharp Rush
    Sharp Rush
    Juncus acutus - best guess.
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallions
    Stallions
    3 and 4 years old, they just spar, not fight seriously.
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2681
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallions
    Stallions
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2693
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallions
    Stallions
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2714
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallions
    Stallions
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2749
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallions
    Stallions
    Ranch Lagoon, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2809
    Larry L. Jackson
  • European Pond Terrapin
    European Pond Terrapin
    Emys orbicularis - seen on my 3 kilometer walk to the bird park.
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9531
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-headed Gull
    Black-headed Gull
    Larus ridibundus - seen on my rushed visit to the park.
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9536
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cattle Egret
    Cattle Egret
    Bubulcus ibis - in breeding coloration.
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9549
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Heron
    Grey Heron
    Ardea cinerea
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9552
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moorhen
    Moorhen
    Gallinula chloropus - with nesting material.
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Little Egrets
    Little Egrets
    Egretta garzetta - breeding plumage on left bird.
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9556
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Little Egrets
    Little Egrets
    Egretta garzetta
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9559
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nutria
    Nutria
    Myocastor coypus
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9565
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Greater Flamingos
    Greater Flamingos
    Phoenicopterus ruber
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9572
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Storks
    White Storks
    Ciconia ciconia
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9578
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Greater Flamingo
    Greater Flamingo
    Phoenicopterus ruber
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-winged Stilt
    Black-winged Stilt
    Himantopus himantopus
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9605
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Italian Sparrow
    Italian Sparrow
    Passer italiae, male.
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-legged Gull
    Yellow-legged Gull
    Larus cachinnans
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Eagle-owl
    Eurasian Eagle-owl
    Bubo bubo
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#9633
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Eagle-owl
    Eurasian Eagle-owl
    Bubo bubo
    Parc Ornithologique, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street
    Street
    On our way to the town square for lunch.
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Door
    Door
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • St. Louis
    St. Louis
    One of the significant 'kings' who built the walled city.
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2841
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Squid
    Squid
    Mediterranean type of meal.
    Le Minos Restaurant, Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Le Minos Restaurant
    Le Minos Restaurant
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Church
    Church
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Window
    Window
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Window
    Window
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Window
    Window
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street & Gate
    Street & Gate
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Door
    Door
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2854
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arrow Slit
    Arrow Slit
    The walls are lined with these defensive positions.
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2856
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tower & Gate
    Tower & Gate
    Part of the massive wall surrounding the city.
    Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2860
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mare & Foal
    Mare & Foal
    At the start of our second session with Camargue horses.
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2869
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cormorants & Yellow-legged Gulls
    Cormorants & Yellow-legged Gulls
    Phalacrocorax carbo & Larus cachinnans
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2875
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boardwalk
    Boardwalk
    Maybe a dock.
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2876
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 2017-07-14#2879 Foal, Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France
    2017-07-14#2879 Foal, Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France
    Born darker, the horses lighten as they mature.
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Running toward us.
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2977
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#2987
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mare & Foal
    Mare & Foal
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3008
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3049
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3128
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gardian Rider
    Gardian Rider
    Without their help, the horses would not have run in the water for our photos.
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3156
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3367
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mares & Foals
    Mares & Foals
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3383
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gardians
    Gardians
    The hard working folks and horses that made our photos possible.
    Ranch, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 14, 2017
    2017-07-14#3440
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise Horses
    Sunrise Horses
    Our fourth and last session with the horses.
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise Gardian
    Sunrise Gardian
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pan Blur Stallion
    Pan Blur Stallion
    Not a perfect pan blur, but the best I got of the stallion.
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#3742
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion
    Stallion
    A very frisky horse.
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#3813
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion
    Stallion
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#3822
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion
    Stallion
    A bit unpredictable, but fun to photograph.
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#3859
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion in Surf
    Stallion in Surf
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion in Surf
    Stallion in Surf
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stallion in Surf
    Stallion in Surf
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#4157
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sea-holly
    Sea-holly
    Eryngium maritimum
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#4246
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Narrow-leaved Glaucous Spurge
    Narrow-leaved Glaucous Spurge
    Euphorbia rigida
    Beach, near Aigues-Mortes, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#4248
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street
    Street
    Busy shopping area.
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
    2017-07-15#4253
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Carousel
    Carousel
    Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Camargue, France, July 15, 2017
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    Larry L. Jackson