This is a great photo of a field of lavender in Provence, France.
The sun is low in the sky, causing shadows between each row of lavender. This really adds some ‘texture’ of the photo and gives it another dimension – without the shadows it wouldn’t be nearly so striking.
I remember being taken aback the first time I ever saw a field of lavender. Actually I was stunned. It was like a field of purple carpet, rippling in the wind. Sounds poetic? Well it actually was, one of those few moments in life where life is just like a movie.
Of course, I was familiar with lavender on a small scale, ie twigs (is that what you call them) of lavender sold in flower and gift shops, lavender oil and candles sold in aromatherapy shops, etc. These days you can even buy lavender online! Not surprising really, it smells great and has aromatherapeutical properities.
Anyway, although I knew lavender as a consumer product, nothing prepared me for seeing a field full of lavender in real life. Stunning! When I saw this photo, it really took me back to that moment.
