I discovered this charming, idyllic natural motif in the hot midday hours during my summer trip on 21 August 2017 directly in the Dordogne valley in south-west France.
The photo was taken with the NIKON D90 (lens: SIGMA 18.0-50.0 mm f/2.8).
Never heard of it? The small department in the south-west of France is a rural idyll with charming villages, knights' castles and a wildly romantic river landscape. And there is fascinating prehistoric art to be seen underground. Enjoy the savoir-vivre!
In the Dordogne valley, known as Périgord, golden yellow fields of grain stretch out in the summer and characterise the picturesque landscape. The valley, also known as the "Valley of 1000 Castles", provides a breathtaking backdrop for these fields that stretch between the hills and the rivers.
The region is not only known for its scenic beauty, but also for its culinary specialities such as truffles, foie gras and nuts, which come from the local farms.
The cereal fields in the Dordogne valley are a typical feature of the rural idyll that characterises the Périgord. The region is divided into four different areas: Périgord Noir, Périgord Vert, Périgord Blanc and Périgord Pourpre, each with its own character.
The fields are a favourite sight for visitors and locals alike, especially in summer when the grain ripens and turns golden in colour.
"For me, photography feels like really capturing the moment - like a kind of alchemy where time is physically captured."
Silva Wischeropp was born in the Hanseatic city of Wismar in the former GDR. Today she lives and works in Berlin. As a passionate travel..
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