Apples baked on a bed of wafer-thin pastry, generously sprinkled with armagnac. All agree that it is delicious, but is it called a Tourtiere Landaise, or a Croustade Gasconne?

The shepherds of Bordeaux have taken something out of the winegrowers book and automated their shearing. A grape plucking machine has been adapted to shear sheep.

We all have ‘Apps’ on our mobile phone, but ‘App’ is also a short, informal way of saying ‘appétit’. 

Duck Vader. Watch what you're doing with that light sabre!

Pétanque, one of life's simple pleasures.

Baby is kept safe behind the 12 volt electric guard.
What works for the animals, works for the baby.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

No gavage. The old lady wants to feed her ducks their daily ration of maize, but they have other ideas.

The sleeping fisherman. A few too many beers at lunchtime perhaps, but this heron is making the most of it. Available as an A4 or A3 print

The electric lines reminded me of sheet music as I listened to the jazz festival in the valley. The birds creating notes of an ever-changing melody.

Confit de canard, another take on a great dish from this region. 

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Available as greeting card as well as on large-format canvas.