Below the chateau of Lavardens, half way through a long day of bringing in the wheat, the farmers gather to eat a well-earned lunch in the shade of the trees.

Old shepherds never die, they just get a stairlift.

Captive wood pigeons are set in the canopy of the trees to draw in the migrating palombes. This clever chap has trained his pigeons to also entertain them.

This little chappie is helping prepare Gascon cuisine. Bon appétit.

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

Some wines are just too good to spit out.

Thankfully the dog's eyes are not as good as their noses.

And on the right we have the Abbey of Saint Sever de Rustan.

The name of the well-known jacket worn by many a Frenchman while at work. A 'bleu' can also be a bruise or blood blister under the finger nail. So now you know! Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.

Sick as a dog.