Have a great Christmas !

Photo Assignment: Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez Photo assignment by Kristel Schneider   Today, I signed a contract with La Maison du Tourisme du Parc Naturel Régional for a photo assignment. The Auvergne has two regional natural parks (PNR):  The Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park  and The Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. In the course of conducting workshops, I have observed that – of those two – PNR…

Montier en Der Photo Festival 2012

Montier en Der Photo Festival 2012 by Kristel Schneider Between November 15th and 18th Montier-en-Der (and some surrounding villages)  was  full of life again. In the village the festival spread over many different locations, from the City Hall to the local schools and other halls. You also could enjoy some great outdoor exhibitions for free. It was my 2nd visit to Montier and again…

Image of the week at NatureScapes

I just found out that my image: Autumn wind -Auvergne Toscany,  has been  selected as ‘Image Of the Week’ at Naturescapes.Net (a photography forum) in the category, Travel and Culture. Autumn wind -Auvergne Toscany Late afternoon – early evening, sun going down, wind blowing in the valley. Castle of Montmorin near Billom | Auvergne | France Some feedback : – Very nice and serene….

The Path of the Giants

The Path of the Giants by Kristel Schneider THE PATH OF THE GIANTS Le Chemin des Sorcières |  l’Allée des Géants The Path of the Giants or as the locals call it, the Witch Patch is a mysterious place in the  ‘Bois Noirs’ the forest  up in the Montagne Bourbonnaise, Auvergne, France. The oak trees lining the path are more than 400 years old…