Poppies in Provence -- Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery is a photograph by Matt Tilghman which was uploaded on August 27th, 2018.
Poppies in Provence -- Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery
I recently went to Provence, France, for the first time. The landscapes there are beautiful in a subdued but nevertheless profound way, more so than... more
Title
Poppies in Provence -- Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery
Artist
Matt Tilghman
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Photograph
Description
I recently went to Provence, France, for the first time. The landscapes there are beautiful in a subdued but nevertheless profound way, more so than I expected. But unlike most of the landscapes I choose to visit, the vast majority of vistas prominently show the fingerprints of Man. It is to be expected, in such an ancient and continually-inhabited region. Usually, I will try to compose my images to show only nature. But in Provence, I did not feel compelled to do so. Unlike most places I've been, the signs of humanity -- houses, churches, gardens, even roads -- seem to be in unique harmony with the landscape. Nowhere was that feeling more salient than here, in Saint Paul de Mausole Monastery, near St. Remy. The monastery is quiet and tranquil, with small, carefully-tended beautiful gardens. In this photo, you can see the red poppies (a bit past peak), and lavender (quite a bit before peak). It is in this Monastery that Vincent Van Gogh was a self-admitted patient, painting the gardens during his stay.
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August 27th, 2018
