Photographing the Seasons

Louise Sayers

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I am a photographer living in the Cévennes, a remote and rugged region of Southern France. It is a place of sweet chestnut and ancient beech forests, gorges of limestone, granite outcrops and waterfalls, valleys of perfumed heather and olive trees. My photographs are inspired by these dramatic landscapes and infused with nature’s rich colour palette.

I like to reveal moments of quiet drama - speckles of sunlight on a single flower, or perhaps the parting of clouds after a rain storm. Seeing these shifts of light and deepening shadows, hearing a rustle of leaves in the wind, instils a feeling of connection and well-being. This is what I hope to convey in my photographs.

Stories of the Cévennes

Inspired by the changing seasons I decided to write some stories of life in the Cévennes, so I wrote a monthly journal for a year. And still I find I have more to say. So here they are and more besides…

My lunch spot - always a treat to eat outside in November ✨Happy new week ✨ . #quietmoments #countryliving #alfrescodining #slowseasonalliving
Most evenings you will find George and I in the garden, mooching about and watching the sun go down. I think it’s her favourite time too💫 . #quietmoments #natureandnourish #autumnlight #slowseasonalliving #autumnsunset
Nothing more invigorating than a day on the beach watching the Atlantic waves roll in💙 #winterwaves #oceanphotography #waves #keepitwild #seascape
Once upon time there was a girl who went exploring and found a fairytale village of old red sandstone, turrets and little archways. She decided to go for a walk into the forest. As she struggled up the steep hill, all of a sudden she heard bells and
A few of my favourite things- seasonal berries, arched doors, old stones and a pop of amethyst💜 . #countryliving #autumnlight #lovewhereyoulive #frenchcountry #slowsimpleseasonal #hollyberries #frenchdoors #natureandnourish
We have an old mulberry tree at the back of the house. I like to photograph it throughout the year but it’s looks particularly spectacular right now with its haze of golden leaves✨ I don’t know how old it is but at one time mulberry tree
Keeping hold of Autumn🍂 . #autumnlight #natureandnourish #countryliving #slowandsimpledays #soulful_moments #slowsimpleseasonal #autumnlookslikethis
It’s been such a warm and sunny few days after the mad rains of last week. With the darkness dropping earlier, I try to be out in the garden to catch the last of the days light and watch the bronzed and copper leaves glow as the sun sets and t
Pretty in pink 🌸 . #chrysanthemum #slowsimpleseasonal #flowersandmacro #octoberflowers #floralflourish #realflowersoftheseason #fortheloveofflowers #thefloralseasons
The wild leafy views from the garden🍂 I love autumn leafiness, so many textures and colours. When it is raining the ochres glow in the greyness, when the sun is shining they glimmer and dance in the light ✨✨✨ . #autumn #autumnlight#autumnleaves #na

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