John Sheldon's photos

World War 2 Tank preserved at the Musee de la Bataille de Normandie in Bayeux.

This statue recalling the 2nd world War, and in particular the battle for the liberation of Normandy, is at the centre of a road junction in Bayeux. Bayeux was the first major town to be liberated in June 1944.

Caen, Normandy - in a small shopping complex. However, this does not seem to be vandalism - Bud is a Skateshop, and this painting is on the side of the premises.

The Grand Guerrier statue by Antoine Bourdelle in the grounds of William the Conqueror's Castle (Château Guillaume Le Conquérant) at Caen, Normandy, France. Black and white conversion and lighting effect achieved using Serif PhotoPlus X4 software. Raw file converted to a 16 bit tif for processing.

Outside Le Musée des Beaux Arts, Caen, Normandy, France.

I think this remarkable footware dates from the 18th century. Perhaps they were just a decorative novelty rather than intended to be worn? Brilliance in working in wood seems to have been a feature of 18th century Normandy. I am pleased with the Pentax performance at 1600 ISO here.

View from the upper floor at Le Museé de Normandie in Caen, France. Ancient buildings of the old town rise up behind some more modern apartment blocks.

Virgin and Child figures in the Lady Chapel at Bayeux Cathedral. The naive central placing of the statue in the frame seems to suit the idea of 'sitting in majesty'.

Medieval ceiling paintings at Bayeux Cathedral. The early cathedral Bishops are represented.