Along A Hammeau Lane

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A rustic country laneway winds through a hammeau, and the path is lined by irises growing wild.  A cherry tree, the blossoms already gone is in the background.  This is Van Gogh country at its finest in the spring.

Agricultural Implement in a Cherry Orchard

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A bucolic scene.  An agricultural implement of some sort lies discarded at the edge of a cherry orchard.  Irises grow wild by the edge.

Breakfast Nook Overlooking The Provencal Fields

With a coffee pot full of Van Gogh irises, and a glorious view of the farm fields separated by a stone fence, one can enjoy a simple breakfast and a restful, beautiful bucolic view of the fields.  Now that is a vacation.

Irises of Arles

Vincent Van Gogh painted in Arles and in St. Remy-de-Provence.  One of his most famous paintings is of the irises.  This iris was photographed near St. Remy-de-Provence, which is the birthplace of Nostradamus.

Irises Growing on a Stone Wall

Irises grow wild against an ancient stone wall while nearby a cherry tree shades the grass. Beautiful.

Almonds and Irises

Almonds ripen in the Provencale sun while irises grow along the line of almond trees.

The Ubiquitous Iris

Irises everywhere, even in Van Gogh paintings.

Farm Implement

A farm implement sits in the cherry orchard while wild iris grow beside it.

Irises and Old Vines

Irises growing wild poke their violet and purple flowers among ancient grape vines.

Irises and Orchards

Irises grow wild in a cherry orchard. The scene is remniscent of a Van Gogh painting called "Irises" which was painted in Arles.