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June 2009
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A Much Needed Post
Too much Time has come between Yes, it has been about a week and a half until an update. I can assure you, the wait is well worth it. The main reason the wait was so long is because our last week in Angers was jam packed with activities, exams, tasks, and of course, saying our proper farewells. So the last time I updated was on the 17th of June on a Wednesday. For sake of time saving, the rest of...
So Behind
I really find it difficult around this time in the summer semester to update everyday, for that, I appologize to everyone who checks this daily. Things are getting hectic and busier by the hour. Finals are approaching. If I can remember correctly, the last day I updated was on Saturday. That leaves me to pick up on Sunday.
Sunday- Like I said, Sarah and I planned on taking a lot of photos that...
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Day Twenty Eight: Oh yea..the HD
Marleigh’s video footage at the in the bell tower at the top of the tallest cathedral in Angers. Sarah and I are in this video along with some other photographers. Really nice quality video. Thanks Marleigh!
Thursday/Friday/Saturday - Angers
Thursday - Sarah’s 21st birthday.
Most of the day was business as usual. French class in the morning, which is a lot better now. After class. We went to Daniel’s and I bought Sarah a nice refreshing pint. I ate acalzone again. So good and very large serving size.
After we went to our first critique for photography. Everyone’s critique went well. My professor liked my worked and...
WatchPlease watch this video This just proves how lousy the news is. Seriously.
I believe the best way to get accurate news is through the internet. Try to pick up the habit of reading news on the internet everyone. It is much more accurate, to the point, and above all, much more intelligent.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Angers
Starting out-Monday was one of the most hectic days here in Angers. Hence, I have not had time to update. It has pushed me back a while, so I apologize to those who read this regularly.
First, Monday started at 9, with the usual French comprehension class. It turns out enough people are unhappy at the unbalanced skill level in the class so I spoke up and informed the director of this program. He...
Mt. Saint-Michel, Saint - Malo and Back
Picking up from Friday, May 5th (The D-Day excursion), we headed to Mt. Saint-Michel on Saturday in the morning. Mt. Saint-Michel is a town with a massive cathedral built on top of it. The best part is that it rests on its own island. It is one of the highest points, I assume, in France. To be at the very top of it was yet another breath taking experience. A quick, extremely brief history about...
Normandy
Today started at 6:45 a.m, where we met outside our residence to get on the bus and head to Normandy. Our first stop was Omaha Beach at around 11. There was a lot of activity with tourists, veterans, and school groups. Sarah, Marleigh, and I walked down to the shore of Omaha Beach. It was breathtaking. There definitely was some strange feeling we could all sense while on the beach looking up at...
Combining the past two days in Angers
Things in Angers are getting busier and busier by the hour.
Wednesday - 6.03.09 French Oral class was yesterday. I am concidering moving down to the other class. Not that the professor is bad, it is just way to hard to learn the French having only one semester behind me and being in the same class with people who have had 4 years of experience. It is stressful and difficult to keep up. The...
From Paris to Angers
I am exhausted. Will write tomorrow as soon as I get a chance.
EDIT: Today, Monday, was Sarah and I’s last day in Paris but we will soon be returning for another three nights because our study abroad program is visiting to wrap up our summer semester. Our day started earlier yet again, I think I am going to have to get used to waking up early.
We checked out of our hotel at 8 am. It was...
Wrapping up Paris
Today was yet another busy day. First of all thank you for the comments, and those who are checking in daily. It is good to hear from everybody.
Our day started by hoping on the Metro and traveling to Jim Morrison’s grave. It was surprinsingly small and ungaudy. There were many others there looking as well, snapping photos and what not. Someone left a beer can on his grave…I...
May 2009
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Everything Paris
Sarah and I saw so many things today and are exhausted. Currently: drinking wine and watching a movie to relax.
It started off walking to Les Champs-Elysees. It was beautiful and populated with people. There were people laying on the grass, kids playing sports, and tourists doing tourist things. A lovely combination. Afterwards, we went to the Musee de l’Orangerie. Here, we saw...
Les Champs-Elysees - Joe Dassin
From Angers to Paris
Yesterday (Thursday) classes went as usual, and in photography, we are preparing our photographs for the first of three exhibits in Angers. All of the exhibits will include 1 to 2 photos from each photographer in the group. The exhibit will be displaying each person’s photograph of choice, there is no set theme. It should be good exposure.
After class, I did not take too many photos, but of...
Everything in its Right Place - fitting for the...
May 27, 2009
Today started early, woke up at 8 and headed to French class shortly after. French is insanely difficult. I really wish, for the sake of reassurance, the professor would speak some English even if it is just to let us know we are on the right track. I understand the principal, but damn, at one point it got very difficult for the whole class, and all we could do was guess what the words might mean....
Angers, France - 25.05.09
Today consisted of a lot of photo editing and photographing. There was no way I would be stuck inside all day in such a beautiful place like Angers. Half the day was spent editing and the other half exploring the nearby areas and the university area. The light was a little harsh at some points, but towards around 9:00, the light became soft and cast very nice shadows. In Angers, the sun sets at...
Classes Start in Angers
The first day of classes started today - Documentary photography and French II. French was a little rough as we were asked to write 25 sentences about ourselves in French in order to be able to take the class. Luckily I think everyone managed. Our photogrpahy professor is also in that class too with us. It was very tricky even after that too. We were asked to solve a crime scene involing a...
Quiet in Angers
The streets in Angers were quiet today. Walking through the centre-ville with Sarah and Marleigh, a few shops were open here and there, but for the most part, it seemed like a ghost town. I think it was a holiday of some sort, but not quite sure.
Tomorrow I start my French class as well as my photography class. Each class 3 hours long, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It will be a busy next six...
Penvins/Brittany - France
Today, I woke up at 6:30 a.m in Angers, France and shortly after, left on a day trip to Penvins/Brittany on the West coast of France. I did not get home until 11:15 p.m. and I am completely exhausted. Penvins is a beautiful place. The people are pleasant and nice. The environment is quaint. It is simple. How it should be.
Skipped some rocks and explored the coast line, picking up shells, mussels,...
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Angers, France
Hello/Bonjour
I am new to tumblr, recommended by a friend. Help me get started! I am a photographer from Austin, Texas.
I am in France studying photography, and French currently, but will return to the statesin July.
personal website: www.devoephoto.com
Drop a line, add me, whatever it is you can do on tumblr. Like I said, I am unfamiliar to most of the things on this site. It seems very...