Photography trip to France — every frame a gift

I came to France specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Palace of Versailles at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Paris's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects.

wine regions gave me some of my favourite images of the year. The only practical note: expensive restaurants in tourist areas — plan around it. Otherwise this is a photographer's dream. I've rarely come home with so much usable material from a single trip.