29 September 2012

Pumpkins in the autumn sunshine.

We have nice sunny days again where I live in france. After being indoors for three days because of rain, we decided to take a pic-nic & drive around taking roads we don't usually use. I'm so glad, as look what I found.
These were growing in a potager near to the roadside and I couldn't resist taking these photos.


Pumpkins.
Known as potiron in French.

 



Just think what wonderful lanterns these would make.
My grandchildren in Denmark want me to send these to them.






All shapes, colours and sizes.









This one was growing on a plant  twisted all around a wire fence.


I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon.



.This one I found at my daughters.
Lovely autumn colours, tempting me to get my paints out !
 

Hope you liked sharing my autumn sunny afternoon 'a la campagne'. 

Enjoy your weekend

A bientot.

Barbara Lilian.

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7 comments:

  1. You are lucky..they re gorgeous..I saw some also and was not brave enough to take photos..I agree an inspiration to take out paints..do!!

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  2. Fun!
    I wonder if they taste different than pumpkins over here...?

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  3. Hello Barbara, Those pumpkins are huge! Your grandchildren would certainly love turning them into lanterns, what fun they would have.
    Come to think of it, so would I. Enjoy your Sunday. Best Wishes Daphne

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  4. Barbara, these are stunningly colorful & gorgeous!! You paint beautifully with your camera.

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  5. Lovely post. That is a massive pumpkin! Oh how beautiful it must be in France. ;)

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  6. Hello there!

    Greetings from Ireland (at last)
    sorry I have not visited for a while Barbara -Lilian
    but I have been so busy that I seem to be constantly chasing my tail!

    I love the pumpkin photos
    and I am sure your grandchildren will too.

    Have a great weekend.

    x Fiona

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  7. He he..imagine a pumpkin stamped "fragile, ; handle with care"..
    Ronelle

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