Lavender Fields of Valensole
18 worksFirst upload: Oct 2016Peak: 2021Last 12 months: 2
📝 Description
These images depict the lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France. Photographers are drawn to the subject for its strong geometric lines and rhythmic patterns created by the planted rows. The scenes vary in lighting conditions, capturing both the warm hues of sunset and the cooler tones of overcast days. Some compositions include solitary trees or stone buildings as focal points against the horizon. The group is united by the recurring visual motif of purple agricultural rows stretching toward a distant landscape.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
Shooting takes place outdoors, primarily in the lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau (Provence, France). Frames capture rows of plants on hilly terrain with accents of solitary trees or buildings.
🧭 How to get there
The Valensole Plateau is open rural land accessible by car. Roads to the fields are usually unpaved but passable for passenger cars; parking is possible along roads or on field shoulders.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 20:00 and 23:00 (33% of frames)
Based on 15 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Shooting most often occurs in the evening (8–10 PM) and early morning hours (12–2 AM). This time provides soft sunset or sunrise light, which highlights the depth of lavender color and creates long shadows.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: July, June, March
Based on 15 frames with camera data
The main flowering season is July (11 out of 18 frames), with late June also suitable. In these months, lavender reaches peak coloration, matching shooting statistics.
🎒 Gear
Use zoom lenses with a range of 24–70 mm or 70–200 mm for compositional flexibility. Aperture f/7.1–f/11 provides the necessary depth of field for landscapes, and a tripod is useful for twilight shooting.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 3Nikon D800 2Nikon D810 2Canon EOS 90D 2Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 3Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM 2Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM 2AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR 1Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM 1
🧳 What to bring
Closed-toe shoes for unpaved roads, comfortable seasonal clothing (it can be cool in the evening), water and snacks, spare batteries, rain cover or dust cover for the camera.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/125 (1/1000 – 1/6)Aperture f/7.1 (f/3.5 – f/11)ISO 200 (100 – 1600)Focal length 70 mm (16 – 102)
Based on 15 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is aperture: use f/7.1–f/11 for maximum depth of field in lavender rows. Shutter speed is usually short (median 1/125 s), keep ISO low (100–400) in daylight.
⚠️ Good to know
Lavender is a crop, so do not enter the rows or break plants. Stay on shoulders or established paths to avoid damaging crops.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Look for solitary trees or farm buildings to create scale and composition
- Shoot at twilight (12–2 AM) for soft light and long shadows
- Use a telephoto lens to compress the perspective of lavender rows
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, 1/320, f/7.1, ISO 400, 70 mm
- 🔇 73% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 83% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 1 works reached the finals. Best contest: 35AWARDS 2016 2017
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Безмолитвенный Александр 2Малика Маткарим 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 8🇨🇭 CH 2🇪🇸 ES 2🇦🇺 AU 1🇨🇾 CY 1
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