Boats in Tulane, France: Toulon Le Mourillon is a small seaside neighborhood to the east of Toulon, near the entrance of the harbour. It was once a fishing village, and then became the home of many of the officers of the French fleet. Mourillon has a small fishing port, next to a 16th-century fort, Fort Saint Louis, which was reconstructed by Vauban.

“The colors attracted me,” explained Marie-Claire. “I made them look abstract. I captured shadows of the boats in the water. I made them blend into the sea.”

In the 1970s the city of Toulon built a series of sheltered sandy beaches in Mourillon,has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by abundant and strong sunshine, dry summers, and rain which is rare but sometimes torrential; and by hot summers and mild winters. Because of its proximity to the sea, the temperature is relatively moderate.

Reflection on Water


In this stunning photograph, Marie- Claire captures the reflections on the water. The ripples of the ropes reflect off the water.

Chords and Tires


Marie-Claire captured the abstract shape of the cords and tires in this photograph.

The Deepest Blue


Marie-Claire liked this photograph because you could see the entire boat in the reflection in the water.