A Photographer in Paris

Lane and Pat celebrated their 25th anniversary in Paris. He planned it all at the American church, hired a photographer, discussed flowers and all details.

Here they are happily walking by the Seine.  Pat had an idea that something special was going to happen but she was not sure what. At any rate, she was thrilled.

A short break at Tuileries gardens. I am noticing that some leaves are already falling. There has been a lot of wind in Paris this year and rain yes, but not that much.

Still crazy after all those years.  I love that spot in the Tuileries. I think Lane and Pat liked my idea! It was fun to spend time with a happily married couple who enjoy each other’s company a lot. We have an appointment to meet for their 50th!

It is 10:00 pm on July 11, a beautiful night to go to Eiffel tower to see it illuminated in blue. It starts “sparkling” when I am near the merry-go-round.

At 10:30 there is still plenty of color in the sky.

At 11:00 it sparkes again but sky is dark by now. Fireworks are scheduled at 10:45 on July 14 for Bastille day.

When two pretty California girls walk around a Parisian market they are bound to get some attention!

When photographing, it is a good idea to sometimes including a sign. It gives image a real sense of place and …it helps your memory.

Fauchon and its new colors definitely adds interest to an otherwise grey building.

Similar image with classic Parisian light fixture.

Great building to play with wide angle.

Church reflected in store window.    

One more reflection for self portrait.                                                                                        

Sunday afternoon around 7:00 pm.

Wednesday around 9:15 pm.

Grand Palais

Galeries Lafayette.

Dome in Brasserie Flo in Printemps.

Bibliotheque Richelieu.

The glass dome/structure I probably see the most is the one at Terminal 2F CDG.

I always like walking around the Daniel Buren sculptures at Palais Royal. They provide a good photo opportunity as well as a great playground for kids on rollerblades etc. (not to be seen at this early hour). A surprise was this Paris sign in white chalk. It is now gone.

Also at Palais Royal, umbrellas at this restaurant are in touch with the Daniel Buren style.

Fountains at Place de la Concorde, different each time depending on time of day and water flow.

Street leading to Sacre Coeur, the way Utrillo painted it.

I took this photo on the free museum night. Streets away from museums  were somewhat empty and quiet and it was very pleasant to walk around enjoying the beautiful late light.

A different view of Eiffel Tower taken from merry-go-round near by.

Stairs in Montmartre. Not the “famous” one but interesting with shops on street below.

You have to arrive early to photograph the longest steps “sans personne”. I like the artist who decorated the steps. His creations can be seen all over town and this is the second one I see in Montmartre.

Perfect car to park in front of a Pizzeria.

These pink bicycles decorated Paris for a short while. Here they are at Metro Abbesses.

Last quiet moment before a busy week end. Parisian chairs are one of my favorite subjects.

Vegetarian anyone ? Paris can use added colors on a grey day.

Eric proposed on Pont des Arts. See brand new ring on Sandra’s finger. Here they are inside pyramide du Louvre.

At their hotel. I like all the Parisian details: cobble stones, sand stone building, typical window and geraniums.

Walking on left bank, we came upon a group of old cars getting ready for a movie or TV shoot.

Old car and new ring. Box of Chocolat Menier on rooftop.

Could not resist a Paris red door.

Best wishes to Eric and Sandra. I loved their choice of clothes, neutral colors to accompany a typical grey sky.