June 2008


Boulevard de la Madeleine

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.

Madeleine church and Fauchon’s colors

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

Madeleine church and traditional light fixture

Similar image with classic Parisian light fixture.

Madeleine church detail

Great building to play with wide angle.

Madeleine church reflection

Church reflected in store window.    

Self portrait

One more reflection for self portrait.                                                                                        

Pont des Arts with dark sky

Sunday afternoon around 7:00 pm.

Notre Dame at sunset

Wednesday around 9:15 pm.

Dome du Grand Palais

Grand Palais

Dome at Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette.

Dome du Printemps

Dome in Brasserie Flo in Printemps.

Domes at Bibliotheque Richelieu

Bibliotheque Richelieu.

Glass Dome at CDG 2F

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

Colonnes de Daniel Buren au Palais Royal

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.

Detail at Palais Royal

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

Fountain Place de la Concorde

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

Street with view of Sacre Coeur

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

Sunset on Seine

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.

Tour Eiffel

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

Stairs in Montmartre

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

Montmartre

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.

Montmartre

Perfect car to park in front of a Pizzeria.

Montmartre

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

Montmartre

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

Montmartre

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

Engaged in Paris

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

Engaged in Paris

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

Old car on left bank

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

Old car in Saint Germain

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

Red door on rue Christine

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.