Bistrot Victoires avec mes amis Bistrot Victoires avec mes amis

In our first hours in Paris, Holly and I met friends Peter, Mary, and Virginia at Bistrot Victoires. We plied our travel-weary selves with d...

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Une fontaine de larmes Une fontaine de larmes

In the warming light of a January afternoon, this young woman was alone with her thoughts.   Jardin du Palais Royal 75001 Paris

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Sempé at Hôtel de Ville Sempé at Hôtel de Ville

The Sempé retrospective exhibition runs through March 31st at Hôtel de Ville.  It is free and photos are permitted!  Mary (Mad about Paris)...

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Look to the sky Look to the sky

  Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont bon dimanche Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont 1 place Ste-Geneviève 75005, Paris

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Les toits de Passy Les toits de Passy

The roofs, the shutters, the chimneys... transformed by the magical afternoon light of winter Rue de l'Annonciation 75016 Paris 

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When pigs fly... When pigs fly...

When pigs fly, as these surely plan to do, are they circumnavigating the globe? I was not sure of the interpretation but found this window a...

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The commute The commute

When I saw him coming in my direction, I knew that I would only get one shot... He was FLYING! So, would a Parisian say this is a scooter, a...

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Photo shoot or wedding? Photo shoot or wedding?

I wish that I had spared the time to hang around and solve this mystery. What are they doing?  Is it a photographer and an artistic statemen...

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Scouts Guides de France Scouts Guides de France

As I headed out on a Sunday morning in November, I encountered a group of scouts selling Calendrier 2012 .  After a long busy day with my ca...

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Les trois chevaux Les trois chevaux

The expressions on these carousel horses remind me that it is Monday.  The two horses on the right may have a tough week ahead. What about y...

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Église Notre Dame de Lorette II Église Notre Dame de Lorette II

Rich colors adorn every corner of this large church, much like a museum. I would like to return for a concert on the Cavaille-Coll organ,   ...

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La Petite Rose La Petite Rose

Days of wine and roses?  Well, actually, it was a bottle of water and a single rose, but the lighting in the salon de thé was enchanting. La...

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Le Verger d'Aligre Le Verger d'Aligre

Le Verger d'Aligre is a little shop within the covered market of Marché d'Aligre. My camera loved the bright colors of nature found ...

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Le Pain au Naturel Le Pain au Naturel

On a Sunday morning, the lines for the most popular bread items are set on a table in front of Le Pain au Naturel.  Just ten minutes later t...

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Architecture on a building Architecture on a building

On Rue Raymond Losserand (near the intersection of Rue Pernety) I spied this interesting artwork on what would have otherwise been a blank w...

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Paris street artists Nemo and Jef Aerosol Paris street artists Nemo and Jef Aerosol

Seen here on Rue Vandrezanne, a collection of Paris' well-know graphic street artists, Nemo and Jef Aerosol.  The rouge utility pole wra...

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A glimpse... A glimpse...

If I were le chat domestique, I would sit in this window with the hardy geraniums.

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Cimetière Montparnasse Cimetière Montparnasse

A photographer can often capture a scene and not know the heartfelt story.  In this case, we can supply our own memories and a story perhaps...

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La Butte Aveyronnaise La Butte Aveyronnaise

This wine bar and restaurant has the rouge et blanc theme in the café chairs, the restaurant decor, the tablecloths, and even in les toilet...

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At any café in Paris At any café in Paris

At any café in Paris, your coffee will likely be served in a Cafés Richard cup.   What is Cafés Richard you ask?  They are a company whose f...

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Une chouette Une chouette

As I looked up and snapped this photo I wondered... A pet? A mascot? A part of the balcony decor? A sentry to scare away the pigeons?

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A city garden A city garden

When I met up with my Paris friend, Isabelle, in November, we walked to the park where she once lived.  The cloistered park cannot be seen f...

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Une grande porte Une grande porte

It is good to see the fine wood grains of an elegant door that has been well-cared for.  There are many showing signs of neglect and abuse. ...

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Place Maubert Place Maubert

Two of my usual stops on the way "home" greeting friends who know what I like and who will make new suggestions.   Place Maubert M...

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Through a glass darkly... Through a glass darkly...

Looking out the windows on the front of Eglise Notre Dame du Travail, one can just make out the small park across the cobbled street. Bon di...

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Les yeux bleus Les yeux bleus

Seen on Rue Butte aux Cailles, the eyes appear to follow you as you walk. Do you think it would be a bit disturbing to have them positioned ...

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Fèves pour la Galette des Rois Fèves pour la Galette des Rois

I am ready for Epiphany and the Galette des Rois . I do not think that I will be able to get all of my fèves into just one gallette! I have ...

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Huîtres sur le pouce Huîtres sur le pouce

At Le Baron Rouge on Rue Théophile Roussel, people were lined up to eat oysters on the street.  Monsieur was shucking quickly for the waiti...

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Les petites amies Les petites amies

Walking in Parc de Monceau in November, I encountered a group of 15 to 20 children on a park outing with their teachers.  Based on the ages ...

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La photographe -- Holly à Paris La photographe -- Holly à Paris

When in Paris, you have to go to extremes to get just the right shot... I do not think that wearing red will help with the "stealth&quo...

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Paris chic - les vêtements de Galeries Lafayette Paris chic - les vêtements de Galeries Lafayette

While photographing the Galeries Lafayette Christmas tree, I took a little shot in my favorite, almost-affordable, department.  Oh la la! Ga...

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