Bibi -- I wouldn't be eating any wild mushrooms either!
Sooz -- I first saw this pair of flats in Nogent sur Marne and loved their neutral color.
Shell -- Merci! It was a quick, spur of the moment "please cross your ankles" shot. She crossed her wrists and voila.
Dianne -- Tu as à moitié raison. I did not buy a pair as the beautiful Repetto store was closed when we took photos through the window.
Rob -- Certainly in the area of pointe shoes they do. The flats and other street shoes are instantly recognized. I did not know that they made men's shoes.
This is enchanting. Interesting hands and legs are crossed identically. Somehow tho she doesn't seem totally relaxed, there's a tension to the feet. Love the image.
Randy -- Thank you, and it does look better in b/w.
Brittany -- She is an elegant woman and speaks so beautifully. Merci!
Jilly -- Thank you for your comments. You are absolutely correct. She was worried that I would photograph her face and thought that her young French daughter would be a better subject. I love the hands particularly. Coming from you, the portrait expert, I am "chuffed" (a new word I learned from bloggers down under)at your comments. Merci, Genie
JM -- How kind for you to put me in the same room as Degas. I was very fortunate and this shot just came together. I did not want a ballerina, just a timeless look. Many thanks.
Harriet -- Thank you kindly. I sent her a link but I don't think that she has seen it yet. Her daughter who is a young ballerina would probably like it too.
Nice one. Like this very much. Anyone we know? :)
ReplyDeleteBTW the mushroom on my blog is probably not edible, and I will not try....
Very much like these. I have always had a thing for Ballet slippers, Mary janes and Ballet flats. It just seems to bring out the girl in me. x
ReplyDeleteI love this, Genie! The rumpled cotton, crossed wrists and ankles are a perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteJe pense que elle est francaise!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and comfortable these repettos! Did you buy a pair Genie?
~Dianne~
Helping people put their best foot forward?
ReplyDeleteJe pense que oui.
A dancer in repose? Tells its own story, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteBibi -- I wouldn't be eating any wild mushrooms either!
ReplyDeleteSooz -- I first saw this pair of flats in Nogent sur Marne and loved their neutral color.
Shell -- Merci! It was a quick, spur of the moment "please cross your ankles" shot. She crossed her wrists and voila.
Dianne -- Tu as à moitié raison. I did not buy a pair as the beautiful Repetto store was closed when we took photos through the window.
Rob -- Certainly in the area of pointe shoes they do. The flats and other street shoes are instantly recognized. I did not know that they made men's shoes.
Hi,
ReplyDeletethank you for your lovely comment. I really appreciate your kindness.
Repetto makes great shoes. I love it... and they are so comfortable.
xoxo
Lovely blog and your new follower!
I believe I recognize those shoes -- fantastic photo! I really wish I had bought a pair while we were there. (Is this another reason to return??)
ReplyDeleteProvence -- Merci! and thanks to your blog, I have put "Un Coeur en Hiver" on my must see film list. Thanks for "following."
ReplyDeleteM -- Yes you do recognize them. I think that we are gathering evidence to be used in the "case for returning to Paris....soon."
I like everything about this photo—and I want those shoes! (Not that one needs an excuse to go to Paris, but still . . )
ReplyDeleteMy WV is plier!
Alexa -- She bought them several years ago, but the style is ageless. Paris? Alons-y!
ReplyDeleteWV=plier? too funny! How did it know??
Wait, I thought 'Repetto' was the cobbler who made Pinocchio. :-P
ReplyDeleteLove! Very cool, Genie, I love ballet-style anything! XX!
ReplyDeleteEven the pose reminds me of ballet. Maybe a new restful version. :P Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI really love the photo. Great pose.
ReplyDeletePaul -- You are close, but no Chupa Chups for you.
ReplyDeleteShari -- The Repetto ballet flats are sold in a rainbow of colors. I think that these only come in a neutral flesh.
James -- This is not a ballerina but the casual non-pose really is a reflection of this artful woman.
Loree -- I will pass on your kind comments to my subject. Merci!
Lovely photo. It has an old world feeling about it.
ReplyDeleteI love this image! What an elegant subject you've photographed. And those shoes are really cool :D
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this yesterday??? I love this photo and I know who your prettty model is! :)
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This is enchanting. Interesting hands and legs are crossed identically. Somehow tho she doesn't seem totally relaxed, there's a tension to the feet. Love the image.
ReplyDeleteRandy -- Thank you, and it does look better in b/w.
ReplyDeleteBrittany -- She is an elegant woman and speaks so beautifully. Merci!
Jilly -- Thank you for your comments. You are absolutely correct. She was worried that I would photograph her face and thought that her young French daughter would be a better subject. I love the hands particularly. Coming from you, the portrait expert, I am "chuffed" (a new word I learned from bloggers down under)at your comments. Merci,
Genie
Even not wearing a tutu, Degas paintings came immediatly to my mind . Absolutely lovely!
ReplyDeleteJM -- How kind for you to put me in the same room as Degas. I was very fortunate and this shot just came together. I did not want a ballerina, just a timeless look. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on your photos and must say that this one is beautiful. I hope the person posing will have this one framed.
ReplyDeleteHarriet -- Thank you kindly. I sent her a link but I don't think that she has seen it yet. Her daughter who is a young ballerina would probably like it too.
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