Sunday, January 16, 2011

Chaises - Église Saint-Eustache


Only three hours of sunshine during a December week... Where would you go for photos as the sun makes its appearance?

I was looking for shadows and think that the empty chairs at St-Eustache made a proper subject. Another photo here.

Bon dimanche
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23 comments:

  1. MalyssJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I find it a great idea to look for the sun inside of a church!This picture is simple but very strong and tells a lot! I like it very much!

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  2. CynthiaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love this picture, the light is really beautiful!

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  3. VirginiaJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oui, I chased the sun and shadows the few days we had as well. I love this one a lot Genie. Well done my friend.
    V

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  4. PatJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Good one, Genie!

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  5. AlexaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Yes—you chose very well, mon amie. Paris is a tough town in winter for anyone who suffers from SAD. (But, then, if you can hang in until summer, you're rewarded with light until late at night!)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Brilliant composition, Genie! Beautiful light.

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  7. Margaret Gosden January 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    A beautiful shot and an unusual subject - the chairs all joined, nothing to kneel upon, raising questions
    as to where it is, and how it works!

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  8. StarmanJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I think l'Église Saint-Eustache is one of my top five churches in Paris.

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  9. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    This kind of simplicity is so warm! I love it.
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  10. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Malyss -- On Sundays I want to show more of the church, but the light on these empty chairs was too compelling... merci

    Cynthia -- Merci, mon amie

    Virginia -- Thanks, I was chasing more rain and snow but was relieved to get some sun/shadows.

    Bibi -- Merci!

    Alexa -- Summer in Paris can really wear you out if you are up for all the daylight hours, but great for the photographer!

    JM -- Merci, you are a master of lightbeams

    Margaret -- I think that this is the arrangement in many of the large churches of Paris with the rows closest to the altar having the kneeling benches.

    Starman -- So glad that you like it... I hope that I do not have to answer the "favorite" question because it will center on where I was able to capture the best photos

    Cezar -- Merci, mon ami... I enjoy your Sunday visits. God bless you and Léia as well.

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  11. o2January 16, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    This is a wonderful photo. And I just realized that I've never been inside Saint-Eustache ! Can you believe it? Something must be done !

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    o2 -- You are right "there" and I know that you will quickly get to St-E... Can't wait to see the photos!

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  13. Miss SadieJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    An amazing blend of light and line — multiple lines, actually. Very well done.

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  14. AbbyJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I think I'll take sunshine pictures indoors... so cold over here! Lovely photo.

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  15. RandyJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I love the light on these chairs. Peaceful looking shot.

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  16. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Miss Sadie -- Many thanks, my dear.

    Abby -- Merci... Even to find a little spot in the sun makes one feel warmer

    Randy -- Thanks, and it was so very quiet that day... I think that everyone was outdoors enjoying those 3 hours of sun - hah!

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  17. EG CameraGirlJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I'm glad you finally did see some sun! I LOVE the sun on the backs of the chairs and the shadows on the floor.

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    EG -- Merci! I wish that I could have bottled just a bit of it to spread around Paris that week, but there is never a bad time in Paris regardless of the clouds, heat, snow, cold.......

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  19. JamesJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Nice catch! I like the shadows.

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  20. PeterParisJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Three hours of sunshine ... and you went inside! Well, you did well, the photo is the proof! :-)

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  21. GunnJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Well seen and well done!:)

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  22. TheChieftessJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    another nice composition!!!

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  23. Photos by StanMay 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I love your attraction to chairs!!! The lighting/shadows are perfect.

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Merci for your comments!