Friday, January 7, 2011

Reflections on the Seine




Walking along Quai de Bourbon with an eye on the Seine, the clear sapphire sky made a nice contrast to the moss on Pont Marie. The water and lights provided a green-tinged reflection in the cold, dark river.

For more reflections look here at James' Newtown Area Photo.

36 comments:

Malyss said...

The romantic side of Paris!

Virginia said...

Gorgeous. We are seeing reflections on the streets and buildings this morning! Rainy and chilly. Off to Montmartre to see Shauna. Miss you.
V

Andy said...

Beautiful bridge. The lighting adds to the attractiveness of your photo.

Unknown said...

Great night shot, awesome colours.

Randy said...

What a wonderful photo. The colors are very awesome indeed. Have a wonderful weekend Genie.

Cezar and Léia said...

Ahhh this picture is a perfect postcard, it's so romantic and sweet!The bridge is amazing!
I can see Cezar and I there, we are walking around!What a dream!We need to come back! :)
Thanks for so beautiful picture and also for this lovely inspiration!
have a great weekend
Léia

Sylvia K said...

Fantastic, Genie! Gorgeous colors and love the watery reflections! Brought back such lovely memories!! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sylvia

James said...

Beautiful shot! I love the way the bridge is lit up and the dark blue sky is wonderful!

Louis la Vache said...

Genie - link this on Sunday to «Louis'» "Sunday Bridges" meme!

Karen said...

Lovely and so romantic.

Rune Eide said...

"The atmosphere along the Seine" - the photo is full of it.

Anonymous said...

I love that sky color and the contrast between it and the bridge lighting :-)

Leovi said...

Beautiful reflections in the river and a perfect night light in a magnificent frame.

Fabien said...

Toujours le même art de faire vivre Paris sous nos yeux.
Merci, et bonne année

Vær våken said...

So beautiful! I would like to be there this weekend! Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

Kristin

EG CameraGirl said...

OH MY! This is exquisite! A WOW!

Jack said...

That is so beautiful, Genie. Nice composition, lighting and sharpness. Good shot.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Genie,
You are making me sigh --- x

Serendipity said...

That sky really is a gorgeous colour!

NatureFootstep said...

great evening shot of the bridges of Paris. The only thing I really liked in that sity.

Alexa said...

Sooo lovely. The light, the bleu Francais of the sky, the swirling water—great big sigh.

Maude Lynn said...

What gorgeous light!

Ebie said...

Genie, the flicker and lights create a very romantic sight of reflections!

How lovely to do an evening stroll.

Jeannette StG said...

Recognized the Seine! At night it looks more romantic than during the day:)

genie said...

Hi, Genie....it’s the other Genie back on her computer after a brief respite. This shot is SOOOOO romantic. I can just see a couple standing there arm in arm. The way you set up the shot and captured the moment is so nice. Happy New Year.....Genie

Cildemer said...

Simply gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing, Genie;o)

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Have a beautiful weekend****

Anonymous said...

Jolly good shot!

All the best, Boonie

Harriet said...

You have captured the magical blue sky color that I fell in love with one night while in Arles. Great photo.

Shirley said...

Oh, I love this photo! It looks like something you'd see in a travel book! Stunning!

Starman said...

Love night shots along the river.

Halcyon said...
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Halcyon said...

Really beautiful! I love night shots, especially in Paris.

Louis la Vache said...

Great, Genie!
Thank you for linking this to Sunday Bridges.

Which bridge in Paris is this? «Louis» isn't placing it...

Rob said...

This is a grand view!

TheChieftess said...

Wow! Very nice!!! Love the contrasting colors...the lights...the composition!!!

João de Sousa said...

I love poetry: i see in it!

Absolutely


João