Last June (2010) we crossed from Ile Saint Louis to the back side of Notre Dame on Ile de la Cité and saw this "piano-man" singing for coins and pounding the piano keys on Pont Saint-Louis. I snapped this photo not knowing that he was a regular around Paris. I have just discovered his photo in Bill Gillham's book "Parisians' Paris." If I see him on this trip I will get his autograph in the book!
He looks very artistic!
ReplyDeleteActually, I missed your last post Genie (which is a shame I hate missing your posts). How exciting that your off to Paris! I loved the image! The colour of it is just gorgeous! Have fun! Bon voyage!
He was in the exact same spot on Saturday last when I crossed from one ile to the next. It is amaing how many people are unaware that ND is on an island. I guess they just drift along on the sea of people. *grin*
ReplyDeleteHe just looks like a piano man - such character - hope you find him again Genie.
ReplyDeleteAu Revoir et A Bientot.
xx
Dianne
Hope you had a great flight and are not too much suffering from jetlag.. unfortunately the wonderful weather is not there to welcome you...it will be back, just like the piano man !
ReplyDeleteHe looks so easygoing, beautiful portrait!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Serendipity is sometimes the best way to get information. Terrific portrait and good choice of tone!
ReplyDeleteSend postcards!!
I think this is lovely - you now are seeing Paris as a true Parisienne. You see what others see....people who live in this wonderful city --- ahh --- perfect.x
ReplyDeleteI took some of him that day as well. Thanks for the info. I'll link here when I post mine.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you both since I got up this morning. It's 4 there now and I'll bet there is vin involved! Have great fun.
Bises,
V
Looks like a great character!
ReplyDeleteAs we say in France, he has "une bonne bouille"! (= a good face). I hope you'll find him again!
ReplyDeleteHe has a 'belle gueule', as we say in francais
ReplyDeleteA wonderful portrait!!! The lighting is perfect and I love it in B&W!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't need to hope you're having a wonderful time...I know you are!!! You're in Paris!!! And probably drinking wine and eating fabulous food!!! Soooo, my hope for you is that you enjoy the food, the wine et al with out gaining an ounce!!! After all, calories consumed while enjoying good company and travels don't count!!
i am loving all of your photographs! i hope you are enjoying your trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a face full of character. I love photos like these. They bring out the soul of a city.
ReplyDeleteI ran across him also. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/unsigned/Musicienderue.jpg
ReplyDeleteTo all -- what a great day in Paris! Marie and I arrived separately meeting at CDG airport around 8am (Paris time) this morning.
ReplyDeleteI even found the elusive Air France lounge during my two-hour wait and took a shower there!
We walked miles (and miles) today, found a great lunch place and took many photos. We plan an early start tomorrow to get some shots without tourists/Parisians in them using the low-angle morning light.
Thank you for all of your comments!
Gros bisous,
Genie
I would say, welcome in Paris, the heart of Europe!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see how you show your love for this beautiful city and people..
Have a good time, make pictures from every point of view and I enjoy it!
my best regards,
Henk Knibbeler
Saw this guy too and thought "what a great face!" Your portrait is wonderful, Genie.
ReplyDeleteAnd did he play your a song, as did Billy Joe's "Piano Man"?
ReplyDeleteOH, what a great photo of the Piano Man! And I loved your account of your day. I am exhausted just reading about it! Have a wonderful trip! I look forward to some of those low morning light photos!
ReplyDeletewhat a great portrait you captured genie!
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