Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Jardin des Tuileries - Spears of gold



Seen just at sunset on the Rue de Rivoli side of Jardin des Tuileries, the "gold" tips on the fence give the appearance of spears from ancient Rome. It must take a concerted effort to maintain these fences and gates. Merci, Paris!

Jardin des Tuileries
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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Merci indeed.
    I have heard that everything recently be revamped and given a lick of paint. How considerate of dear Paris!
    x

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Et merci à toi, Genie! Cette grille est magnifique et prend tout son attrait, ainsi rénovée.
    Ah Paris!... restera toujours Paris.

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  3. jbMay 3, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Now THIS is good....

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  4. DianneMay 3, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Paris certainly looks after it's city! I love the colourings in your photo Genie - magnifique!

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  5. biebkriebelsMay 3, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    A beautiful picture with the blue sky!

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  6. JoeMay 3, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Gold, blue sky, repeating patterns &Paris all add up to an interesting photo.

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  7. JackMay 3, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I like the gold spears echoing the building behind. Nice shot, Genie.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 3, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love this garden!Your composition is fantastic, the spears are huge and beautiful!
    I'm also enchanted by the blue intense in the sky!
    hugs
    Léia

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  9. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMay 3, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Paris is so overwhelming...so much to see I cannot take it all in.

    Genie, your camera zero in on such beautiful sights that I would other wise miss. Merci!

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  10. JeanneMay 3, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Yes, and they do it so well!

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  11. Forest Dream WeaverMay 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    An unusual composition,beautiful light.....lovely! I can imagine Roman legions marching with these(a lighter version perhaps).

    Enjoy your day! xx

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  12. brattcatMay 3, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I echo Forest Dream Weaver.

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  13. This is BelgiumMay 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    i echo all of the above !!
    and guess what ! ? I am on my way to Paris ;-)

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  14. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMay 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    They do look very Roman don't they. What a beautiful blue sky in the background.
    Sam

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  15. HalcyonMay 3, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Great shot! This is a detail you might overlook.

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  16. LoreeMay 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    They do look like lovely Roman spears.

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  17. Clueless in BostonMay 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Very nice. The comparison of the gold tips to pointed spears looks very appropriate. The gold really "dresses up" the fence.

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  18. JulieMay 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I suspect the French use nearly as much gold paint as they do dark green.

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  19. VirginiaMay 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love the angle with the Louvre glowing in the background. Great shot!
    V

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  20. Sylvia KMay 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Fantastic capture of that beautiful fence and I do remember that one! How could you forget it??? Love the golden color that seems cast over everything! I love it, Genie! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  21. suzanneberryMay 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    What an amazing eye you have! Stunning photo!

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  22. AlexaMay 3, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Merci, indeed—and to you, of course, for seeing and sharing!

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  23. StarmanMay 3, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I have seen many things being cleaned and/or painted, but I've never seen anyone working on the fences or gates.

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  24. Denise SCARAMAIMay 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Genie
    what a beautiful and stylish blog!
    congrats!

    greetings from São Paulo!
    Denise

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  25. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 3, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    To all -- Thank you for all your comments and I will be visiting your blogs little by little this week as I am working "beyond" -- I am glad that you liked the gold paired with the blue sky as much as I did when I snapped it...

    Merci to all!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  26. VreniMay 4, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    They look dangerous... and made me think of how Romy Schneider´s (You know this Austrian actress?) son died... But the light is perfect!

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  27. Kelley Carey MacDonaldMay 5, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I agree - much effort, and yet they do it!

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Merci for your comments!