Thursday, May 5, 2011

Last to Leave the Party....




As the last rays of sunlight reflect off the water, this lone gull surveys all that is his after a busy day in Jardin des Tuileries.

Tomorrow it begins anew.
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27 comments:

  1. JillyMay 5, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    This works so well with the green chairs and that lovely long view behind. Gulls are always fascinating to photograph - I put one on Monte Carlo DP yesterday, so snap!

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I remember my first visit to Paris and seeing these gorgeous chairs filled with Parisiens just enjoying the day - it was and is superb. x

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  3. The House That A-M BuiltMay 5, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    I was only there 4 weeks ago. My heart aches for the place. Oh to sit in those green chairs again. A-M xx

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  4. DianeMay 5, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    This stirred up so much excitement to me - I AM COMING TO PARIS IN OCTOBER!!!!!! (and already giddy about it!)

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  5. Shell SherreeMay 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    How sweet ~ enjoying a little quiet time before heading home to the family.

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  6. PeterParisMay 5, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    You really feel the end of the day atmosphere! ... but before the "tomorrow", there may hopefully be some other later night pleasures!

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  7. Kelley Carey MacDonaldMay 5, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Genie it looks as if he's doing a dance step - I love it! My photos of this spot are all filled with people, it's nice to see it empty..

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoMay 5, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Oh this picture brings back great memories. Aimee had her first 'escargot' in one of the little cafe's in the Jardin des Tuilleries and we stayed in The Hotel Regina which had a view of the gardens and the Louvre from our window. How I would love to be there again.

    Thanks for the memories Genie
    Grace

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  9. JackMay 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Nicely done, Genie. Your narrow depth of field is good here.

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  10. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingMay 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful Genie, love the composition!

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  11. brattcatMay 5, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    the maurice chevalier of seagulls, i think.

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  12. DianneMay 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Genie ~I think that lone seagull looks lost - maybe all her friends left the party and she is left looking a little bewildered among the green.

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  13. VirginiaMay 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love those green chairs. I'd sit there all day if I lived in Paris! And look how you captured that gull with his leg crossed!
    V

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  14. Cezar and LéiaMay 5, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I like a lot this shot, beautiful composition with the green chairs and the lovely gull!
    Léia

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  15. Sylvia KMay 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    What a delightful capture, Genie! I'd love to be sitting in one of those chairs right now, having a meaningful conversation with Sir Gull! Hope your week has gone well!

    Sylvia

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  16. AlexaMay 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Well, that's a jaunty-looking bird—a real "flaneur"!

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  17. StarmanMay 5, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I knew it was les Tuileries as soon as I saw the chairs.

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  18. LoreeMay 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Good for him to be the last to leave - he is now famous on the www :)

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  19. Rob-bearMay 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    The party's over, time to call it a day. . . .

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  20. MMay 5, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Oh won't you stay ... Just a little bit longer ... I will party all night long!

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  21. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 6, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Jilly -- I love the green chairs too and would love to sit there watching Mr. Gull. Your gull is fabulous!

    Suzi -- and soon you are there!

    A-M -- We are kindred spirits and I wish we had met!

    Diane -- I cannot wait to hear all that you do ... et avec des photos!

    Shell -- Unless he was just getting ready to party...

    Peter -- Bien-sur!

    Kelley -- It was very quiet... dance step! Too funny, perhaps "shuffle off to Buffalo"

    Grace -- That must have been a wonderful trip filled with a lifetime of memories

    Jack -- Merci, mon ami

    Carol -- Merci... almost like a painting - hah!

    Dianne -- It is odd to find a lone gull

    Virginia -- Merci... it is so hard to get them to pose like that!

    Leia -- Merci, mon amie!

    Sylvia -- Merci, and I hope that yours has been good as well. I am looking forward to getting home tomorrow night

    Alexa -- They always look so inquisitive and this guy was walking "the edge"

    Starman -- They are instantly recognizable

    Loree -- Maybe when I return I'll bring him a print of this portrait - hah!

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  22. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 6, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Bear -- He was just before tucking it in for the night

    Marie -- We sure tried to party all night and all day! Love that song!

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  23. RandyMay 6, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    What a wonderful capture Genie! I think he crossed his leg for the shot.

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  24. TheChieftessMay 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    What a wonderful spot to spend a summer afternoon with a bit of wine, a few friends, and a sunset!!!

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  25. JamesMay 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That's one smart bird. The Jardin des Tuileries is a great place to relax.

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  26. Pierre BOYERMay 7, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Superbe !
    J'aime beaucoup...

    Pierre

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  27. VreniMay 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    J´adore ces chaises! They are SO PARIS! I love to sit on one of them near the Jeu de Paume with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

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Merci for your comments!