Saturday, June 18, 2011

La vie quotidienne


Probably a regular perch for people watching on a Saturday afternoon in Montmartre



Ave Junot et Rue Girardon
Montmartre


(Can you tell the season? Look at the wisteria for a hint... not at the heavy coats)
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26 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 18, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    What a perfect capture, Genie! You do show the beauty, the interesting views of Paris and I always look forward to your posts! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  2. JoeJune 18, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    My memory of Montmarte is hills and intrigue. Best to take advantage of a rest stop when you can.

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  3. Shell SherreeJune 18, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    It's a lovely scene, Genie, and that wisteria is so gracious.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaJune 18, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Seemed like a cool sunny day, love those!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoJune 18, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I'm not sure Genie, but I think Wisteria is a Spring flowering plant, am I right? The couple people watching seem to be dressed for the middle of Winter haha!

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  6. brattcatJune 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    It looks as if they both need to rest regularly during their walks. But what wonderful role models they are for the rest of us. I'm thinking April/May for the wisteria.

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  7. KateJune 18, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Late spring or early summer? The wisteria gives the scene a softness to it. The couple look like they need o rest; the terrain must be challenging for anyone with canes or of a certain age. Have a joyous weekend!

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  8. MJune 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Aaahhhh .... April in Paris! I think I would be most content perched on the edge of the wall and watching thebpeople go by.

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  9. VirginiaJune 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This proves what I"ve observed. Even in the heat, the Parisians are dressed for fall or winter. What's the deal?

    And this mad me chuckle. I guess Parisians enjoy people watching the tourists the same way we enjoy watching them? :)
    V

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  10. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I'm pretty sure I know that house--the flowers give it away! lovely!

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  11. Amanda SummerJune 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    ce n'est pas l'hiver!

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  12. MalyssJune 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Old people are often cold, no matter what the season is.. I'd say
    spring for the weather, and autumn for their lives..

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  13. martinealisonJune 18, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Deux moitiés inséparables... Belle photo.
    Gros bisous et un grand merci pour vos gentils messages laissés à chaque fois.

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  14. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 18, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Sylvia -- Merci, mon amie and enjoy your weekend also!

    Joe -- I am warming to Montmartre and its intrigue as I discover little scenes like this

    Shell -- Merci, mon amie... I love the wisteria also

    Cezar -- It was a bit cool in the shade but not nearly as cold as the coats would have you believe

    Grace -- Exactly! But I think that we see that over-dressing even in the summer

    brattcat -- Paris is not a place for the handicapped and I know that these two are glad that they can keep on walking (and resting) -- It was taken mid-April

    Kate -- Yes, the terrain is a challenge with the hills and uneven sidewalks... The wisteria dresses up this fence for spring through fall

    Marie -- Indeed, and we did some of that plus lots of walking

    Virginia -- Yes, I think so. I wonder how I would feel if there were tourists where I live snapping shots of everyday life

    AA -- For someone who knows Paris as you do it might be an easy mark

    Amanda -- Yes, and you can't tell that from their overcoats

    Malyss -- Beautifully said, my poetic friend. Merci

    martine -- Tes mots sont si doux en français... merci, mon amie.

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  15. Irredento UrbanitaJune 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Montmartre, the last place I visited. Since paris, I am not the same. Lovely blog.

    Regards

    Valery

    Barcelona Daily Photo

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  16. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great composition Genie but why are they wrapped up so..... Was it really that cold?

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Valery -- Since Paris... I am not the same either. Thank you for your comments... merci.

    Picturit -- I think that people in France are just colder and need scarves and jackets in all seasons. No, it was not that cold and was a sunny day.

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  18. JackJune 18, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Wow! I actually have a friend who can use the word "quotidienne." I thought the biggest word my friends knew was "hamburger."

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  19. lvroftiquesJune 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    How I wish I were there! Vanna

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  20. Pierre BOYERJune 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    J'aime beaucoup....

    Pierre

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  21. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Jack -- Hahaha! Hope your weekend is going well...

    Vanna -- Merci, mon amie

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  22. StarmanJune 18, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    If you try to figure out the season by the way people are dressed in Paris, you will most likely go mad.

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  23. RandyJune 18, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Excellent shot however they don't look too happy.

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  24. Angelsdoor * PennyJune 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Just beautiful.. I love people shots.. Makes you wonder what kind of life they have lived.. This women looks very deep in thought.
    Thank you for sharing..
    Penny

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  25. AlexaJune 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I was thinking what V said. Are all Parisians thin-blooded or something? As for people-watching, these folks were clearly watching you!

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  26. StarmanJune 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Alexa

    No, all Parisians are not thin blooded. In winter, you will see people wearing only T-shirts. As I stated above, you'll never determine the season by what the French are wearing.

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Merci for your comments!