Thursday, July 28, 2011

Pétanque avec des amis


Although I have seen mostly older gentlemen playing pétanque in Jardin du Luxembourg and Jardin des Tuileries, we found several mixed groups of twenty-somethings playing in the long promenade around Bassin de la Villette. The play was animated with squeals and shouts, mixed with quiet whispers of strategy.

I will show you more of this scene with some of the young women competing with the men in future posts.

Bassin de la Villette
Quai de la Loire
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21 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERJuly 28, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    http://youtu.be/x0PhfNNZN4c
    ;-)
    Belle journée...

    Pierre

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Un peu la photo que j'ai présentée, il y a quelques semaines... Mais toi c'est à Paris et moi sur la Côte d'Azur. La pétanque est vraiment le sport national que tout le monde peut pratiquer.
    Bonne journée, Genie!

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  3. beau gosseJuly 28, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Love the game and your photo, Genie! I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

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  4. diveJuly 28, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Splendid composition, Genie.
    Now I'm going to have to go out to the garage and find my long-neglected pétanque set, dust it off and bring it to life again.

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  5. Hana de PragueJuly 28, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Wonderful "jeu de l´ombre et de la lumière". I like it very much.
    Bises Hana de Prague

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Such a good way to spend time with friends. When we have family gatherings we play and ages range from early 20's to middle 60's and all enjoy thoroughly! Wonderful B&W shot Genie, makes for very happy thoughts!!

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  7. brattcatJuly 28, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    great shot...looking forward to more.

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  8. Forest Dream WeaverJuly 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Lovely light,textures and composition.
    Enjoy your day!
    Ruby

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  9. MJuly 28, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    They were a lively bunch and, if I remember correctly, it angling lady that won the round we watched! Love the composition of the shoe and the boules! Doing the Genie today ... At airport on the way to MGMA land!

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  10. MJuly 28, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    For some reason part of my post was left off --- the shoe gives a hint of the player's age.

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  11. VirginiaJuly 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Do I even have to tell you how much I love photographing petanque players. Wonderful use of light.
    V

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  12. Fábio MartinsJuly 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    It's a interesting game, i think. Good B&W effect on this picture

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  13. JackJuly 28, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    This is something we don't see here. It is a lot more charming than hacky sack.

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  14. HalcyonJuly 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    It can be a fun game. But I always liked playing it at the beach better than in the city. :)

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  15. Jacqueline HowettJuly 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    We have this game on the beach where I live in Florida. I have never played it. Mostly men play it I've noticed as I drive by, but it looks like a nice way to connect to others.

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  16. Sylvia KJuly 28, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    How fun! Love your capture and look forward to the next ones! I can almost hear the whispers and feel the fun! Delightful as always, mon amie! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Genie!

    Sylvia

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  17. AlexaJuly 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Love the play of light and shadow here, Genie.

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  18. PatJuly 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    I always associate petanque with older men, too. They even play a lot of petanque here, too.

    This is a very good photo.

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  19. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Wouldn't you love to have a petanque (no accent marks on the laptop) court in your yard or nearby. The closest thing to the ambiance of this game is croquet we played as kids.

    In Paris, I love the sound it makes when you walk in the bleached limestone of the gardens and walkways. When it rains there are milky-colored puddles.

    I am working in Orlando, combining business with pleaseure while I make a visit to "the Mouse" with a 4-year old. It is all about perspectives and priorities.

    bisous,
    genie

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  20. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It's a lovely shot! I really like the subtlety here.

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  21. Paris PaulJuly 29, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Super composition, Genie. Thanks!

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Merci for your comments!