Monday, July 4, 2011

Quatre Juillet


Okay, this is a Paris photo blog and truly this is a Paris photo, but it is quatorze juillet and not quatre juillet. I was thrilled several years ago to travel to Paris alone for Bastille Day primarily to see the view above. I stood on the barricades for several hours and almost missed this shot as the planes moved overhead so quickly.

I hope that my French friends do not mind that I borrowed this photo to wish everyone in the USA a happy Fourth of July!


Avenue des Champs Elysées
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39 comments:

  1. RandyJuly 4, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Nice one Genie!

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  2. Pierre BOYERJuly 4, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    :-)
    No problem !
    Enjoy !!!

    Pierre

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  3. Shelley SmartJuly 4, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Great shot! And Happy Fourth to you, Genie!

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  4. Sara LouiseJuly 4, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Happy 4th of July Genie! Bisous

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  5. Sylvia KJuly 4, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Oh, yes! A very Happy July 4th, Genie! Love your photo, but then I always love your beautiful captures! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  6. martinealisonJuly 4, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Unir les fêtes patriotiques... Bisous

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  7. diveJuly 4, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Awesome shot, Genie. Happy Fourth of July!

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  8. MalyssJuly 4, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    July 4th is July 4th, no matter where..Happy July 4th to you, dear Genie!

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  9. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Great image Genie

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  10. DeborahJuly 4, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    How apt - you've got the Stripes!
    Happy July 4, Genie.

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 4, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Happy 4th of July Genie, excellent tribute to the day, right down to the pink stripes below.

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  12. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJuly 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    What a great shot. I hope you and your family are having a great 4th of July.
    Sam

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  13. brattcatJuly 4, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    very nice capture. have a good holiday.

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  14. o2July 4, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a great shot !
    Happy July 4 ! It's also a great way to celebrate the friendship between our two countries, I love that !

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  15. BergsonJuly 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    tu as raison il faut bien fêter le 4 juillet que je te souhaite excellent

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  16. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This is very clever, Genie. Happy 4th of July!

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  17. This is BelgiumJuly 4, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    HI Genie, I am sure that our French friends are pleased you posted the Bastille sky picture to celebrate the 4th of July. Maybe someone picks up the hint and reciprocates the quatorze juillet! Unfortunately our colors are black yellow and red. Have a happy 4th!

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  18. SRQJuly 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Happy Independence Day!

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  19. Montreal Photo DailyJuly 4, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Happy 4th of July!

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  20. HarrietJuly 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Great capture! Happy Fourth!

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  21. StarmanJuly 4, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Our only Quatorze was not what we had planned because of a transportation snafu. Even though I was a bit miffed, what we did participate in, was enjoyable.

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  22. BirdmanJuly 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Worth the wait I bet.

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  23. AmandaJuly 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Happy fourth of July Genie!

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  24. Mikko TyllinenJuly 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    wow! Looks awesome! beautiful shot!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Gorgeous genie, happy fourth of July from Sevilla x

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  26. Mikko TyllinenJuly 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Hi again Genie! thank you so much for your advice! Its a great idea! I am kinf of a new here, so much to learn! I an very grateful to you for your coment! Wish you a fantastic time!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Vive le 4 Juillet, vive le 14 Juillet! Le principal est de ressentir une profonde fierté pour son pays. On doit enseigner aux jeunes générations l'amour pour son drapeau national, et la reconnaissance pour tous ceux qui ont donné leur vie pour le sauver.
    Merci à toi Genie de nous y faire penser et bravo pour ta belle photo!

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  28. LoreeJuly 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Happy 4th Genie. Enjoy it.

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  29. PETRO50July 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Nice blog and interesting photographs. Pleased me. Peter.

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  30. biebkriebelsJuly 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Have a good day, the photo is excellent and matches with the 4th of July, I suppose.

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  31. JamesJuly 4, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Nice one! Perfect for 4TH of July too!

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  32. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 4, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    What a wonderful day and I truly appreciate all the good wishes for a July 4th celebration.

    I will be ready to celebrate 14 juillet also with full enthusiasm. Not only is it a holiday in France, but it is my first blog anniversary. I timed the start of my blog to coincide with this special date.

    Have a wonderful week, all!

    Bisous,
    Genie

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  33. JackJuly 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    A very fine salute to our holiday, Genie. And, I hope the Genie Family celebrations were happy.

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  34. Angelsdoor * PennyJuly 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Dear Genie
    I was unable to access my blog for over a week.. I wanted to thank you for visiting Bebe in Italy and your kind words.
    I love this photo...Just beautiful!
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  35. PJJuly 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    You're an adventuress! Wonderful shot for today, I think everyone's Independence Day is a source of everyone's happiness.

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  36. AlexaJuly 5, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I'm late—but I love this! bleu, blanc et rouge or red, white and blue: Hope you had a happy holiday.

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  37. Photos by StanJuly 6, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Viva la France! Viva la Genie!!!!

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  38. Marie-NoyaleJuly 6, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Prepare the fireworks for this blog Anniversary!!

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  39. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 6, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Merci, mes amis! Fireworks to come!

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Merci for your comments!