Thursday, August 18, 2011

Avec l'amour



In the hours just before twilight,


the pace of the day slows and gives way to more tender moments.




Jardin du Palais Royal

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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    This is beautiful. I love how the Parisians show their love so openly - it's infectious!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Voilà une très belle image...

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  3. PetAugust 18, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Ah Paris! The picture has reminded me Robert Doisneau's classic "The Kiss in Front of City Hall".
    You should try it in black and white!

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  4. diveAugust 18, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Sigh … I suddenly feel very old.

    I love the way she's casually studying her nails. Parisian women have such style.

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  5. this is BelgiumAugust 18, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    amazing how there is always more in a photo than one sees at first glance... i had not noticed the nail studying thing. such a great picture

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Ah what a lovely moment Genie, young love..I saw a similar thing while walking yesterday, very nice to see in this hectic, often crazy world.

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  7. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 18, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Only in Paris are young lovers so expressive! Well, I did see it in Rome one time, but they were sitting in front of the French Embassy.

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  8. Rob-bearAugust 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    It's a picture that engages on a variety of levels. Hmmmmmm.
    Great photo.

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  9. BirdmanAugust 18, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Time to 'get a room'? hahahaha

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  10. VirginiaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Took one look at the bench and hedge and thought, "Palais Royal"!!! I've been hanging out there too much! HA

    I hope she's thinking tender thoughts and not thinking she needs to get a manicure tomorrow or worse yet, there is on cell phone in her hand! :)
    V

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  11. StarmanAugust 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    He has an awfully large teething ring.

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  12. AmandaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    So lovely!

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  13. Sylvia KAugust 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Perfect capture of a French afternoon! I love it! I, too, love their openness in showing affection! Yep, lots of style here! Delightful capture as always, Genie!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  14. cath carboneAugust 18, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Très belle photo Genie, tu as saisi une belle expression!

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  15. J. Evan KreiderAugust 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    If only she were checking her e-mail, it would be perfect.

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  16. MalyssAugust 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Your picture with two lovers on a bench shows what I think in a lovely way: a bench is an island for lovers, an oasis, a protected aera just for them..Pretty picture!

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  17. jennyfrecklesAugust 18, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Interesting how some of us see love and others see a cell-phone, mirror or nail-checking! Nicely caught though, Genie.

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  18. VenetiaMicioAugust 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Je viens de regarder toutes tes dernières photos Genie, c'est un régal. Bravo pour tous ces regards de la vie quotidienne.
    xx
    Danielle

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  19. JeanAugust 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    There is something so romantic about black and white pictures. It's wonderful.

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  20. JackAugust 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    She is a lot less attached to him than the first glance suggests. I see more interest in how her nails look.

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  21. HarrietAugust 18, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Perfect title.

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  22. GringoAugust 18, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful pic!

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  23. AlexaAugust 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    You are such a sneaky woman! (I really like that about you. :~} Made me think immediately of that great Georges Brassens song.

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  24. o2August 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    oh yes ! Definitely, the french song that matches with this lovely picture is Georges Brassens' song "Les Amoureux des bancs publics".
    This is a very sweet picture.

    Bises !
    (Ps : yes ! I'm back!)

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  25. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Hi Genie,

    This is such a tender image. The French really know how to show affection without caring what anyone else thinks. I love this about them.

    I had to laugh when I read your comment under my post The Pink Pig about being obsessed with linens. It is also a terrible obsession with me as well. If given the choice of a new purse, some new shoes or some Cote Bastide (my favorite) or any other beautiful linens old or new guess which one of the three I would choose? Ha, you guessed it!

    Kris

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  26. AlanAugust 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Aww, sweet!

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  27. biebkriebelsAugust 18, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Ah, l'amour, toujours l'amour. Lovely photo.

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  28. CildemerAugust 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Très, très belle! Il a l'air d'avoir tant besoin d'être materné, et elle tient si bien son rôle;o)

    ***
    Bises et belle fin de semaine, Genie****

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  29. RandyAugust 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Is she checking out her manicure? Great capture.

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  30. PatAugust 19, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Cynical me says she might be looking at a tiny cell phone...

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  31. R.Theys-Troland54August 19, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Excellent cliché!

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  32. KateAugust 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    It's not a cliché...it's a slice of life! Love the scene, and since it is in Paris...even better!!

    Come visit me at my new abode:
    http://mysantafe-kate.blogspot.com/

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  33. AndrewAugust 19, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    You've definitely captured the essence of LOVE here. They look so adorable and quite comfortable. What really stands out to me is his ring and his hands on her legs. I wonder what they could have been talking about?

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  34. Siddhartha JoshiAugust 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    This is a brilliant picture! A candid shot like this is possible only with extreme caution...

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  35. JannAugust 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    There is so much love in that photo-and compassion....

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  36. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Oh my gosh. Such a tender picture. Makes my eyes misty. What a great shot. Heavy sigh. xox Alexandra

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  37. Photos by StanAugust 31, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful shot!!! How is this for a caption? "Don't fret mon cher, I'm pretty sure the baby is yours?"

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  38. Oakland Daily PhotoOctober 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Interesting how some people see ardor in this photo and others see disengagement. Count me among the latter. Thanks of this one.

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Merci for your comments!