Friday, August 5, 2011

Place André Malraux en rouge et bleu


I have walked past this fountain many times of the day and night but on the last evening in April, mild with a rising full moon, it seemed especially vibrant and colorful... just one of the reasons I must return again and again.

Bon weekend





Place André Malraux
Rue St. Honoré et
Avenue de l'Opéra

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49 comments:

  1. JamesAugust 5, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Cool shot! I love the colors and the composition! This reminds me of some pictures that I took of this fountain last fall. My first thought when I saw it in my dashboard was how did my picture get there. :)

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  2. VreniAugust 5, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I haven´t seen this fountain by night "de mes propres yeux". I love the red light, there´s a special atmosphere in this photo.

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  3. J. Evan KreiderAugust 5, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Your hand is more steady than mine. Excellent exposure. I wonder what it would look like with only the light of the moon, as in les temps anciens.

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  4. BergsonAugust 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    quel coup d'oeil
    magnifique !!
    une photo française aux 3 couleurs

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  5. DianneAugust 5, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    C'est superbe!-c'est incroyable!J'adore beaucoup les couleurs!

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  6. diveAugust 5, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Wonderfully intense colours, Genie.

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  7. PatAugust 5, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Beautiful...and there's even a bit of 'blanc,' pour le tricolore...

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  8. Cezar and LéiaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Vibrant RED, brilliant shot Genie, congratulations, I love the angle in this picture, perfect capture!
    Léia

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  9. this is BelgiumAugust 5, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    coup de coeur aussi
    love the colors
    might not be reacting as much as I would like to in the coming days bc will be traveling to non internet territory (south of France... high enough to not be in touristville)

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 5, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous shot Genie, you really do have an eye for spotting the best photo ops, did you take this on a tripod or just hand held, the waters is perfect!Hope you have a colourful weekend!!

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  11. brattcatAugust 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Yes, you have indeed caught that vibrancy. Beautiful.

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  12. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Stunning. When I saw the thumbnail, the color got me...when I saw the full screen post, the composition was the star. Bravo Genie!

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  13. MAugust 5, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh, Genie --- this turned out wonderfully! Were you using the low light lens? The water drops are frozen in space, the colors are vibrant, the glistening fountain is superb! Très magnifique!

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  14. Grammy GoodwillAugust 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    You are such a great photographer.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    One simple word. WOW!

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  16. VirginiaAugust 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Paris Rouge my dear! :)
    V

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  17. BirdmanAugust 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh, quite nice... strong reds.

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  18. Shell SherreeAugust 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    The colours and lights are gorgeous, Genie! I can't decide if the little cherub is holding up the fountain or sheltering under it.

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  19. Rob-bearAugust 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Fountains are, generally, fountains. It's the lighting which makes this exceptional, for me, plus the way your have framed this picture. It feels very cosy in there for the little cherub
    Great photo, Genie.

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  20. 'TsukiAugust 5, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Superbe, tout simplement superbe !

    Colors are gorgeous on it : the opposition between red and blue is really amazing ! Well done, Dear Genie (you show how much you deserve your name with such a picture... - You know what Genie means in French, don't you ? ;D )

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  21. MalyssAugust 5, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Fabulous shot, Genie!one of the strongest you've ever made!

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  22. jennyfrecklesAugust 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    It's the colours that make this so memorable - though the cupid is cute.

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  23. AmandaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Exquisite shot Genie! Absolutely stunning! (Do you know if Laurent is back in town and will be back blogging?)

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  24. AlexaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I can't imagine a better shot of this fountain! Brava, Genie!

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  25. biebkriebelsAugust 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    This is such a dreamy image, with the cupido and the colours. Very nice.

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  26. Sylvia KAugust 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh, such a gorgeous capture, Genie!! I love the colors and it's just so dreamy and beautifully romantic! One more reason to love Paris! Have a wonderful weekend, mon amie!

    Lots of hugs,


    Sylvia

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  27. Tanya BreeseAugust 5, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    stunning...those reds are beautiful!

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  28. GineAugust 5, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Exceptionnel et original !

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  29. jooAugust 5, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    It's such a beautiful photo!
    Have a great weekend:)

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  30. Kim, USAAugust 5, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    These is awesome love the color and the how clear the photo is. Happy weekend!

    Sunset reflection

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  31. suzanneberryAugust 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!

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  32. Janey and Co.August 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Very colorful ...beautiful shot!

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  33. namakiAugust 5, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Wow ! superbe !

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  34. HarrietAugust 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Great photo, Genie. Love seeing the fountain 'in color'.

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  35. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    James, so glad that great minds think alike!

    Vreni -- I even saw this in December when the water was frozen... so beautiful

    Evan -- Oh, I do not think that I would be brave enough to "kill the lights" but agree that it would be amazing.

    Bergson -- Merci, mon ami... la lumière en bleu, rouge et blanc!

    Dianne -- Merci, moi aussi!

    dive -- The building behind was aglow in a gold wash... a very colorful evening!

    Bibi -- C'est vrai!

    Léia -- I am glad that you like this shot and I have one other from another angle that I will post another time.

    anni -- Let me know when you return so I can quiz you on your itinerary (for future travel)... safe journey, mon amie!

    Grace -- You are so kind. This was hand-held as I did not carry my tripod to dinner that night. Merci!

    bc -- Merci, mon amie

    Carol -- Many thanks... today is a time when I would prefer to have a black background as the red is a bit of a clash

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  36. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Marie -- Yes, you are correct (AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D) and this was my first night shoot as we captured the full moon... le sigh

    Grammy -- Merci, merci

    Suzi -- Let's go back right away!

    Virginia -- Paris Rouge indeed... merci!

    Bird -- I was not sure that the colors could be that vivid... I did not photo-shop, just cropped a bit off the bottom

    Shell -- It does seem as if they are sheltered under the fountain as the water cascades over the edge.

    Bear -- There are some pretty spectacular fountains nearby (Versailles) but the lights at night make this one special

    'Tsuki -- Merci, mon amie. Mon nom en Français? Eh, oui - hah! Ce n'est pas vrai, mais de temps en temps j'ai un coup de génie (et j'ai de la chance)!

    Malyss -- Wow, mon amie, merci!

    jenny -- I have lots of Paris cupids to show... merci

    Nadege -- Merci... (please send me an email)

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  37. JackAugust 5, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oh, Genie, this one is a beauty! The red is stunning, and the cool blue water pours down from behind. Smashing.

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  38. SivindenAugust 6, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Great shot with such colourful reflections!

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  39. StarmanAugust 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great colors!

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  40. ArijaAugust 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    The fountain looks so different with the coloured lights playing on it. Nice shot.

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  41. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 6, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Alexa -- Merci, mon amie. Maybe we'll get there together one day.

    biebkriebels -- The little cupids are so carefully nestled under the mushroom underbelly of the fountain. The primary focus of the fountain is the statue on top

    Sylvia -- Merci, and I hope that you have been able to extend your birthday for at least a whole week!

    To all... enjoy your weekend and always have a camera ready to "click" Bises...

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  42. The Fashionable TravelerAugust 6, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What a beautiful photo, and inspiration to always keep my eyes open.

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  43. RandyAugust 7, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Awesome color!

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  44. AlanAugust 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Lovely shot, Genie, I really like the tones and close framing. And at the risk of being a little geeky, it looks like you didn't have to leave the shutter open for very long to get the exposure? Love it.

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  45. Vær våkenAugust 8, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love this photo!!!

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  46. Kelley Carey MacDonaldAugust 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This is so beautiful, Genie! Yes, you must return - and share!

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  47. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I can feel the magic of this place...very romantic.

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  48. Je m'appelle CynthiaAugust 30, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What gorgeous photographs, so happy to meet you and your blog online! Thanks for stopping by my blog...

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  49. Oakland Daily PhotoOctober 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Exceptional shot. Brava!

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Merci for your comments!