Tuesday, September 6, 2011

La Rentrée


La rentrée, a return to school studies and so much more. 
I doubt that any of these young men were sad to return.

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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Yes - they have their studies sorted! Lovely capture today x

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  2. Rob-bearSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    C'est pareil partout; la France, les Etats-unis, le Canada.
    Delightful picture, Genie. I wonder what's on their minds.

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  3. this is BelgiumSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    it almost look like you placed them like that on the bench, watching the girls, with a special tree cut off at the right angle

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  4. diveSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Oh, what a wonderful story you've captured, Genie. Now I shall be singing "Music To Watch Girls By" all day.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 6, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Bonjour dear Genie,
    Great shot!Here it's also time to come back to school.Anyway I still have some days of vacations before of my French lessons! :) it's good because I need time to recover from jetlag.
    Thanks for your always kind words!Little Luna is sending purrs to your heart!
    hugs
    Léia

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  6. Shell SherreeSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Some things never change. What a wonderful scene, Genie.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Sitting on a bench watching the girls/boys walk past is thankfully a pastime that has no age limit!! Love the dramatic B&W effect Genie, looks timeless!

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  8. Paris PaulSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Fantastic shot! Not only is it technically flawless, the photo itself tells a story. Well done!

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  9. Merisi ViennaSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Great capture! :-)

    Those moments of returning to everyday life after vacation are always bittersweet, aren't they?

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  10. MalyssSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    They seem to be more "studying" the two girls passing by than making plans about mathematics!..:o)

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  11. s.cSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    A beautiful picture again. Last time I forgot to mention A.Kertész. Also a photographer who surely influenced your work.

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  12. AndySeptember 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I've done that many a time. Nice photo Genie.

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  13. JoeSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Here she comes just a walkin down the street, singing do wa di di di dum di di day!

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  14. Lynne with an eSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Well observed.

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  15. GringoSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Well timed shot Genie, and an excellent one too!

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  16. Grammy GoodwillSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Universal picture, right?

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  17. PatSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    As Alfred, Lord Tennyson, said, "In spring, a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love." He obviously didn't live in Paris, where it doesn't have to be spring....

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  18. French Girl in SeattleSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Great shot, Genie. It seems everyone has "la Rentrée" on their minds today ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Yep, I'd say they are watching the parade of young women passing and wondering which one might be the "one". It's hard to keep your mind on your "studies" with so many distractions!

    Kris

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  20. Sylvia KSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Ah, can't be sad to return when you have a sight like this waiting for you! What a fun capture for the day, Genie! I love it! Hope you have a wonderful evening!

    Hugs,
    Sylvia

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  21. KalyanSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    nice capture!

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  22. StarmanSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I don't understand why everyone loves black and white. I can't even begin to imagine living in a black and white world. How very boring.

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  23. Vær våkenSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this picture!!! Have a lovely day!

    Love, Kristin

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  24. Karen XavierSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    They must have been a wee bit sad to be cooped up in a classroom again, but I bet they are all smiling and happy now, although you can't see their faces.

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  25. maiaSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    J'adore cette photo, où on lit toutes les pages du journal intime qu'écrit en secret l'adolescence.
    Belle nuit
    Maia

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  26. AlexaSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Ah oui—in Girl Watching 101, they'll all earn an A+!
    (As for your young French girl from yesterday: clearly, they're just born chic.)

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  27. Tammy@Beatrice BanksSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    lol! That's priceless. So glad to be back to get my Paris fix! Thanks for visiting me. I missed you!
    Hugs!

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  28. RandySeptember 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Wonderful shot. Black and white was the perfect touch.

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  29. JackSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Oh, yes, Genie, they are studying all right. I studied the same thing when I was their age. Come to think of it, I study the same thing today, I am just more practiced at doing it with my peripheral vision . . .

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  30. HarrietSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Jack, I had to laugh when I read your comments. You are too cute.

    Genie, this is a great photo. I'll repeat an old cliche - a picture is worth a thousand words.

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  31. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Joe, I have been humming that old song all day after reading your comment!

    Paul and Starman, I know that I can count on you both for stark honesty... merci.

    s.c., thank you. I am honored by the comparison.

    I think that we all recognize this scene and some of you (Jack) still perfect the technique. The attention was not lost on the teen girls either. This was a split second shot of the moment and I do love when you hold your breath for just that one moment.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  32. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Nothing like lovely gatherings ~ xox Alexandra

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  33. VirginiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'm late, no internet etc. due to the storm you all sent up from Mobile. Love this in BW. Parfait!!
    V

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  34. TheChieftessSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Love this shot!!! And Jack is quite astute!!!

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  35. LúciaSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love the sense of humour in this timeless shot!
    Well done Genie! ;-)

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Merci for your comments!