Tuesday, December 6, 2011

L'heure bleue


As I was waiting (somewhat) patiently for the full moon,
I looked over my shoulder to find these shades of pinks, purples and blues.


My Paris is always full of surprises and treasures. 
I know... she is not just mine, but alone this evening it felt like she was all mine.



Pont d'Arcole
(looking to Pont Notre Dame
and Pont au Change)

 
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31 comments:

  1. Shell SherreeDecember 6, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    How pretty, Genie... something beautiful in every direction.

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  2. MalyssDecember 6, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    If you can have such a feeling, it means that you really belong to the place!

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  3. DianeDecember 6, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Thats when you know a place is under your skin. Gorgeous photo.xx

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  4. diveDecember 6, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Ah, the bridges of Paris at sunset: one of life's very finest experiences.
    Of course, if you're standing on a Paris bridge at sunset it usually means you're on your way to a restaurant, which makes it even better.

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  5. PetDecember 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Ah Paris!

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  6. this is BelgiumDecember 6, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    so very beautiful, the colors are magnificent and your photo makes Paris look idyllic

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  7. JoeDecember 6, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Isn't it wonderful when the sun puts on such a show. The building on the left with the spires looks very grand.

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  8. brattcatDecember 6, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    how wonderful to have had such a feeling.

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  9. biebkriebelsDecember 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    This looks so wonderful, sunset in Paris.

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  10. s.cDecember 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    A beautiful cast of blue.It for sure gives your feelings credit. Well done.

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  11. VirginiaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    You can't have HER, she's all MINE! :)
    Gorgeous shot. Love the view from that bridge.
    V

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  12. Maria O. RussellDecember 6, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Arcola, Rivoli, Lodi...

    Napoleon´s brilliant battles of his first Italian campaign.

    Beautiful, beautiful photo,Genie!

    Thank you.

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Magic shot Genie.

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  14. Sylvia KDecember 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I would have felt the same way, Genie! Such a breathtaking capture! You are indeed blessed! Hope your week is going well! I know I don't have to remind you to enjoy!!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  15. French Girl in SeattleDecember 6, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Tout simplement magique! Bravo, Genie. Superbe photo. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  16. M. Denise C.December 6, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    So beautiful. Merci beaucoup . . .

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  17. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    So beautiful! I love the colors.

    No one can deny the love you have for Paris...If you feel it in your heart then it must be so...Paris deserves to be yours if only for a night!

    Kris

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  18. The Breakfast LoverDecember 6, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love the pictures!

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  19. PatDecember 6, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Yes, Paris belongs to all those who love her, in many different ways..and L'Heure Bleue is my favorite perfume.

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  20. AlexaDecember 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Your patient vigil on the Pont d"Arcole was well-rewarded (and I'll bet you got that shot of the full moon too). I feel exactly the same way about Paris—but I'm willing to share her with you, ma chère! :~}

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  21. JackDecember 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Genie, Paris DOES belong just to you!

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  22. StarmanDecember 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Paris is one of those cities that makes you feel it is yours, and yours alone.

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  23. HarrietDecember 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Postcard perfect photo. Enchanting.

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  24. Julie@beingRUBYDecember 6, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Beautiful Genie
    I possibly stood at that same bridge.. and had a Paris viewing of the moon the night before it was full..

    Love how the lights flicker on the Seine.. so peaceful.

    Have a lovely week.. and thanks for popping in!!! ciao xxx Julie

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  25. MDecember 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Looking at this photo made me melt into a pool of pinkish purplish blueness ... and the only sound I can make is aaaaaahhhhhhh ...

    Exquisite!

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  26. Louis la VacheDecember 6, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Just lovely, Quietly lovely...

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  27. RandyDecember 6, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I love the color in this shot.

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  28. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 7, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Julie, were you there on that bridge in November? We crossed paths? Next time we will coordinate!

    Thank you for sharing your love and admiration of this city with me and for indulging my self-centered thoughts as I stood on that bridge. Can you believe that there were people crossing in both directions that never looked out at that purple/pink view of the Seine or even noticed that a large gold moon was peeking over the cityscape? Tsk-tsk... never miss a thing.

    Thanks, Jack... for confirming

    Bibi, perfect word for this aura and sense of being... perfume.

    Alexa, thanks for sharing, and Virginia, I know you are teasing (right?)

    Bises,
    Genie

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  29. Barbara von EngerDecember 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Paris is just this.

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  30. Rob SiemannDecember 7, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    The perfect music for this is playing inside my head... Jazzy!

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  31. MaryNovember 18, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Beautiful serendipity! When you find something fortunate and wonderful when you least expect it! (Or when you're waiting for 'something else.) :) Lovely shades of blue here. What a spot for an evening walk with a loved one..

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Merci for your comments!