Thursday, December 8, 2011

Un carrousel?



At first glance this could be a rather sporty red Peugeot moto (with pink accents) 
alongside a poster advertising soap from Reims. 
With a longer view one sees a carrousel
(with counterclockwise rotation)
zoom-zoom!




(Joyeux anniversaire, ma chère Holly!) 


Le Carrousel de la Gare Montparnasse
Métro Montparnasse Bienvenue
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29 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleDecember 8, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Astucieux, très astucieux, Genie. Bravo! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. Carrie Waller WatercolorsDecember 8, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Such a great pic!!

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  3. martinealisonDecember 8, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Quand "Peugeot" met ses chevaux dans son moteur...!!
    Gros bisous

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  4. PetDecember 8, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Nearly like in a dream :-)

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  5. JoeDecember 8, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    The motor bike looks like its about to rev it's engine and break free from the set counterclockwise rotation of the carousel.

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  6. Shell SherreeDecember 8, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    A carousel with a fun and quirky twist! A beautiful capture, Genie ~ I love both images.

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  7. Shell SherreeDecember 8, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    And bon anniversaire to your dear Holly!

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  8. brattcatDecember 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    cheers, holly. hope there's a carousel with a motorbike in your future.

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  9. biebkriebelsDecember 8, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I wouldn't have noticed it was a carousel when you didn't show the second photo. Love the first one.

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  10. HollyDecember 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Merci for the birthday wishes! Last year it wasn't the red zoom-zoom but red coat running all thru Paris in the snow. I think I will use that rocket ship on the right to wisk me over there today to celebrate with a caramel tarte and a couple rides around the Carrousel before heading to "our" market & church for the processional. Sigh. :-) A girl can daydream on her way to work... and then make her own macarons & tartes (using her french Eric Keyser cookbook!)

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  11. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenDecember 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I would have not noticed the carousel had you not shown the second photo Genie.
    Sam

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  12. MalyssDecember 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    You should like my today's post...:o)

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  13. Sylvia KDecember 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I've not seen one of those on a carousel, but I bet kids love it! How fun and what great shots, Genie! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  14. Cezar and LéiaDecember 8, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    So beautiful carrousel!
    I also love this subject!
    Léia

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  15. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love the advertisement for soap...how cute. Why is it that the French always know how to put together such great ads?

    Sweet!

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  16. WayneDecember 8, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    A carousel with motorcycles, that's cool.

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  17. StarmanDecember 8, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I like the thing that looks like a little trolley.

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  18. JackDecember 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Nice. The local carousels all seem to have horses, not motorcycles. (Happy b-day, Holly.)

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  19. TheChieftessDecember 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Nicely done!!! I like the close up best!!!

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  20. AlexaDecember 8, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    How cool is that? I know some little boys (and some big ones, come to think of it) who would just love to ride on that carrousel. Happy birthday to Holly!

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  21. cocoa and coconut December 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a cool post Genie! I love this motorcycle carrousel..and the little babies in the bath..how bizarre mais mignon!

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  22. cocoa and coconut December 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a cool post Genie! I love this motorcycle carrousel..and the little babies in the bath..how bizarre mais mignon!

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  23. RandyDecember 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wonderful shots Genie. I thought the first shot was one taken on the street.

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  24. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsDecember 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    A fabulous shot .......position, position, position.
    Bon weekend.

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  25. MDecember 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I wish we could all hop on that rocket and take off on a girls night out to celebrate Holly's birthday in the City of Lights! Just beautiful ... I am ready to go for a ride.

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  26. VirginiaDecember 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh our Petit Prince would have loved that moto! Cute Carrousel Genie.
    V

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  27. JamesDecember 13, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Wonderful! I love the top shot!

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  28. KateDecember 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Ah, my favorite image and wish that I could find more of these here in MN. Not to be, tho!

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  29. MaryNovember 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Well, that is a sweet ride indeed! Very cool. :) I love carousels.. especially the unique ones..

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Merci for your comments!