Just before walking into the Basilique de Notre-Dame des Victoires,
I sensed a movement out of the corner of my eye.
Looking up to the left in this premier étage window,
I saw this little child actually licking the window.
By the time I could swing my lens his way,
he was looking wistfully down at the street
to the older children in the Place des Petits-Pères.
The church façade is reflected in the large windows.
Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires
6, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires
(Rue de Banque et Rue des Petits-Pères)
Place des Petits-Pères
75002 Paris
Dear Genie, this is really a brilliant picture. Just "a day in the life of"... so very innocent, melancholy, and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI want to give that little one a hug and make him smile! :)
Bon weekend, sweet friend..
Bises,
- Irina
elicited a quiet, "Aw,"-- sentimental favor for the photograph and commiseration with the subject
ReplyDeleteEncore un voyeur!
ReplyDeleteMais, je remarque que toi aussi, Genie, tu aimes bien photographier les fenêtres... :-)
And a lovely little boy indeed. Great photo Genie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific capture!
ReplyDeleteThe child looks deep in thought. Dreaming about lollipops, and rainbows?
ReplyDeleteI'd say we see a petite fille, non?..No matter , the picture is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful kid there, and he looks curious about what is going on outside!
ReplyDeleteLéia
A very sweet picture.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. Also the red dot is interesting. Thanks for showing.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you capture the essence of life in Paris!
ReplyDeleteWhat an outstanding picture. You have such a good eye.
ReplyDeleteand wearing ROUGE! How adorable.
ReplyDeleteV
Love this image Genie, what a precious little face.
ReplyDeleteTres jolie photo,j aime bcp l expression du petit ;o)
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet capture!!!
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet if you returned in 18 years and told him what you saw, he'd be mortified.
ReplyDeleteTrop mimi! He looks like he's waiting anxiously for someone. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I bet he thought the window tasted pretty good! I remember when mine were that age and the crazy things they did/tasted/felt/ate/drank! And they all grew up healthy!!! Priceless capture, Genie! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sylvia
Beautiful slice of life capture...and the red dot adds to the photo.
ReplyDeleteTo see this photo it's a privilege for me! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAaaw, le pauvre petit, left behind by the big kids. Looks like this might be a day-care center or school. Nicely captured, Genie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific capture!
ReplyDeleteAw, so cute - lovely candid and the added bonus of a reflection too.
ReplyDeleteN'est-ce pas qu'il est adorable? Excellent photo!
ReplyDeletePrecious! Such a pensive and wistful looking little man!
ReplyDeletethis is such a sweet and endearing photo
ReplyDeleteBonjour mon amie .. what a gorgeous little French face literally licking the windows ... and the brush-strokes of red add the finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteA picture of child's innocence! Very touching!
ReplyDeleteBonjour, mon petit.
ReplyDeleteLike coming out of a Victor Hugo novel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic capture; quite beautiful. Licking the window probably wouldn't have made it any better.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth :)
Genie...This is such a precious picture. That little boy is the cutest thing. I know you we’re tickled to see him licking the glass. Too sweet. the other genie
ReplyDeleteoh, my. i love this!
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