Friday, April 27, 2012

Monsieur et sa trottinette


Two minutes before I saw this gentleman zipping by on his trottinette, I captured a younger man going in the opposite direction.  As you can see from the photo, monsieur is moving at a good pace.

The trottinette is not just a child's sidewalk ride to school!


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Rue Saint Louis en l'Île
Île Saint Louis
75004 Paris

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28 comments:

  1. ErikaApril 27, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    L'essence coute trop et alors il faut se débrouiller. . Je vois que ton personnage est très rapide. Passe une belle journée et un beau fin de semaine. Merci pour cette photo très sympa.
    Bisou de l'Italie. Erika

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  2. VreniApril 27, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Funny capture - especially because Monsieur seems to be middle-aged and to love the French food... ;-)

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  3. VreniApril 27, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Funny capture - especially because Monsieur seems to be middle-aged and to love the French food... ;-)

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  4. JamesApril 27, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    C'est trop fort! :o)

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  5. MalyssApril 27, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    When I was a kid, I had one, much different , and much more comfortable. But I was impatient to grow up and to leave it. Today, it seems that some people feel like being kids again . Strange how things change..

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  6. Rob-bearApril 27, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Je ne pense pas que monsieur est dans son deuxième enfance. Il est simplement pratique.

    And my, aren't you attracting a lot of comments en français. La vie est très intérresant. N'est-ce pas?

    Bises, mon ami!

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  7. LouiseApril 27, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    That's too funny! I actually did laugh out loud. Good on him.

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  8. AndyApril 27, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    The first thing that came to my mind is that he has stolen the scooter and is making a get-a-way.

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  9. biebkriebelsApril 27, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Oh dear this looks a bit silly, such a heavy weight at this small toy. He better could walk.

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  10. s.cApril 27, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Real great street view.Like it

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  11. Cezar and LéiaApril 27, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    This picture is wonderful, an artistic composition!
    Léia

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  12. brattcatApril 27, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    genie, this is a treasure.

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  13. DebApril 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Only in Paris can an older gentleman on a scooter look perfectly natural.

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  14. French Girl in SeattleApril 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Monsieur is exercising and saving money, and having a blast in the process. Monsieur est tres intelligent, Genie. Great capture! Veronique (French Girl in Seatte)

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  15. martinealisonApril 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Une photo géniale!!! je trouve que ce monsieur a le look pour faire de la trottinette !!! sourire!
    Gros bisous

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  16. PetApril 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    What's going on in Europe? :-)

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  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    You have to give him credit! I've often wondered what it would be like to ride on one of these!

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  18. StarmanApril 27, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Can you imagine a banker in NYC going to work like this?

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  19. AlexaApril 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    LOL, Starman—and no I can't!
    This guy may dress like a staid businessman, but you obviously can't tell this book by its cover. You go, monsieur!
    Really great capture(s), Genie. Bon weekend!

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  20. PalomaseaApril 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Chere Genie, that is a fabulous shot!
    I love this monsieur's joie de vivre!
    I've missed much, but am going back to catch up with all of your brilliant photos, sweet friend...
    Hope all is well...
    Bises,
    - Irina

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  21. ALApril 27, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Looks like executive travel expenses have taken a turn for the worse...! LOL

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  22. MelissaApril 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Very funny! In our town there are no school buses, so if a child rides one of these to school sometimes you see the parent "bringing it home" :)

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 28, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I had to wait for this shot. The streets were relatively empty this January day and Monsieur was chatting with friends, a couple, and had this scooter in his hand. Holly and I walked ahead about 50 meters and when speeding guy (previous post) came screaming by, I got a single shot of him. Then, I could hear the sound of the scooter coming towards us and was hesitant to get him head-on, capturing him as he sped by. There is no shame in riding a trottinette, and this was obviously his vehicle of choice. I count myself lucky to have been there to witness the ride!

    I do not think that the French, the Parisians, are overly concerned about any perceptions of this mode of transportation. There are many days that I would have loved to scooted on my way in Paris!

    Have a great weekend, all.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  24. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaApril 28, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    What a great capture. Reliving a little of his youth before heading off to work, perhaps?

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  25. MaryApril 29, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I think he might be having a grand time.. I would love to see the expression on his face! :D Great shot as always, Genie!

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  26. PerthDailyPhotoApril 29, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Oh I love this one Genie, his 'inner child' must escape every time he has a ride! Exhilalrating!!

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  27. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    And on the L'Ile St. Louis no less. He's quite the brave soul.

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  28. Photos by StanMay 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Precious!!! But, did you know that you caught a shot of the infamous scooter thief in action?!

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Merci for your comments!