Monday, April 23, 2012

Portrait in St. Denis



While walking the narrow streets of St. Denis, this gentleman popped out of the small restaurant and asked me to take his photo.  I think that he will be pleased when I return with a copy for him.

A camera always makes opportunities, most of which are good.


St. Denis (northern suburb of Paris)
Île de France

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24 comments:

  1. MalyssApril 23, 2012 at 3:10 AM

    I'd like to know how people react when you come back with a picture..

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  2. My name is RietApril 23, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    That is fun. He looks good on the photo so he will be pleased.
    Have a nice day!

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  3. JoeApril 23, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    How wonderful that he asked you to photograph him. Please thank him from all of us. Perhaps you could provide him with a copy of the comments.

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  4. MerisiApril 23, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Sweet! :-)

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  5. brattcatApril 23, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    you have us all smiling today. thank you.

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  6. HalcyonApril 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Looks like a friendly fellow! I'm sure he'll love the photo. :)

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  7. Sylvia KApril 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    You do indeed have all of us smiling today, Genie! What a fun capture and I know he'll love it! Enjoy your day/evening, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  8. Hana de PragueApril 23, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Nice capture, Genie! The guy looks very nice and I´m sure he will be happy to see you again with the photo!
    It happens me sometimes in Paris that the people ask me to take a picture of them but I never tried to come back with their photos - it´s a nice idea, I will do it next time!
    Hana

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  9. Gail, northern CaliforniaApril 23, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    He knows and enjoys a pretty lady when he sees one. Imagine his surprise when you return with a copy for him!

    It brought back a fond memory. Here in northern California we have giant sequoia trees that are so large they've cut a hole for driving through one. It's fairly frustrating for tourists because naturally they can't drive and take a photograph. I offered to take a fellow's picture as he drove through, got his business card, then sent it to his office via e-mail. He was able to share his weekend outing with his co-workers...co-workers who were a little skeptical about his story of driving through a tree! ;-)

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  10. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I think that it's wonderful you take a copy of the photos back to them. I imagine you have made many a friend doing this. So sweet of you, Genie!

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoApril 23, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    He certainly does seem to be very pleased with himself, no wonder, being photographed by a lovely lady, nice one Genie.

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  12. HarrietApril 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    What a nice warm, friendly face. He's going to love it.

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  13. TheChieftessApril 23, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I love that he asked you to take his photo!!!

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  14. MaryApril 23, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Now here's a big smile from me on a Monday morning! What a friendly, sweet man he must be! I also would like to hear his reaction when you gift him with a photo. What fun. :)

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  15. AlexaApril 23, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Hope he works at the restaurant and didn't just happen to be there then, so you CAN give him a copy. I just love that he asked you to take his picture!

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  16. martinealisonApril 23, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Aux Philippines j'ai eu un cas similaire et je sais que ce fut un réel plaisir que de prendre la photo et j'imagine votre enthousiasme.
    Belle capture.
    Gros bisous

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  17. This is BelgiumApril 23, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Just what I was thinking and just what I posted a minute on Virginia's blog=
    "Photography enhances worldwide friendships is the conclusion I arrive at today"

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  18. Siddhartha JoshiApril 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Oh yes, he will be very very pleased when you return with his copy...I have actually never done this, but it does sound like the right thing to do :)

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  19. Lynne with an eApril 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Sounds like a charming encounter, with a charming result. I like that it's in black and white. And that he's wearing a toque. And that you'll see him again.

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  20. AlApril 23, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    It's a very natural portrait, he should be pleased.

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  21. RandyApril 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Great portrait.

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  22. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 24, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Malyss, I have been returning photos for years and years. I have never been disappointed with the reaction, thinking that many of my subjects rarely see a photo of themselves.

    I had been carrying a photo of the "piano man" who often plays on Pont St. Louis for almost two years. I saw him again, but had left the photo in the apartment.

    On our last Sunday in Paris, I finally saw him on Rue Mouffetard at Place de la Contrescarpe. Actually, I delivered photos in four different locations that day - Bingo!

    So, I will add this photo to those I will carry back to Paris. This gentleman either works at this café or is a regular on this narrow street so close to the Basilica. Stay tuned...

    Bises,
    Genie

    Oh, you can see the "piano man" here http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/04/piano-man.html

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  23. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 24, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Gail, I love that story and what a wonderful memory you presented him. Those trees are unbelievable!

    Bises,
    G

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  24. KateApril 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Friendships made through encounters such as this are always so much fun and satisfying. A good example of the quality of short-term relationships!

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Merci for your comments!