Wednesday, May 30, 2012

L'architecture et la glycine



Walking to Église Saint-Etienne du Mont, this scene of architecture, sculpture,
iron fence (en bleu), and climbing wisteria caught my eye. 
There are places all over Paris in full bloom with this cascading lavender bloom.


Rue Clovis
75005, Paris


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25 comments:

  1. Angelsdoor * PennyMay 30, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Lovely Genie! Is that wisteria climbing up the side wall? You sure have an eye for beauty.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  2. French Girl in SeattleMay 30, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    I once had une glycine climbing on a trellis at my house. Jolie, certainement, but what a huge pain in the derriere that plant was! Taking over everything, making a huge mess all over the deck... Yes, definitely: It looks much better sur l'Eglise de St Etienne du Mont! :-)Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. PalomaseaMay 30, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    This is a gorgeous shot, chere Genie! The colors of the wisteria, gate, and window...fantastic composition. Love your talent...I learn so much from you...
    Bises,
    - Irina

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  4. martinealisonMay 30, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    C'est une très jolie façade...
    gros bisous

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  5. Jane and Lance HattattMay 30, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Such a good combination and a wonderful blue of the railings which tones so well with the climber.

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  6. VreniMay 30, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful! I love the blue fence!

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  7. JoeMay 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Wisteria is a great accompaniment to this grand old architecture. Nice capture Genie.

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  8. MalyssMay 30, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    What a romantic and charming view!

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  9. KateMay 30, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Interesting angle on this photo.

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  10. MMay 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    This photo grabs you and transports you to Paris!

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  11. VirginiaMay 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    The wisteria adds a bit of whimsy I think. You have spring and I'm alas still posting dead of winter in Paris! :(
    V

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  12. HarrietMay 30, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    This is a charming photo. Love all the colors and composition.

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  13. This is BelgiumMay 30, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    had them in our little yard here in brussels because previous owners long time ago were french
    it did not survive:(
    anni

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  14. Clueless in BostonMay 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Nice angle to capture the different elements of this shot - iron, stone, glass, wood, and wisteria.

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  15. Sylvia KMay 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I love your composition to begin with and the blue fence and gorgeous wisteria are the perfect touch! Hope your week is going well, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  16. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    A gorgeous view. I like the blue iron fence with the wisteria draping over it, so pretty!

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  17. AlexaMay 30, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    I love it when the wisteria is in bloom! (And I remember this building, which is very near to where I used to live.) Thanks, Genie.

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  18. PatMay 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I'm a sucker for any kind of lavender blooms....wisteria is so gorgeous...sometimes you can see it in Belgrade.

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  19. JamesMay 30, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Wonderful shot!
    J'aime L'architecture et la glycine!

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  20. ErikaMay 30, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Gorgeous shot, dear Génie.
    Je t'embrasse.
    Erika

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  21. JackMay 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    The wonderful bearded head is what I notice. Wisteria sets my teeth on edge . . . it is so weedy that I can't destroy the shoots that invade my yard from my neighbor.

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  22. Angelsdoor * PennyMay 30, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    How very sweet of you to come by and leave such a kind note.. Thank you so much Genie, I truly appreciate you kindness.
    Bisous!
    Penny

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  23. RandyMay 30, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Nice details.

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Wisteria grows profusely where I live. It is almost like kudzoo (google it) as an invasive plant. I do love the way it looks but once it takes hold there is no stopping it. It can take over and kill a tree and it might even take over a house. I had to move away from the last wisteria I had.

    All that said, it is gracefully gorgeous in the spring and dresses up Paris in the most scrumptious way.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  25. MerisiJune 1, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Beautifully captured!

    Glycine climbs all over Vienna, but a month or two earlier. Here the blossoms are long gone.

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Merci for your comments!