Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Rue des Thermopyles - Une porte verte



In photographing the door, I almost missed the three bird houses over the portal.

I hope the inhabitants are safe from the kitty I saw a few paces away!


(I wondered if Veron was related to Lynyrd?)


Rue des Thermopyles
75014, Paris

20 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Great shot! Love the green door! I, too, hope the birdies are safe! Hope your week is off to a great start, Genie! Enjoy!

Hugs
Sylvia

Rob-bear said...

Une autre porte — en verte. Avec des vignes s'élevant tout autour de lui. Potentially a restful place, but I'm not sure. What is the name on the door?

Jane and Lance Hattatt said...

Hello Genie:
Ah, the intrigue of a door in a wall. Always a fascination.

We too hope that the birds are sufficiently out of reach! Life is fraught with danger!

martinealison said...

Une porte charmante et envoûtante...
De très jolis nichoirs...
Belle photo.
gros bisous

My name is Riet said...

Oh I love that green door and I almost missed the bird housdes too.
Have a nice day

Joe said...

I think Veron Skinner receives some large parcels with a letter opening that wide. Nice capture Genie.

Malyss said...

Doors are always mysteries that are asking to be solved...

Shell Sherree said...

I'd have missed them too, unless kitty was circling. A very pretty scene, Genie.

M said...

Love the turquoise trellis detail! Lovely photo

Louise said...

I'm glad that you pointed out the pretty little bird houses. I was hoping to see exotic birds in Paris, but mainly saw pigeons and sparrows!

Amanda Summer said...

what a delightful contrast - a green door and a burning gate (thermopyle means burning gate in greek!)

Cezar and Léia said...

I imagine a cute family of birds living in that little house!wow clever capture!I'm always enchanted by doors and this one is adorable in green!
bisous
Léia

VenetiaMicio said...

Quand j'étais jeune je travaillais non loin de cette petite rue. Dans certains coins du 14e c'est souvent la campagne, il suffit de pousser quelques portes cochères !
Bien vu Genie
XXX
Danielle

Anonymous said...

Great photo Genie! I love looking at the doors and entryways of France. They are so beautiful and always painted in the most gorgeous colors!

Clueless in Boston said...

Nice green door. I thought most of the portes in Paris were blue:)

Alexa said...

Sold! (I wish—but wouldn't you love to see what's behind that green door?)

Pat said...

Good one...know this song?

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Danielle, your Micio would have been right at home in this quiet street. I saw many of his kitty-cousins that day.

Amanda, I should have thought to look that up. Thank you for that. I need to see if I can discover more about this street, sequestered and quiet.

Louise, you should head to Buttes Chaumont or to Parc Monceau. I had a nice conversation with a Japanese photographer who was at Monceau to capture the interesting birds. (who knew?)

I am always intrigued by a closed door and I love the color on this one!

Bises,
Genie

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Bibi, I think that it is a classic and probably played by Dick Clark back in the day...

Bises,
Genie

Bergson said...

une entrée bien fleurie