Monday, July 30, 2012

Bassin de la Villette - Pétanque




In the long promenade around Bassin de la Villette,
one can see many games of Pétanque and players of all ages. 


 
Although this man seemed quite intense
let me assure you that it was a lively, spirited game among friends,
including women.


(Couldn't this be an Olympic sport?)


 

Bassin de la Villette
Quai de la Loire
75019, Paris
Métro Laumière


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21 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERJuly 30, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Une grande concentration !

    Pierre

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattJuly 30, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Whatever, the concentration is so very apparent in this wonderful portrait photograph. Pétanque, played all over France, is so very symbolic of that particular nation.

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  3. JoeJuly 30, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Great portrait Genie. If you can judge a man by his pétanque I think you could call this guy "committed".

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  4. PetronelaJuly 30, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    You have a very charming, bohemian blog. I am in love with Paris myself, I have never been there, yet I know many things about this astonishing city. Kisses.

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  5. PetJuly 30, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Even in the middle of Paris!
    French are incorrigibles :-)

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  6. This is BelgiumJuly 30, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    always a wonderful subject for photographers !

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  7. carol l mckennaJuly 30, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Very creatively informative post ~and great blog ~ thanks, namaste, (A Creative Harbor)

    ps ~ thanks for coming by my blog ^_^

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  8. Sylvia KJuly 30, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Love the expression on his face! Now that is being "involved" in the game! How fun! And it is fun to see people enjoying whatever they're involved in! Great capture for the day as always, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  9. Janey and Co.July 30, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    He certainly looks focused!

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  10. BirdmanJuly 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    He's got the 'look' of the Olympic competition.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    You can tell by his intense concentration that he is definitely a man on a mission and yes, I think Petanque should be an Olympic event. :) I'd watch!

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  12. PatJuly 30, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Concentration! Yes, I think it should be in the Olympics. Wonder why it isn't.

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  13. VirginiaJuly 30, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Well better pétanque than beach party volleyball. This guy is much younger than the crowd I hang with at Luxembourg! Great shot.
    V

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  14. My name is RietJuly 30, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    We always do that when we camp in Spain and it is so much fun.

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  15. RandyJuly 30, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Great expression on his face.

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  16. Sara LouiseJuly 31, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Do you play Genie? :)

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Well it would definitely be a gold for the French is it was so Genie, nice to hear that there were women playing also..

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  18. MaryJuly 31, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    He's definitely focused, but having lots of fun at the same time. Such concentration. He's desirous of a win, that's for sure! :)

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  19. cath carboneAugust 1, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Belle photo, tu as bien saisi l'instant !!!
    bises
    cath

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  20. Sketchbook WanderingAugust 3, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Fun! A stop action portrait!

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  21. GringoAugust 5, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Totally focussed!

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Merci for your comments!