Tuesday, July 17, 2012

L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre



After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre
we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street.

Perhaps he was just out for a Sunday meet-up with other musicians.


(for Vreni)


Rue d'Aligre
Marché d'Aligre
75012, Paris


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26 comments:

  1. Lisa Graham July 17, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Oh...I will bet listening to him was as good as dessert after your oysters!

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  2. RandyJuly 17, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Awesome portrait.

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  3. Angelsdoor * PennyJuly 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Bonjour Genie,
    What a happy fellow he is.. I wish I could have been there... Sounds like you are having such a wonderful time.
    Enjoy!
    Penny

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  4. French Girl in SeattleJuly 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Beautiful portrait, Genie. I love the attitude, too. An accordionist in Paris... almost too good to be true, eh? [Please tell me he was not playing Piaf's "La Vie en Rose?!" :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  5. dsJuly 17, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    He's wonderful! I especially like the fact that he's in black and white, so much more atmospheric. Thank you.

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  6. Sylvia KJuly 17, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Wonderful, Genie! I can hear him play in my mind! Love it! What a great capture! Hope your week is off to a good start! Enjoy, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  7. MaryJuly 17, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    He loves playing his instrument. It's obvious. And that must have made him even more fun to listen to. Thanks for sharing this photo, Genie! I love it. :)

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  8. martinealisonJuly 17, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Un petit air d'accordéon dans la rue en ville est toujours romantique et fascinant...
    Jolie photo.
    Gros bisous à vous.

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  9. PalomaseaJuly 17, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Fantastic shot, chere Genie!
    He looks happy, and no matter how cliche...I love accordion music in Paris...
    I am humming along now! :)
    Bises,
    - Irina

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  10. Pierre BOYERJuly 17, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    J'aime beaucoup...
    :-)

    Pierre

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  11. JoeJuly 17, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Hope he was playing "La vie en rose".

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  12. AlexaJuly 17, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Terrific portrait, Genie!

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  13. BirdmanJuly 17, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Such a cool portrait. He loves his music! You can see that.

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  14. Rob-bearJuly 17, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    This seems like someone who gets joy from his music. Delightful portrait, Genie.

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  15. brattcatJuly 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    what a wonderful, timeless portrait.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Marvelous portrait shot Genie, he looks like quite a character and of course I had to Google Podologie (shop in background) I had a feeling it was something to do with the feet!!

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  17. Clueless in BostonJuly 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Wonderful portrait. Looks like it could be out of a book from the 1950s.

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  18. AnnJuly 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    He looks like he really loves what he's doing.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    He not only looks like he enjoys having his picture taken but also loves playing his accordion. :)

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  20. Sketchbook WanderingJuly 17, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Even if I weren't a huge fan of the accordion, I would love this photo! The lines are very musical!

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  21. Rob SiemannJuly 17, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Quel beau portrait!

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  22. My name is RietJuly 17, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    What a great shot. I can hear him play.

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  23. VreniJuly 17, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Thank you VERY MUCH for the dedication! I haven´t been to the Marché d´Aligre this time, but I will go there for sure, as it´s only a short hop from "my" apartment. Maybe I will see Monsieur l´accordéoniste...

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    So glad that you like my new Paris friend, and I will be looking for him again on my next trip to deliver his portrait. He was a bit of a card, a jovial sort. I guess if you are going to play on the streets of Paris, you need to be a bit outgoing.

    This is yet another example of why I love Paris so... you never know what the day holds. Get up early or you might miss some of it.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  25. Cezar and LéiaJuly 18, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    It's a beautiful portrait and I imagine a nice music as well!
    Léia

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  26. JamesJuly 27, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I love this shot! It's one of those that I wish I took.

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Merci for your comments!