Thursday, September 27, 2012

Le cycliste




Ready to ride


She came whizzing by,
 and it was all I could do to get my camera up for a shot.



Plaid must be quite the style now.  
My friend Bibi at A Yankee-in-Belgrade 
spotted a fellow clad in plaid from head to toe.  



Rue du Cardinal Lemoine
75005, Paris
Métro Cardinal Lemoine
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35 comments:

  1. VirginiaSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Helmet? Hat? Love the plaid shorts? Skirt??
    V

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  2. French Girl in SeattleSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Très stylish, non? Talking about which, before you head out, check out mon fashion post Genie :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. Sylvia KSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Ah, so very FRENCH!! I love it and what a great shot, Genie, as always! Hope you're getting ready for a great weekend!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  4. MelissaSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Oh wow! Good to always have your camera ready! I think that is a decorated helmet. All in all, it's a pretty functional outfit.

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  5. KateSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Love the photo. Have you ever visited Copehagen Chic? Great bicycle photos.

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  6. Jane and Lance HattattSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Hello Genie:
    She is really splendid and, we should imagine, totally confident. Where else but Paris?!!

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  7. martinealisonSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Une tenue plutôt originale !... La capture si rapide fut-elle est vraiment réussie!
    Gros bisous

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  8. megiSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    So beautiful image !!!
    So frech! So elegant!
    Thans for the nice foto!
    have a nice day
    greetings
    Megi

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  9. VreniSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Wow, what an outfit for riding the bicycle!

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  10. Lolo ©ByLoloSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Très originale cette tenue :-))
    Bonne journée
    Bises, Laure
    http://ptitesphotosdelolo.blogspot.fr/

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  11. Lolo ©ByLoloSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:37 AM

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  12. JoeSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Quite the outfit for cycling. Only in Paris.

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  13. GringoSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Well done Genie, excellent shot! It makes me want to know more about her....
    Have a good week....

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  14. MerisiSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    This lady sure looks as if she is coming from far away, and going strong towards her next destination!
    Great capture, Genie!

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  15. PeterParisSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    Perfectly equipped biker ... maybe except for a helmet. Hidden under the hat?

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  16. s.cSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Only in Paris for sure. Great shot.

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  17. AndySeptember 27, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    She would stand out in a crowd.

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  18. Janey and Co.September 27, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    I am so happy that you are a fast draw! Love the picture.

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  19. OhSoVintageSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Oh so stylish. You wouldn't find anyone looking like this cycling in the UK (sadly).

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  20. LouiseSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I love that most cyclists in Paris are in heels!

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  21. orvokkiSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    How stylish! And this can only be seen in Paris, I think.

    Autumn greetings.

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  22. MSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    So glad you had your camera ready to capture this fascinating outfit (clothes and bike)!

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  23. WalterSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Ahhhh! What fun those streets are!

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  24. Lisa Graham September 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Oh my gosh, SHE would make a great painting. Good shot! Those pants! That helmet!

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  25. EsmeSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Great shot.

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  26. PatSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Tres chic....I think I'll post a plaid guy I 'shot' the other day and link back to you....in a few days. They'd make a great pair!

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  27. Irredento UrbanitaSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    What a courage to waer that pants!!!

    Hugs

    Val

    Barcelona Daily Photo

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  28. KristieSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    WOW! Dressed to the nines! Bicycling never looked so stylish! :)

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  29. StarmanSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Interesting outfit.

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  30. AlexaSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    Kudos for the great capture (especially under the circumstances). Do you suppose she turned her helmet into a chic chapeau herself?

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  31. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Her boots are quite fine and very stylish... leather driving gloves, riding vest... I am not so sure about what she is wearing on her head, perhaps a helmet and a hat on top of that?

    This should have been in b/w but I just could not resist her red plaid shorts!

    What I did not say is that this is on a sharp corner heading toward Église St Etienne du Mont and I was a bit too close to the curb. I did not think that I was in danger, but my husband pulled me back right after I "clicked." I only got this one shot but I wanted to run after her and snap a few more - haha!

    Thank you all for your much- appreciated comments.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  32. Sketchbook WanderingSeptember 28, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Oh but you are fast! Adorable outfit!

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  33. genieSeptember 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Wish I could look that sexie on a bike. I just look like an idiotic old lady :-) Great capture. the other genie

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  34. DarylOctober 2, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    how cool .. plaid hot pants, do they still call them hot pants ?

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  35. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 4, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    How on earth do French women look so chic ALL the time I wonder Genie...the tartan shorts are fantastic, well captured.

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Merci for your comments!