Friday, March 1, 2013

Montmartre - être un observateur



Two café chairs...
one for sitting, and the other for...


Just outside the café on the warm terrace, 
this young man watched the pedestrians taking a Sunday stroll.

Was he waiting for a friend, for a sweetheart?  We will never know.




Le Relais de la Butte
Rue Ravignan et Rue des 3 Frères
Montmartre
75018 Paris
 
 
This is my entry for City Daily Photo Bloggers March theme day, "café chairs" 
and what better place to find them than in Paris!  
Click HERE to see café chairs featured by bloggers from around the world.
 
 
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38 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 1, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I'm going to say a sweetheart Genie, it's Paris after all, so romantic oui.

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  2. Angelsdoor * PennyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    He looks very happy, I am thinking sweetheart..
    Beautiful photo Genie.

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  3. JimMarch 1, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Too cool.

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  4. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 1, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    His girl friend went to freshen up !

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  5. AnnMarch 1, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Hmmm... I do that all the time
    one chair for sitting
    the other for leaning
    and a place to put my bag.

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  6. Sylvia KMarch 1, 2013 at 12:58 AM

    Yep, sweetheart -- either his or he's hoping to attract one! Love it! Have a great weekend, Genie!!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  7. JoeMarch 1, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Hmmm. The casual position, relaxed into the shoulders with one arm resting yet securing the second chair. The slightly eager gaze to the right with perhaps the hint of a grin suggest a touch of anticipation. The sunglasses combined with the slightly formal jack hanging on the back of the chair suggest a man prepared for all occasions day or night. I think he is waiting for someone and wants to impress. J.

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  8. MalyssMarch 1, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    A beautiful B&W, and so inspiring! I'd use it for a writing class!

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  9. MMarch 1, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Genie, the play of light in this photo is beautiful. It looks like he's on a stage in the center spotlight just waiting for the leading lady to make her entrance and take her place in the chair beside him. Love the windy hairdo, too!

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  10. Cezar and LéiaMarch 1, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Wonderful picture!I love his style! :)
    Léia

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  11. martinealisonMarch 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Peut-être une invitation... !!
    Une belle photo ma chère Génie.
    Gros bisous.

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  12. GreensboroDailyPhotoMarch 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    I want to be sitting there RIGHT NOW. One chair or two!

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  13. brattcatMarch 1, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    you bring us right into the heart of the scene with this wonderful portrait.

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  14. brattcatMarch 1, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    you bring us right into the heart of the scene with this wonderful portrait.

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  15. Tanya BreeseMarch 1, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    i love this one!

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  16. Janey and Co.March 1, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    He looks relaxed and happy to be outside.

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  17. DzjiedzjeeMarch 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Just enjoying the sun I guess ;-)

    Greetings from the Netherlands,
    DzjieDzjee

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  18. Paulita March 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Love the relaxed feeling of expectation.

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  19. VirginiaMarch 1, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I thought it was a SHE! Love this shot.
    V

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  20. Sketchbook WanderingMarch 1, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    I love a photo into which our own thoughts can be projected...I'm thinking he is happy, he is, not waiting, he is just in the moment & very comfortable with that 2nd chair!

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  21. rafMarch 1, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    A super take on the theme. Well done, Genie!

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  22. DarylMarch 1, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    parfait

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  23. SRQMarch 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    This is a terrific take on theme day, Genie. I really like the human element and how he's casaully leaning on the other chair.

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  24. AnneMarch 1, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    perhaps saving the chair for someone who catches his eye...!

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  25. beatrice DeMarch 1, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    So manything happend there.

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  26. TheChieftessMarch 1, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Just basking in the sunshine!!!

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  27. StarmanMarch 1, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Unlike your other commentors, I don't think he's waiting for anyone.

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  28. JoMarch 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    wonderful post for theme day, love it!
    I am not sure he waiting for anyone as he is way too relaxed...

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  29. AlexaMarch 1, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Love that you did this in b/w. Very nice! Bon weekend, ma chère --

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  30. JackMarch 1, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Interesting interpretation of the theme, Genie. I laughed when I noticed that there is a black rectangle lined up with his eyes . . . kind of like binoculars attached to his sunglasses.

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  31. RandyMarch 1, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    I think he was waiting to have his photo taken.

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  32. wilfMarch 2, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Spot on to the theme...:)

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  33. MaryMarch 2, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    What a perfect way to spend an afternoon. :) And my money is definitely on sweetheart!

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  34. TameraMarch 2, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Very nice interpretation of the theme!

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  35. Valladolid Daily PhotoMarch 3, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Like your choice for the theme day.

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  36. VreniMarch 3, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    He looks very relaxed... and cool.

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  37. Photos by StanMarch 4, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    A 'he'?! My first thought was that it was a 'she' [and, an attractive one at that]. LOL The vignette works very well with this image. Well done!

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  38. Babzy.BMarch 13, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    belle illustration du thème :)

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Merci for your comments!