Thursday, March 7, 2013

Père Lachaise - la chouette et son ombre



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A majestic tomb


Rising above most of the tombs in this area of the famed Père Lachaise, three mighty owls stand watch perched between stone garlands.  The crown supports a shield that surely identifies the family.  How could I have failed to note the name and the story.  Alas, a momentary lapse, but I will return for another look.  


The skies may never be this blue again


Cimetière du Père Lachaise
75020, Paris

 

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18 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMarch 7, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Awesome capture, gorgeous BLUE skies and a fascinating tomb!! Look forward to learning more! Hope your week is going well, Genie! Enjoy!!

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  2. MerisiMarch 7, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Very interesting and unusual owl, standing guard or rather waiting to serve as a guide to the light?

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  3. JoeMarch 7, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Such grandeur for a tomb. I suspect this family wanted to leave their mark on the world in life as well as death. I hope their mark was a good one.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaMarch 7, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Amazing lights and beautiful shadow in this image, I like the owl!Different tomb!
    Léia

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  5. Shell SherreeMarch 7, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    I love the notion of owls protecting tombs. Seems so fluffy and benevolent. It's a beautiful image, Genie!

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  6. TameraMarch 7, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful! The next time I visit Paris, I will make time to visit Pere Lachaise.

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  7. Janey and Co.March 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Somehow I don't think you need a reason to return to Paris! ......but that is a good one! I will be patiently waiting.

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  8. brattcatMarch 7, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    the skies were definitely not blue when i walked there...lovely shot, genie.

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  9. DarylMarch 7, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    i am hoping for blue skies when i get there

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  10. JoeinVegasMarch 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    And little round windows so those inside can see the bright sunshine.

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  11. AnnMarch 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    What a wonderful pic
    the sky looks amazing.

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  12. DonnaMarch 7, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    I Almost made it to France...we were across the river in Germany...
    Looks lovely! Love all the photos...

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  13. StarmanMarch 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Never fear, the Paris sky will be blue at least once more this year!

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  14. AlexaMarch 7, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Wonderful detail, Genie! And I sincerely hope the skies ARE this blue when you return to collect that info.

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  15. RandyMarch 7, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    That is wonderful.

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  16. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 8, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Starman, you have such a drole sense of humor. Perhaps there will be two of those days... I can hope.

    No matter how many times I have been to PL, there is something new to see or to be seen in a different light, a different season.

    If you go to Paris, do not miss it.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  17. MadAboutParisMarch 21, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Found it:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/arcanamundi/2932224739/in/photostream/

    Go back one photo and you'll see the entire dome!
    xx,
    M

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  18. JamesMarch 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I took almost the exact same shot of this tomb a couple of days before you posted this and alas I have the same problem. :-(

    I let you know if I figure it out.

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Merci for your comments!