Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Place des Vosges


Place des Vosges


The angles and patterns seen in this 400 year old square reflect the old and the new.  The lines of green superimposed on the curves of the lampposts and the never-ending archways are pleasing to the eye.


The four rows of houses forming the square were all built to the same design.  On a sunless day it is possible to enter the park and then lose your sense of direction.  Well, perhaps with dark clouds rolling in from the west, you will get your bearings again.


Place des Vosges
75004, Paris



16 comments:

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Beautiful Genie!

French Girl in Seattle said...

Un classique parisien! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

Vreni said...

One of my favourite places in Paris!

Starman said...

I can't remember ever seeing anyone in the parc.

Joe said...

The curve in the lamp post is the focal point in this one Genie. It is such a contrast to the straight lines in the rest of the image.

Alain said...

Un endroit très recherché qui abrite quelques célébrités.

Tamera said...

I would like to spend an afternoon there, reading a book or daydreaming.

VenetiaMicio said...

Une envie irrésistible de me trouver là ! Merci Genie
xxx
Danielle

Louise said...

Gorgeous photo Genie. The green is so lush. All that beautiful manicured, empty grass.

Daryl said...

tres belle even with drizzle and dark clouds

This is Belgium said...

an eternal beauty !

Jeanie said...

This is one of my very favorite places -- a place of memories so lovely! And yes, it is beautiful and the architecture something to behold. You've given me an extra smile today!

Alexa said...

Love the juxtaposition of shapes in this shot. (And the brooding sky) Nice!

Randy said...

Love that street lamp.

Jack said...

I love this composition, Genie. Of course, with this marvelous setting, you might have closed your eyes and clicked the shutter button and ended up with something beautiful!

Cezar and Léia said...

So beautiful composition, I love that lamp!
Léia