Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Gare de l'Est - Dépêchez-vous!


Gare de l'Est


Have you ever noticed the people running in train stations?  
It is no different in Paris as we see these passengers hurrying off a train.  


I have done the same myself, hurrying to catch a train 
in Madrid, in Prague, in Vienna, in Milan... and even in Paris.  


Why would one need to run 
with sufficient planning of schedules and locations?  
Well, for one, it is never a simple matter 
to find the correct window for ticket sales.  
Buying tickets on-line in advance will reduce the stress.


Perhaps you will have time to sit in the station 
and photograph others who did not plan as well.  Hummmm...



Gare de l'Est
Place du 11 novembre 1918
75010, Paris

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14 comments:

  1. RandyAugust 6, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Nice action photo.

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  2. Sylvia KAugust 6, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Ah, hurry, hurry, hurry!! One of the things we do best -- whether we want to or not! Great capture for the day, Genie! Hope your week is off to a great start!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. JoeAugust 6, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    I don't run for trains any more Genie. There's always another one coming along the tracks.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaAugust 6, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Great motion in this image!
    Léia

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  5. Castles Crowns and CottagesAugust 6, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Train stations are a wonderful "people watching station!" and it's funny how we automatically run, even if we're on time! The thought of a train just means, "DÊPECHEZ-VOUS!"

    Merci Genie, for coming by to visit the white horses! Much love, Anita

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  6. MAugust 6, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Love the movement of the feet! Yesterday's view is fantastic!!!

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  7. La Petite GalleryAugust 6, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Well, this brings back memories of Paris. I was very happy there, every one was lovely to me.
    I was alone and I remember asking a young man in French (TEXAS french)
    *where is la gare) He laughed and said, "You was asking where is the WAR!"
    yvonne

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  8. La Petite GalleryAugust 6, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Sorry,,
    It was-"You are asking,
    Where is the War."
    I am having trouble with my
    arthritis in the fingers, OR,
    maybe senility..??

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  9. JeanieAugust 6, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Ah! Good planning brings good photos! I like it!

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  10. AlexaAugust 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    For peace of mind, my grandmother would get to the train station about two hours early. (I believe I inherited that gene.) You really captured the ambience of the station, Genie.

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  11. JoeinVegasAugust 6, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Same in airports, except there you also have the uncertainty of how slow the security checkpoint is.

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  12. StarmanAugust 6, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Although the trains run pretty much on schedule in Europe, it's not always perfect!

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  13. DianeAugust 6, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Love the action and the colours. Have a great day Diane

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  14. TameraAugust 7, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Great shot, Genie :^)

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Merci for your comments!