Saturday, November 2, 2013

Pont Louis-Philippe - Île Saint-Louis



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Pont Louis-Philippe


Yes, the rain was relentless, 
but Paris keeps moving without regard to the weather.


This stone arch-bridge connects the Quai de Bourbon 
on the Île Saint-Louis with the Saint-Gervais neighborhood on the right bank.  
It is decorated with stone laurel wreaths 
surrounding metallic rosettes which are best seen from the Seine.



Pont Louis-Philippe
Île Saint-Louis
75004, Paris
 

12 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Glad that people in France don't pay attention to the weather any more than we, here in the northwest do!! It is gray and grumpy here, but it's been a good week!! Take care, Genie!!

Sylvia

Lucy Corrander : Photos said...

Veyr atmospheric.

cath said...

Très joli post ! c'est magnifique !
Merci de ta visite et tes commentaires sur mes pages de blogs! bon week-end!
Cath.

M said...

The cyclist and the man with the brief case seem oblivious to the weather ... Unlike the others huddled under their umbrellas. Love the sheen in the cobblestones. Bon-weekend everyone regardless of the weather!

Alexa said...

This picture has a certain timeless quality that I love. You know how to take an annoyance (rain) and turn it into a blessing (atmosphere). Brava, Genie.

Mary said...

Oh i really, really love this! Of course i really love all of your photos. :). I want to BE the person on the bicycle riding through this exquisite area. :D

Jeanie said...

I do love this -- rainy and gloomy but quite wonderful!

Malyss said...

In colors, this pic would have been simply pretty. In B&W, it's absolutely gorgeous! Great choice!

Louis la Vache said...

When he lived in Paris, «Louis» crossed this bridge many times! It is nice to see it once again!

Sally in WA said...

Lovely shot, especially in B&W

Cezar and Léia said...

Timeless... Great shot!
God bless you!
Cezar

Starman said...

My favorite rainy day thing is counting the number of people who are carrying umbrellas but not using them.