Monday, December 9, 2013

Rue de la Paix - une fille française?



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Rue de la Paix


It was raining on the evening of Beaujolais Nouveau Day,
but this chic French girl with her long black velvet coat 
and red plaid parapluie was content to stroll down Rue de la Paix 
to window shop in Place Vendome.  


The streets were almost empty and the three of us 
enjoyed the lights, the misty rain, and the unbelievable windows.


Yes, she is a French girl


Jaquet Droz
(275 year old watchmaking business)
8, rue de la Paix
75002, Paris
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17 comments:

  1. RandyDecember 9, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    I love all of the holiday lights.

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  2. JoeDecember 9, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Wow. This shot is the highlight today. Wonderful composition and atmosphere. I love he way the shape of the lady and umbrella provide a striking contrast to the hundreds of tiny fairy lights decorating the trees which lead the eye into the distance. Bravo Genie.

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  3. AlainDecember 9, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Une silhouette énigmatique.

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  4. StuartDecember 9, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Perfectly composed !

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  5. The GreenockianDecember 9, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Beautiful photograph. Love the tartan umbrella!
    Liz

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  6. MDecember 9, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Joe said it well!

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  7. Paulita December 9, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Lovely, and inspiring -- inspiring me to be that content and chic French girl.

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  8. Sylvia KDecember 9, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful capture for the day, Genie! And what a great time to shop!!! I love the colorful umbrella, too! Hope you have a great week!!

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  9. William KendallDecember 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    A wonderfully atmospheric shot!

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  10. AlexaDecember 9, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Yes, she is—a beautiful French girl! (Don't you love the way the shape of her coat echoes the shape of the Christmas trees?)

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  11. Sketchbook WanderingDecember 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Without focusing on whether she is chic or French or not, I have to say, this is a beautiful & lovely photo on so many levels!

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  12. VagabondeDecember 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Et bien je dois dire que moi aussi, j’aimerais bien me promener dans la rue de la Paix en ce moment, au lieu de me trouver en Géorgie… soupir…

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  13. Genie -- Paris and BeyondDecember 10, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    She is a delightful friend and we will welcome her once again into our home the week before Christmas.

    I could not quite figure what made this scene so charming, but the way she carries her umbrella on her shoulder is just lovely. One would think that it is her summer parasol shielding her locks from the sun rather than the cold misty rain of late November.

    Thank you for your comments.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  14. JeanieDecember 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Sigh! How I would have loved to enjoyed the window with you!

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  15. StarmanDecember 11, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    What a great time to be in Paris!

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  16. JamesDecember 13, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    I absolutely love this shot!

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  17. JamesDecember 13, 2013 at 1:21 AM

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Merci for your comments!