Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Photo of the Year 2013 - Theme Day

 
 
 
 
Favorite photo of the year
 
 
This black and white is my favorite for the action, interest, and detail.  A breezy but sunny day on Rue Saint-Honoré was enjoyed by this woman sitting alone and enjoying her cafe.  The waiter is in watchful attendance while the lovers in the background enjoy a bottle of wine.
 
 
 
For me, this photo exemplifies life in Paris, la vie quotidienne.
 
 
 
I am joining the City Daily Photo blog
theme day: Best Photo of the Year. 
 
 
 

La Coupe d'Or
330, rue St Honoré
75001, Paris


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22 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    It's perfect, Genie!! I love it!! Have a wonderful and very Happy New Year!!

    Sylvia

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  2. StarmanJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    I remember when you first posted this photo.

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  3. DebJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:49 AM

    Brilliant photo. Perfect choice. :)

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  4. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Hi Genie, it's a lovely candid shot for all the reasons you outlined! Have a great 2014

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  5. GringoJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    A good choice for your pic of the year Genie. Would like to wish you a very happy New Year....

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  6. MJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Magnifique!!!

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  7. StuartJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Brassai would be proud !

    Happy New Year, Genie !

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  8. JudyMacJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    This one would certainly be my first choice. In fact, the doorway of this place looks very familiar .... may be the same one where I stopped on rue Saint-Honore for a cafe creme and a croissant on my way to Parc Monceau. I'm bound and determined to do it again!

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  9. Tanya BreeseJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    a great choice, i love it! happy new year!!

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  10. AlainJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Si la vieille dame ne portait pas de pantalons, on pourrait penser que la photo a été prise il y a bien longtemps.

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  11. JeanieJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    What a marvelous slice of life, Genie, but I have no idea how you could possibly choose just one from your year! Happy New Year!

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  12. TameraJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Great shot, Genie! Happy New Year to you!

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  13. KayJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    This shot has a perfect timelessness in addition to being so evocative of Paris. It's beautiful and has set me to dreaming of Paris again. Happy New Year!

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  14. JackJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    It is a very strong composition, Genie. Well done.

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  15. wilfJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful light and shadow, well done. Happy New Year!

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Black and white gives your composition a feeling of timelessness.

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  17. JamesJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    This is my kind of photo! I love it!

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  18. Nathalie H.D.January 3, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Dear Genie, I can imagine why you selected this one as your favorite of the year.
    Greetings from Provence and best wishes for 2014 - may there be many return visits to Paris!

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  19. PerthDailyPhotoJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    What a wonderful choice Genie, I remember loving this one when you first posted it.

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  20. Louis la VacheJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    An absolutely superb shot, Genie!

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  21. William KendallJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    A splendid choice, Genie!

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  22. VirginiaJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    Perfect!

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Merci for your comments!