Paris and Beyond: La vie est bonne n'est-ce pas?

Thursday, January 1, 2015

La vie est bonne n'est-ce pas?

Life is good, isn't it?

I do not know if this is my best photo of the year,

but it does exemplify the relaxed approach to life seen in Paris.

Draw in deep breaths

and love life as it unfolds.

Paris terrace

75012, Paris

18 comments:

Paulita said...: I definitely agree, and it's a wonderful way to feel as the calendar turns to a new year. Lovely photo that captures the essence of life in France.; January 1, 2015 at 1:45 AM
Unknown said...: "Savoring the experience:
This was the only reward of age, passions remain as strong as ever, but one has won (finally!) the power that adds to the flavor of supreme existence, the power to take the reins of the experience, of directing it slowly towards the light ..."

Anais Nin; January 1, 2015 at 5:38 AM
Revrunner said...: Happy New Year, Genie!; January 1, 2015 at 6:46 AM
Shell Sherree said...: It's very atmospheric, dear Genie. Bonne année!; January 1, 2015 at 6:54 AM
biebkriebels said...: Makes me longing to summer times....
A Happy New Year to you.
Marianne; January 1, 2015 at 8:14 AM
Harriet said...: Happy New Year, Genie! Looking forward to your photos again this year.; January 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM
Lisa Graham said...: I wouldn't mind being at that table right now...with a sundress on. It's 16 degrees here in Kansas!

I wish you a very Happy New Year Genie!; January 1, 2015 at 10:27 AM
Alexa said...: Makes me want to be there right now. Je te souhaite une trés bonne année, ma chere!; January 1, 2015 at 11:49 AM
RedPat said...: WE should all learn to live like that! Happy New Year, Genie!; January 1, 2015 at 12:36 PM
James said...: I was thinking the same thing as Alexa. What a warm and happy shot! Happy New Year!; January 1, 2015 at 1:06 PM
Jack said...: Yes, Genie, life IS good and life in Paris seems to be near the upper end.

You gotta love life. It is the only one you are going to get.; January 1, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Libby said...: Oh to be sitting there right now! Thank you, Genie, for all the wonderful images throughout the year. Bonne annee!; January 1, 2015 at 6:53 PM
William Kendall said...: Yes, life is good!; January 1, 2015 at 7:55 PM
Randy said...: You captured a nice moment.; January 1, 2015 at 9:47 PM
Unknown said...: Genie, many thanks for adding sense of life to all of us during these 1632 days!
God bless you, and your beloveds, your friend, Paris and of course, the D7000...
Merry Christmas 2015 and Happy New Year 2016!!! d(:-D)anar; January 1, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Deb said...: This is what I hope to be doing in June!!!!!!; January 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM
Virginia said...: Oh it's a winner for sure!; January 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Merisi said...: A great image, Genie, and may you find many more like this in the new year!
Best wishes from Vienna,
Merisi; January 7, 2015 at 3:51 AM