tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post4023455032545966515..comments2023-10-30T12:34:33.488-03:00Comments on Paris and Beyond: Dans les yeux d'un enfant... noëlGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-65151963866517558352010-12-01T23:22:04.701-04:002010-12-01T23:22:04.701-04:00Oh my, that face really does make the photo. You r...Oh my, that face really does make the photo. You really want to pinch those cheeks.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-8150247893353564492010-12-01T12:14:59.273-04:002010-12-01T12:14:59.273-04:00i like the candid expression on the child's fa...i like the candid expression on the child's face, he looks at the window display with such curiosity and wonderment. <br />well photographed!arabesquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906096829817289921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-17037696274208875622010-12-01T00:50:05.805-04:002010-12-01T00:50:05.805-04:00The looks on the faces of the kids says all one ne...The looks on the faces of the kids says all one needs to know.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-18760411128356960602010-11-30T21:15:46.764-04:002010-11-30T21:15:46.764-04:00Indie.Tea -- And you will not be disappointed, my ...Indie.Tea -- And you will not be disappointed, my dear. (wink wink)Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-25080076076305642010-11-30T18:02:29.371-04:002010-11-30T18:02:29.371-04:00I look forward to seeing more French-Christmas pic...I look forward to seeing more French-Christmas pics :)Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-11187501824018981162010-11-30T17:25:09.288-04:002010-11-30T17:25:09.288-04:00Loree -- I agree totally and think that the excite...Loree -- I agree totally and think that the excitement they bring keeps us all young and vicariously sharing the anticipation and wonder.Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-59977679549237111202010-11-30T15:18:18.349-04:002010-11-30T15:18:18.349-04:00I love this picture. What fun would Christmas be w...I love this picture. What fun would Christmas be without the little ones.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-91030451228019630092010-11-30T12:02:11.369-04:002010-11-30T12:02:11.369-04:00Virginia -- well, none of the French speakers have...Virginia -- well, none of the French speakers have made corrections so perhaps today is okay. Like you, I do want to be correct even though people like JB throw me off track (hah) with mollusks and fish sellers.<br /><br />There are two tiers of platforms for most of the stores which allows everyone a chance to get close. Most adults can see over the heads of the children, although some of us who are height-challenged have more trouble.Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-80331346329315578082010-11-30T11:59:06.310-04:002010-11-30T11:59:06.310-04:00Evan -- I actually have about 50 shots of these pa...Evan -- I actually have about 50 shots of these particular 4 or 5 windows with better views of the actual window, but I just loved seeing the faces of the little children as they leaned on the rails face-to-face with the action.<br /><br />Bibi -- I love children anyway, but the little French children are just precious... I love hearing their voices speaking that beautiful language.<br /><br />Kathrin -- Merci à toi, mon amie, and a big hug to you as well<br /><br />Malyss -- I was "high on the moment" marveling at the whole scene, looking like the crazy, over-zealous American, bien sûr!<br /><br />Léia -- Merci, and glad that you enjoyed the video. So many from the early years are marginal in quality, but this one is not too long and covers the scene quite well.<br /><br />Marjolijn -- The Christmas displays all over Europe are just exquisite and I need to get to Germany some year between Christmas and the New Year to enjoy the festive atmosphere. (I would change the header but it makes me happy and remembering the moment it was taken -- Merci, mon amie!)<br /><br />Julie -- There are lots of squeals of delight from children (and parents). It is obvious that it is a family outing to see the windows and probably part of their traditions for the holidays.<br /><br />Bear -- I thought about you when I mentioned the bears. Did you see the little bear with a crab on his toe?<br /><br />Andy -- Me too. One set of grandparents lived in Manhattan when I was a child and we spent Christmas in NYC at least twice. I still remember the windows and decorations (and skating in Rockefeller Center)<br /><br />Dianne -- I am so fascinated about how this is all orchestrated and computerized. I will look for the link showing how it is all created and will post it on another day.<br /><br />Holly -- Pack your warmest as it will be a bit chilly in Paris (hah). So, is Brooks signing in French or English?<br /><br />Alexa -- My sister Nanette invited me to join her in NYC this weekend but I already had the Paris trip planned. Otherwise we would have met up to see the windows together, mon amie!<br /><br />Liz -- Yes, it is hard to get the look with a cookie cutter mall. Many small towns and coastal areas here still decorate with lights galore and window decor, but not like Paris, NYC, and other cities.Genie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-81416752603603375372010-11-30T11:32:09.144-04:002010-11-30T11:32:09.144-04:00Ha! I'm not the one to attend to your excellen...Ha! I'm not the one to attend to your excellent French Genie but I sure do love this photo. I think the little platforms that they so thoughtfully build for les mignons is wonderful. Then they get a front row seat!. <br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-34651180479306004052010-11-30T09:03:57.148-04:002010-11-30T09:03:57.148-04:00I had several days of catching up to do on your bl...I had several days of catching up to do on your blog and as usual, every day was a delight. I have heard so much about the holiday windows in NYC, and the ones in Paris are beautiful as well. Urban sprawl, with it's cookie cutter malls, doesn't hold the same magical appeal as the window dressings on the street. Love it!<br /><br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-3527842513363210602010-11-30T08:26:12.652-04:002010-11-30T08:26:12.652-04:00Oh—great shot, Genie! This little one is absolutel...Oh—great shot, Genie! This little one is absolutely ébloui at the display. Thanks for the link—these definitely rival the Christmas windows on Fifth Avenue.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-57503851421696078072010-11-30T07:52:36.876-04:002010-11-30T07:52:36.876-04:00Oh forgot to add - the videos work on kids almost ...Oh forgot to add - the videos work on kids almost as well. Brooks LOVES them and keeps signing "encore!!"hollybnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-16329874219915151602010-11-30T07:50:50.184-04:002010-11-30T07:50:50.184-04:00What a cute munchkin!!! Definitely that year was ...What a cute munchkin!!! Definitely that year was my favorite so far......hollybnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-13471122180767320332010-11-30T05:54:21.823-04:002010-11-30T05:54:21.823-04:00Just magical !! the bear playing the violin is jus...Just magical !! the bear playing the violin is just gorgeous. this little girls eyes are like diamonds glistening at the awe of it all.<br /> xx<br /> DianneDiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-37179732556610728202010-11-30T05:37:35.063-04:002010-11-30T05:37:35.063-04:00Genie... great capture! It brought back memories f...Genie... great capture! It brought back memories from childhood.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-70233545311656457332010-11-30T05:35:46.403-04:002010-11-30T05:35:46.403-04:00The photo is so expressive, Genie. Brilliant shot....The photo is so expressive, Genie. Brilliant shot.<br /><br />About Bears. Raiding freezers and eating fish are so ursine, we just do it naturally. Don't even have to think about it. Riding bicycles? Takes practice.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-24905417868903001342010-11-30T05:09:13.074-04:002010-11-30T05:09:13.074-04:00I love the look on the face of the children as the...I love the look on the face of the children as they look into animated windows. Just a delight ....Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513648613788716017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-77375366411129779142010-11-30T04:58:24.542-04:002010-11-30T04:58:24.542-04:00This child reminds me so much of my own childhood ...This child reminds me so much of my own childhood and the good moments we had during Christmas-time, especially watching the beautifully decorated shops in Aachen/Germany (I lived nearby there). Such happy times! :)<br />Best greetings, Marjolijn<br /><br />PS. every time I click your link I´m overwhelmed by this amazing header-picture of Paris... so beautiful in the sun.Rumour has ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119725818325589217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-48903094761056577532010-11-30T04:22:15.458-04:002010-11-30T04:22:15.458-04:00That kid is ADORABLE!Amazing picture and thanks so...That kid is ADORABLE!Amazing picture and thanks so much for sharing the link for the window shop video, it's magnificent!<br />hugs<br />LéiaCezar and Léiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408385000169533010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-24105021318427070412010-11-30T03:58:50.870-04:002010-11-30T03:58:50.870-04:00Children are marveling at shopwindows.And parents ...Children are marveling at shopwindows.And parents are marveling at children 's emotions!Malysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285965495493508425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-55829999541484268432010-11-30T03:47:25.173-04:002010-11-30T03:47:25.173-04:00how lovely !!! big hugh Kathrinhow lovely !!! big hugh KathrinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485472302774976230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-86859139469212400642010-11-30T03:08:02.644-04:002010-11-30T03:08:02.644-04:00Yes, beautiful light indeed, and the expression......Yes, beautiful light indeed, and the expression....Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-13304569193190569872010-11-30T02:08:57.158-04:002010-11-30T02:08:57.158-04:00You captured the light perfectly here, in spite of...You captured the light perfectly here, in spite of the all-white scene and darker faces. The little guy/gal in the front centre was so kind to turn your way at the right moment! I like the look of wonder in the eyes.J. Evan Kreiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07827076848647704438noreply@blogger.com