Les vitrines de jouets - CDP Theme Day

Looking out of a store window at the winter

landscape, the tin toys resemble paper silhouettes 

against a palette of neutrals.

The theme for the City Daily Photo Bloggers

on this first day of March:  A photo that is in color

but appears almost as a black and white shot.

Click here to see the selections of other City Daily photographers

Avanti la Musica (unique toys and music boxes)

73, quai de la Tournelle

75005, Paris

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Ephemeral

Jardin du Luxembourg

The autumn bloom of chrysanthemums are ephemeral 

but our memories are imprinted with the many shades of gold and orange.

On the first day of each month, the City Daily Photobloggers

from around the world interpret the "theme" and November's

theme is "EPHEMERAL."  Take a look here.

Jardin du Luxembourg

75006, Paris

 

City Daily Photo - Theme Day - La Revolution

City Daily Photo

Theme Day

On the first day of each month the photographers who participate daily with photos of their city (or adopted city) post a photo along a selected theme.  This month is "revolution," and I chose to consider the revolutions in wheels.

This woman is riding a Velib, 

which is the public bicycle system in Paris.

On three trips to Paris I have used the Velibs,

dodging the buses and cars to take a different view of the city.

I do not take photos while I ride which is a great comfort to my family.

Take a look at all of the interpretations of the CDP photographers here.

Paris Velib

Place Louis Lepine

75004, Paris

Les yeux verts - City Daily Photo Theme Day

"the green eyes"

To look at someone with green eyes might imply envy 

but to see these eyes today

 I feel thankful for the times I have been in Paris 

with a promise of many more visits to come.

Anyway, my eyes are blue.

Today I join the City Daily Photo bloggers around the world 

in Theme Day, "My Camera-Shy Self Portrait."  

See the creative interpretations of the April theme here.

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

April 1

poisson d'avril

City Daily Photo Theme Day: "Aging"

This mature gentleman dined alone 

on the café terrace, 

enjoyed un café and a smoke, 

and then counted out the payment.

He walked with the assistance of a cane,

independent and self-assured.

He is known in the neighborhood,

acknowledging the greetings that came his way.

On the first day of each month the City Daily Photo community

posts a photo.  The theme this month is "aging."

Click here to see "aging" in cities all around the globe.

Le Metevier

1, avenue Gambetta

75020, Paris

City Daily Photo Theme Day - "Zest!"

"Zest!"

Taken in the window of Galeries Lafayette, this grater would be fine for a citrus zest but not shaped well for larger fruits and vegetables.  I wish that I had bought one for my kitchen wall.

In observance of Theme Day for the City Daily Photo blogs (a different theme on the first day of every month), there is a double entendre with this photo:  First is the obvious function of this grater for making zest; second, my heart beats faster when it sees the Eiffel Tower design... zest!

Click here to see the many interpretations on this month's theme 

by photographers from around the world.

bon dimanche

Galeries Lafayette

Boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Squares

Hôtel du Nord

A faceless shadow leaves its mark 

on the restaurant floor tiles.

On the first day of each month I join all my City Daily Photo friends in a theme.  This month's theme is SQUARES.  Click here to see all of the others from around the world.

Hôtel du Nord

102 Quai de Jemmapes

75010, Paris

Pyramide du Louvre - City Daily Photo Theme Day: triangles

Pyramide du Louvre

The first day of the month is Theme Day for the City Daily Photo community, and the theme for April is "triangles."  In Paris there are two obvious and very large architectural structures which would pass the test:  La Tour Eiffel and I M Pei's Pyramide du Louvre, seen here.  

Taken in spring at dusk with the last glow of daylight, it takes on the watercolor hues of l'heure bleue.  The "blue hour" is a magical time of day when the softness of the fading light of day creates the colors only seen in artists' palettes and then dances across the Pyramide.

Pyramide du Louvre

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

See "triangles" from cities around the world here

from my friends of CDP

Theme Day - "People on the Street"

People on the Street

Observing the brisk stride of synchronized steps, 

one would believe that the afternoon outing is a well-rehearsed routine.

It makes you wonder how many years 

they have walked together through life.

Rue Brémontier

75017, Paris

The first day of each month is Theme Day

for the City Daily Photo Bloggers - Check here for all the others

Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole - Theme Day

Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole

depuis 1594

Hidden on a narrow street so very close to Notre Dame, this auberge has been open since 1594.  The structure itself was built in 1512 after completion of the Cathedral.

  The ancient wisteria twists upon itself, 

framing the door and window above.

Today I join the City Daily Photo bloggers with a traditional first day of the month theme, 

this first day of February, "ENTRY."  

Click here to see other interpretations from around the world.

Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole

Ile de la Cité

22, rue Chanoisse

75004, Paris

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. 

See the other entries here

 

 

 



La Coupe d'Or

330, rue St Honoré

75001, Paris



Cathédral Saint Alexandre Nevsky - 'looking out'

Cathédral Saint Alexandre Nevsky

Photos are not allowed in this beautiful gilt cathedral 

so this view looking out at autumn leaves and nineteenth century buildings 

will have to suffice.

bon dimanche

Theme Day

"looking out"

Please click here to see how other 

City Daily Photos interpret the theme

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

Métro Ternes ou Métro Courcelles

la Grande Arche de la Defense - "Height"

"Height"

Theme for November 2013

City Daily Photo Blogs

Seen from the top of Arc de Triomphe the height 

of la Grande Arche de la Defense dwarfs the surrounding rooftops.  

The height restrictions for buildings 

have limited the number of towering structures and their locations.

See the other contributions to theme day here.

Avenue de la Grande-Armée

75008, Paris

Palais Garnier - colonne rostrale

The rostral columns of Palais Garnier

The entrance to Pavillon du Chef de l'Etat (House of the Head of State),
which was turned into the Musée de Opéra on the western facade
of Opéra National de Paris Garnier,
is framed by two granite columns by Henri Alfred Jacquemart,
adorned with lamps and the masts of ships. 
The bows of the four ships appear to have eyes.


Although other portions of this exquisite heritage site
have been restored since it was built in 1875,
the ceinture de lumière (belt of light) encircling the building has not. 
Earlier this year an appeal was made to the public
to adopt one of the 22 lampadaires, 2 candélabres, 22 cariatides, and 14 columns. 
The details of the rostral columns and the musical instrument-themed street lamps
on the opposite side of the opera house are stunning.


This is my entry for City Daily Photo Blogs Theme Day
-DETAILS-


Click here to see the entries of other
City Daily Photo Blogs around the world.

Palais Garnier

Place de l'Opéra
75009, Paris

Repetto XIII - "pink"

Repetto pink

Repetto's windows are perhaps my favorite 

and definitely the most anticipated on each trip.  

The main store on Rue de la Paix is just a short block from Métro Opéra.  

Today is the first day of September and is Theme Day for the City Daily Photo community.  Please click here to see all the posts on our theme this month:

PINK

bon dimanche

Repetto
22, rue de la Paix
75002 Paris

Street lamps - Palais Garnier

Street Lamps

Palais Garnier

These unusual street lamps are found in front of the grand Palais Garnier.  

The musical instruments seems fitting for the home of the Paris Opera.

This is my contribution to the 

City Daily Photo Theme Day for August.

Palais Garnier

Place de l'Opéra
75009, Paris

Château de Chambord - une grande façade!

Chambord

a very grand façade

Constructed for King François I in the early years of the Sixteenth Century, this chateau features 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases.  In the center hall is a grand double-helix open staircase spanning three floors.  The château also features 128 meters of façade, more than 800 sculpted columns and an elaborately decorated roof. When François I commissioned the construction of Chambord, he wanted it to look like the skyline of Constantinople. 

In 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II, the art collections of the Louvre and Compiègne museums were stored at the Château de Chambord.
 

This is my contribution to the City Daily Photo Theme Day - façade

Click here to see all the others from around the world.

Château de Chambord

Chambord, France

(an easy day trip out of Paris to the Loire Valley)

Rue des Thermopyles - un rue qui se délabre

a decaying street

This small street outside the normal haunts of tourists 

has fallen into ruin but the quiet beauty captured me still

Rue des Thermopyles

75014, Paris

The City Daily Photo members are featuring "the beauty of decay" 

for theme day this month.  See the other entries here.

Siegfried Courteau - Percussionniste

Siegfried Courteau

To say that he is a percussionist is a gross understatement.

He is a musical artist, pushing the limits and producing delightful rhythms and sounds.

He is versatile as seen here arranging his "instruments" of tone.

He appeared this day at an exhibition opening for artist Xavier Rémon-Beauvais, a goldsmith.  The exhibit and acoustic performance were found in a gallery in the narrow pedestrian street, Cour Damoye.  

The percussionist's tools are the art of the goldsmith.

You must pay attention as you never know what greatness you will discover:

two artists at the top of their fields... in the same gallery.

(small gallery)

Cour Damoye

75011, Paris

This is my contribution the the City Daily Photo Blogs 

Theme Day for May

"The Creative Artisan" (x deux) 

Here is the link to view all the participants for Theme Day

Père Lachaise - crossing

Crossing

Crossing the stone paths of Cimetière du Père Lachaise

perhaps a symbol for passing from this life to the next

Cimetière du Père Lachaise

75020, Paris

Joining the City Daily Photo Blogs

for April's Theme Day

"crossing"