le jour de Pâques

Easter Day

The angelic, plaintiff expression

seemed perfect for this Day.

joyeuse Pâques

Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre

19, rue des Abbesses

75018, Paris

Église Saint Jean de Montmartre - l'ange

This unusual church made of reinforced cement between 1894 and 1904 sits at the foot of Montmartre across from Place des Abbesses. The organ was built by the famous Cavaillé-Coll in 1852 for a church in Lyon and later moved here. This Art Nouveau style church was one of the first to use concrete, brick, and ceramics as building materials. It has been the center of much architectural controversy over the years.

The photo is one of two angels gracing the front entry.

Bon dimanche


Église Saint Jean de Montmartre
19, rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris

Montmartre Space Invader

The urban artist for these "space invaders" is called simply "Invader" and guards closely his identity. These mosaics were started in Paris in the mid-90s where he lives and they are found in 31 other cities in France. He calls the installation an "invasion" and creates books and maps for the specific locations.



I have been photographing them for years but the thrill is not so much in the shot (I mean it's not like they are going to run off while you focus and set the F-stop) but it is the discovery itself. So, I will not have a regular display of these guys* made of durable ceramic tile but thought you would like to see how carefully the ivy has been trimmed around this one found in Montmartre.




*unless I start running short on photos

Église Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre

Angels abound in this relatively new church (1904) of reinforced concrete.

There are many treasures to be found inside and out.

Bon dimanche

Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre
19, rue des Abbesses