Il fait froid!

It is cold!

Although January and February can be frigid in Paris,

rarely does it stop the city, the Parisians, the tourists.

I have only seen snow twice in Paris, 

but the December 2010 snowstorm emptied the streets...

except for the crazy photographers and a few children.

Quai Voltaire - Pont du Carrousel

75007, Paris

La Seine et les reflets d'or

The reflections of the golden-hued lights 

were interspersed with silver.  

The lone green light and its reflection 

makes me think of Gatsby.

La Seine from Pont du Carrousel

75001, Paris

Quai Malaquais -- des espions?

The nearly deserted and wet Quai Malaquais, entre Pont du Carrousel and Pont des Arts, makes you think about December or January. This photo was taken early in the morning en juin while most of Paris is sleeping. At 6:30am, most of the tourists are asleep too!

(Do you think that these two are spies and getting ready to exchange briefcases sur le quai? I should hide just in case!)