Showing posts with label chouette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chouette. Show all posts

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Père Lachaise - la chouette et son ombre



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A majestic tomb


Rising above most of the tombs in this area of the famed Père Lachaise, three mighty owls stand watch perched between stone garlands.  The crown supports a shield that surely identifies the family.  How could I have failed to note the name and the story.  Alas, a momentary lapse, but I will return for another look.  


The skies may never be this blue again


Cimetière du Père Lachaise
75020, Paris

 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Une chouette


As I looked up and snapped this photo I wondered...

A pet?
A mascot?
A part of the balcony decor?
A sentry to scare away the pigeons?