Monday, April 1, 2013

Père Lachaise - crossing



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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"


28 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Beautiful and a really incredible capture, Genie! It creates a whole story on its own!! I love it! Hope you have a great holiday weekend! Enjoy your week!
Hugs
Sylvia

Oakland Daily Photo said...

The winter of their years. Great light.

Joe said...

A beautiful post for Theme Day Genie. Your perspective and subject magnifies how small we can be in the passage of life leading to our ultimate crossing. A very poigniant interpretation of the Theme.

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

I like everything on this one !

Tamera said...

Very beautiful, and nice light!

Alain said...

La vue, en contre plongée, qu'ont les âmes des défunts quand ils rejoignent le ciel ?

Rob Siemann said...

This is a very good shot.

c'est Jeff ici said...

You have really captured the essence of Pere Lachaise. It is a wonderful place to contemplate life. There is a certain peace there, a quiet reverence, that is hard to describe.

Laërte said...

Fantastic! J'adore, et ça m'incite à dire et redire : carpe diem!

Kate said...

The passing? Don't think I want to think about that just yet. Dramatic photo.

M said...

Creative interpretation of "crossing" ... A poignant choice for this day. BZZZ

Andy said...

This photo is eye catching.

Paulita said...

Great shot. I love the leaves just beginning to come out on the trees and the sun filtering through. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme with a photo by my 17-year-old who is in France this week.

brattcat said...

such a thoughtful interpretation of the theme.

Sketchbook Wandering said...

It's just beautiful, Genie, shimmering with spiritual light...

Jeanie said...

Fabulous image -- I really like the from-above angle. It says so very much.

Malyss said...

i like this picture very much!

TheChieftess said...

Nice representation of the theme today!!!

Melissa said...

How pretty! Makes me wish I were there.

Pat said...

Beautiful, and the comment, too. I see a photographer kneeling!

Walter said...

Splendid photo, Genie!

Alexa said...

What Bibi said—or maybe he's praying for a shot as good as yours!

PeterParis said...

One of the best shots I ever saw from Père Lachaise! The atmosphere is definitely there!

Starman said...

How appropriate for le poisson d'Avril.

Virginia said...

Beautiful image Genie.
V

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martinealison said...

J'ai beaucoup aimé me promener dans les allées de ce cimetière.
belle capture.
Gros bisous

Photos by Stan said...

Everything about this shot is right. The lines, lighting, composition, and depth of field are all spot on. Save for the occasional patches of green and slight reddish leaves, this is a monochrome. I imagine a contrasty B&W would be totally smashing -- the texture of the cobblestone street would pop. Kudos again Genie [and hugs].