Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Snapshots from my Favorite City







Paris has beautiful skies to go with it's beautiful buildings and statues. I took these behind the Cathedral of Notre Dame, except for the top photo. The top one was taken from one of the many wonderful bridges in Paris. I can't wait to go back later this year.
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28 comments:

Thom said...

These are beautiful and the lady one is just breathtaking. How wonderful. :)

Sunny said...

Paris...a city I would love to experience in person but I will have to settle for your lovely images. I really like your snapshot format.
Sunny :)

ruma2008 said...

All the French towers have unique delicacy.
They match a blue sky well.

amatamari© said...

Oh, what a wonderful shot: the last two are really exceptional!
:-)
Thanks for sharing!

John said...

It must be over 20 years since I was last in Paris, but I did enjoy it.

Cat said...

I love Paris, too!! Paris and Prague are my two favorite cities...in addition, they are sooo photogenic!

So, James, sneaky you! I figured that you Googled that Jilska door and saw the street view...for a second you had me going!! Bravo...good detective work!!

BTW, on your March 1 post...that theatre...the Estate Theatre is also known as Stavovske Divadlo (and I posted the back/service door on my blog already)...funny to see your picture because even though it is in B/W, it looks old...until you see the shops and can realise that the picture was recent!

Again, FABULOUS pictures!!! Are you a professional photographer or just a very talented amateur? And how do you manage to get over to this side of the pond so often? And if you do, when are you just going to make the leap and move over?

Have a great day! Thanks for sharing your pictures!
Cat

Spiderdama said...

This is beautiful sky and shot!:-)

Cezar and Léia said...

James, wonderful shots!Paris is such a romantic city, really beautiful and your pictures are showing this beauty majestically.
The last shot is pure poetry my friend, well done!
Hey James, you could moved to Paris, then we could be neighbors! :)
Hugs
Léia

Carolyn Ford said...

What a wonderful city to capture delightful photos. I really think the last photo is something special. The perspective and the sky work magic together.

TechnoBabe said...

I was there about ten years ago. Not traveling any longer so I am happy I was there. Beautiful city. I have some artwork here of Paris and enjoy them all the more for having been there. These are lovely photos and make me smile.

Regina said...

Wonderful Paris.
Love all skies and scenery!
Thank you for sharing James.

Cheryl said...

Ah..what beautiful photos. I love the layout of the photos as well. My husband has promised to take me to Paris some day...he has been before and loved it. Thanks for sharing such beauty!

Dagrun said...

Oh I love the "post - it" publishing. How do you do that, I guess it's a photoshop-thing... It really adds the little something to the shots.

I guess you like to travel too. I love Nôtre Dame, and I love Paris. I like very much the shots of the church.

Carletta said...

Gorgeous shots James!
These are all quite dramatic and lovely.
I think the last is my favorite - wonderful colors!
Mine’s here: Carletta’s Captures.

Sylvia K said...

Fantastic, James! And Paris is indeed a photographers paradise! I loved the time I spent there years ago. Wish I had been into photography then!! Your composition is wonderful and the lighting -- perfect! Hope you have a terrific weekend!

Sylvia

Carol said...

Beautiful photos, James, as always! The last shot is my favorite.

Laura Hegfield said...

These are lovely James, I particularly like the last photo...very dramatic.

Ken Mac said...

thanks for taking me there.

Matty said...

Ever changing skies. They make a nice backdrop for those beautiful buildings.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful images, James! My favorite is the second one, it is just lovely!

Carver said...

Wonderful snapshots. The beautiful architecture against the beautiful skies is a winning combination.

Rajesh said...

Magnificent collection of snaps. Each one of them are beautiful.

Louis la Vache said...

«Louis'» favorite city, too!

Hilda said...

No matter what the skies are like, the Notre Dame is always gorgeous!

I so envy you your trip to Paris! I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time.

Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend, James!

Unseen Rajasthan said...

Simply beautiful,lovely and amazing shots !! Great

toby said...

Oooh, I really like the sky in that last one!

Wren said...

I agree - the skies over paris are particularly lovely. Looking forward to more photos from your next trip!

happily retired gal said...

I like the way you've displayed these wonderful photos from Paris!
Hugs and blessings,
Sacred Ruminations