Saturday, November 20, 2010

le Garçon


Having fun while having a glass of wine at Place des Vosges one afternoon. 

19 comments:

TheChieftess said...

Wonderful shot! I love that you focused on the tray and left the waiter in bokeh...nice effect!!!

alice said...

Cette photo a beaucoup de charme, je trouve.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Very interesting, V! I love the soft colors and it looks almost like an oil painting.

M said...

Et voila! The tray is still there! Fun photo. Bon weekend, Virginia.

cocoa and coconut said...

Nice perspective! I'd imagine that he's looking at you, avec un grand sourire

The Shutter said...

I know it well. Wish I was there now.

Ilse said...

Love this one!

Paris Paul said...

Great subject and composition. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I like it. A lot. I want you to know I'm finally wealthy enough to buy one of your calendars. I'll have Paris in my office.

Starman said...

Oh my! One must never call a waiter "garçon".

Virginia said...

WEll Starman I don't call them that but I GOOGLED waiter in French and that's what I got.

Hiker,
Yippeee!:)

Thanks everyone. I realize it's a bit "artsy fartsy" or something but I thought I'd run it up the flagpole and see if anyone would salute! HA
V

Petrea Burchard said...

V, your photos this week are fabulous as always. Wow. I love the porcelain flowers. And can't wait to learn more about Alexis.

Owen said...

Hi Virginia,
You move along so rapidly here, I've had a crazy week at work, now I'm catching up on what I've been missing...

You were having fun that's clear, and we know how little you like the Place des Vosges, we had to really twist your arm to go there the last time...

BTW, did you see the story in the news about all the squatters who got evicted from a Place de Vosges apartment they'd been squatting and destroying ? Fairly recent news... And the owner who had them thrown out was portrayed by some as a heartless, unfeeling big meany for putting them back out on the streets. Unbelievable. They had totally trashed the place. It will cost the owner a fortune to restore it.

Anyway, just saw where you said you might be back over in January ? With Mary ? And would like to visit a cemetery or two ? Hey, that's great ! Do keep me posted on your plans, that's not so far away...

In the meanwhile, there are crêpes on the menu today, if you have a moment, they are from a place I believe I recall you posted about also a while back... Buttes Chaumont...

Harriet said...

V's version of impressionism! Well done!

Virginia said...

Owen,
Oui avec Mary!!! We will ring you up dear friend. That's for sure. Now off to see your post. Buttes Chuamont. Is that where Peter took me in the summer of 2009? What a charming, quiet place. I loved it. Now to see yours. BTW, Nutella crêpes will be eaten this time.
V

MadAboutParis said...

YAY - an excursion with Owen...life is good!

Daryl said...

Oh Virg, this might be my favorite shot ever

George said...

Is this photo from Ma Bourgogne restaurant? I ahd some great escargots and pate there in my last day in Paris, this August....

Virginia said...

George,
You are absolutely right! I had wine and dinner there a few times in June!