Monday, January 23, 2012
Closing Time
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As we walked back to the Métro from a party late one evening, I took a quick shot of the chairs all lined up and as luck would have it...... a waiter walked out! I think this might be one of my favorites from this trip.
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- Virginia
- Birmingham, AL, United States
- I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
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I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
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31 comments:
Ooh I'm so glad I saw this post in my side bar.
I too love this one - you've captured a special moment!
How could I have missed your week in Paris - I'm going back to read through all these posts!
Did you get your Calender from Jardin d’Acclimatation??
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Shane
I like it too, V. Great "Parisian" shot. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
That is a beautiful photograph!
A mood perfectly captured. A bientot Albert.
I like the mood here. The late time can be seen, the tiring day, and a lot to be done, as tables have to be put inside.. A great shot!
Excellent pov, and a candid in BW!
Really nice! (Perfect framing!) You really catched the right moment!
Wonderful candid shot, Virginia! I also love the Sunday dancers!
"le moment décisif" as Cartier Bresson called it !
I swear, there is something in the air in Paris, so many wonderful
sights, smells. Great photo.
yvonne
Perfect shot. It has a story. Unmistakingly Parisian. Love how you choose the right moment to go B&W.
perfect! what a lovely moment.
Le moment décisif indeed. I can see why this shot has already become a favorite. It's got everything.
Just brilliant !
What a great evening that was and this shot is just perfect!
Closing time can be such a sad and lonely time, but you captured it beautifully in this photo.
It's like the universe always orchestrates the perfect shot for you!
Great timing Virginia!!! Love this in B&W...well done!!!
I agree—you've captured perfectly that moment in time. And it looks like you were shooting from the hip.
But I want to hear about the party! (These days I'm living in Paris vicariously through you and Genie, you know.)
Did he offer you a café?
So hauntingly beautiful!
So magical!
I can almost listen to that door opening and his stepping aside...
Thank you Madame!!!
WELCOME HOME DEAR ONE!!!!!!!!! GOOD TO SEE YOU! Anita
Favorite photo or favorite waiter? I know you!!! I had to turn off your music to reminisce with two versions of "Closing Time." Leonard Cohen's old one and Semisonic's newer one. Go to YouTube.
I love it.
Don't you just love it when the unexpected happens and makes your shot!!
A great hour in Paris for pics, how late was that?? haha
Carla X
I wonder just how many people sat on those chairs through that day drinking coffee and admiring the chic people walking by! Wish one of them had been moi!! Beautiful image Virginia.
i like your title. ^0^
love this in B*w.
Love, love, LOVE!!!
Yes, I love it! Puts me right there. I'm loving so many of your photographs...very glad I stumbled upon your blog by clicking on "On Rue Tatin" in my profile!
One day I will be in Paris. For now I can enjoy the experience through your lens.
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This is gorgeous, and so FRENCH!
Outstanding photo! I love it!
I love it this pictures is as breath taking as the city itself. captures the magi and mystic of vielle paris
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