I'm sure there are lots of scenarios that we could all come up with here. Whatever his story, it's obvious that he was not enjoying the lovely summer afternoon at the Place des Vosges alone.
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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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19 comments:
Too bad having those mobile gadgets !
Il aurait du regarder sur sa droite.
We never can be sure what someone is thinking or feeling..
What we call "tuer le temps"..
Isn't the detail on the benches gorgeous! I like his sartorial nonchalance. Perhaps he cheered himself up before long.
He knew every word by heart; each intonation. Not one syllable escaped him nor did the breathlessness between the words. His wistful gaze became pensive as he hit the voicemail button yet again just to hear her voice.
Great shot! I knew Joe would spin a tale for us!
V...I tried to read Genie's blog. Get a response that it has been removed?
We could write a short story about this scene, each of us adding a line. Would be fun to try!!
Kate, we could.
Joe, I'm with Janey, I knew you would come up with a great tale.
Alain, HA I thought the same thing. I loved those crossed legs!
Janey, Genie called last night and told me about her Blogger problems, I had hoped she had found it!
I love this photo!
Les yeux rivés sur son téléphone!... comme beaucoup maintenant dans les rues, les restaurants...
Je suis navrée pour eux, il y a tant de choses à admirer !
Votre photo dénonce parfaitement ce grand malaise.
Gros bisous
Seems like he was studiously ignoring that pair of crossed legs a little further on, and maybe sending a text message to his girlfriend, asking her to come join him there... then he settled back to wait for her, while enjoying the sunshine, and imagining their evening together...
This is an all-too-common scene nowdays--the toy in hand, regardless of the social situation. I hope it doesn't result, one of these days, in these toys being the primary mode of communication for all humans. I see this everywhere, and I do mean everywhere--one the street, restaurants, doctors' offices, etc., and that includes France. Very distracting, and sometimes very rude.
great capture!
He chose a beautiful spot!
I dunno. It seems he is just absorbed in reading or sending a message. I have probably been found in the same position from time to time.
Hi Virginia,
This is such a great shot. He looks very deep in thought.
Definitely making plans, or excuses!
He's looking down at his phone at a heartbreaking text his love has just sent him. The sounds of Paris jumble in the background and he is wondering whether he should walk up to her turn of the century mansion in the better part of Paris or just go have a glass of wine at the bar near the Eiffel Tower.
But minutes later he realizes he's never really loved her and all is good ... it is Paris after all isn't it? :D
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