Taken through the window at the Galerie des Gobelins . I fell in love with this rich ochre color with the distressed finish. The snow on the roof and the black accents just set it off. One of those "Paris moments" that made me smile.
My guess would be the ochre came from Rousillon, in Provence. You've really got to get down to that part of France, VJ. If you love Paris, you'll love Provence.
Lovely photo. I really like the faded blue on the windows. I've never been to the Galerie des Gobelins -- every time I've wanted to go it was closed. Must go on my next trip, especially if there are views like this outside the windows!
This is fabulous, Virginia. I'm with you on the beautiful colour. Janet is so right. You must see Rousillon - the colours are extraordinary - you'd go bonkers! Not so far from Avignon and sort of en route to me!
Starman, Oh ochre's just an uppity way of saying "yeller"! You weren't that far off. You color blind or just color challenged? I'm afraid what little artisitic talent I ever had has made me a "color snob". :)
Mary, I don't think Peter's covered this beat but everytime I think I've gotten the jump on him, he tells me he did a post years ago! Maybe he'll drop by and tell us.
Well if this looks like the south of France, somebody puhleeze send me a one way ticket. V
A moment for the Parisian Photoblog History books!! Put one in the V column. :) Probably the first and last. BTW, come back tomorrow. Peter practically did the whole text/link thing for me again. I SHOULD be ashamed but I'm not! :) V
Color blind. Blue-green and red-brown. I once wore a pair of pink trousers for several years thinking they were tan. I never knew the difference until someone had the kajonies and asked why I was wearing PINK pants.
Very nice photo V!!! Love the perspective/composition...and the muted colors...very European, not just Parisian!!!
ReplyDeleteMy guess would be the ochre came from Rousillon, in Provence. You've really got to get down to that part of France, VJ. If you love Paris, you'll love Provence.
ReplyDeleteIn Paris? How beautiful!! It does have a provençal feel about it. A lovely find, Virginia...
ReplyDeleteand we thank you for sharing this Smile Moment with us, because it has made all of us smile as well!
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Love the colours .
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. I really like the faded blue on the windows. I've never been to the Galerie des Gobelins -- every time I've wanted to go it was closed. Must go on my next trip, especially if there are views like this outside the windows!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Virginia. I'm with you on the beautiful colour. Janet is so right. You must see Rousillon - the colours are extraordinary - you'd go bonkers! Not so far from Avignon and sort of en route to me!
ReplyDeleteJilly,
ReplyDeleteWell that seals the deal for me. What could be more fun??
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Yes it doesn't look like Paris, more like south of France, except for the snow.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should amend the Paris moment statement. Except for the stomach bug and a few foot issues, EVERY Paris moment makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteThat's the difference between those who can and those who cannot see color; I would have called it yellow.
ReplyDeleteHard not love such an amazingly photogenic city
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely quartier - has The Divine Peter blogged on this area yet? Peter? Ca va?
ReplyDeleteStarman,
ReplyDeleteOh ochre's just an uppity way of saying "yeller"! You weren't that far off. You color blind or just color challenged? I'm afraid what little artisitic talent I ever had has made me a "color snob". :)
Mary,
I don't think Peter's covered this beat but everytime I think I've gotten the jump on him, he tells me he did a post years ago! Maybe he'll drop by and tell us.
Well if this looks like the south of France, somebody puhleeze send me a one way ticket.
V
I want that color on the inside walls of my house. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you haven't gone South yet! I will just have to wait then. In the mid time, I am admiring your parisian talent.
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't make the Galeries des Gobelins - shame one me! (A good idea, thanks! ) :-)
ReplyDeleteA moment for the Parisian Photoblog History books!! Put one in the V column. :) Probably the first and last. BTW, come back tomorrow. Peter practically did the whole text/link thing for me again. I SHOULD be ashamed but I'm not! :)
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Love your blog and now my daughter is following it too !! If panda's could fly.. your blog is so creative!!!
ReplyDeleteColor blind. Blue-green and red-brown. I once wore a pair of pink trousers for several years thinking they were tan. I never knew the difference until someone had the kajonies and asked why I was wearing PINK pants.
ReplyDeleteKennedy,
ReplyDeleteI am flattered. Glad you and your daughter enjoy my photos.
Starman,
That is hilarious. Maybe your friends were all color blind??
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It can easily be a scene from the 1800's at you couldn't tell the difference! Very nice!
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