A very common sight in Paris. This Bofingerwaiterin the Bastille, was grabbing a few quick drags. Paris has banned smoking inside but outside, it's business as usual!
I almost wish they hadn't banned smoking inside because now you can't sit on the terrasse and enjoy your café ou vin without being surrounded by a fog of cigarette smoke. So ist das Leben.
Smoking used to look like a relaxing pastime, but now that they have to go outside to sneak a cig, smokers tend to look a bit desperate (like this guy, I think). I was going to say what Genie said—the black and white really pops against this dark red wall!
From what I understand Rob, it's only inside. If you sit at a sidewalk table it is permitted. Who has a gun big enough to stop the French from smoking everywhere?HA
Shell, That's hilarious!
Genie and Alexa, Oui, the colors popped. I tried it in BW but liked the color better!
Starman, FB but I don't twit, tweet or whatever! HA
Oui, c'est une image très typique de la France!
ReplyDeleteGood shot Virginia! and I love how we can see the iron creases in his apron - attention to detail?
ReplyDeletebien-sur!
~Dianne~
"Thank you for smoking."
ReplyDeleteI almost wish they hadn't banned smoking inside because now you can't sit on the terrasse and enjoy your café ou vin without being surrounded by a fog of cigarette smoke. So ist das Leben.
ReplyDeleteBTW, are you on Facebook or Twitter?
ReplyDeleteVirginia, your details are perfect. I love the colors and how Mr. Smoker stands out in his stark white.
ReplyDeleteSmoking used to look like a relaxing pastime, but now that they have to go outside to sneak a cig, smokers tend to look a bit desperate (like this guy, I think). I was going to say what Genie said—the black and white really pops against this dark red wall!
ReplyDeleteI thought there was a total smoking ban in Paris. I'm not a smkoer, but I love this sticking it to the authorities.
ReplyDeleteJust like NYC ...
ReplyDeleteFrom what I understand Rob, it's only inside. If you sit at a sidewalk table it is permitted. Who has a gun big enough to stop the French from smoking everywhere?HA
ReplyDeleteShell, That's hilarious!
Genie and Alexa, Oui, the colors popped. I tried it in BW but liked the color better!
Starman,
FB but I don't twit, tweet or whatever! HA
Beaucoup de gens fument à l'extérieur car il est vraiment interdit de fumer à l'intérieur ! Ce serveur respecte la loi !
ReplyDeleteLa loi est une bonne chose!!!
ReplyDeleteSmoking inside is forbidden almost everywhere in Europe but outside it's legal.No state can forbid smoking outside.
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