Monday, January 3, 2011

100 French Strangers - Smile for the Crazy Américaine


French Strangers # 72-73


 I do think this might just be two of my favorite "strangers".  (Do I say this everytime? )  Last June as I was snapping away in this photography shop at le Marché des Enfants Rouge, the gentleman on the left, the owner, asked what exactly I was photographing. I explained my Paris rouge fetish and he seemed satisfied.

Outside he and his friend were very kind to allow me this photo shoot.  I'm thinking the conversation went like this:  "Smile for the crazy American photographer!" Aren't they just great??  Who says Parisians are aloof?
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16 comments:

  1. cocoa and coconut January 3, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM CST

    I love their expressions; so very French!

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  2. MayaJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:25:00 AM CST

    Haha, you get the best out of people, V!

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  3. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:56:00 AM CST

    Fabien Breuvart was a stranger to us, but is actually well-known in Paris... What an impish capture, V, and what a fun day that was!

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  4. PeterParisJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:41:00 AM CST

    I was there and I think you are right, I believe that is what they said (or at least thought)! :-)

    Don't worry, your charm works well with everybody!

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  5. VirginiaJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:27:00 AM CST

    Genie,
    I'm glad you got his name. When we chat today, fill me in. I might have to pay him another visit!

    Peter,
    Really??? I think I've been called that behind my back quite a few times in Paris !:)

    Maya,
    These two were just the best. It was easy.

    Reves,
    I thought the same thing!

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  6. DarylJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:26:00 AM CST

    Love those mugs

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  7. AlexaJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:19:00 AM CST

    Great faces --if I didn't know they're French, I would know they're French! You do have a gift, V.

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  8. CarlaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:12:00 AM CST

    HI Virginia,, I know this guy and his lovely shop.. Good on you for snapping them. Happy 2011. Carla

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  9. MadAboutParisJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:39:00 AM CST

    They were just ADORABLE...that was a fun afternoon with Genie, Marie & the Divine Peter!

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  10. Jean(ne) in MNJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:55:00 AM CST

    C'est parfait!

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  11. StarmanJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:35:00 PM CST

    I love the pic you got of them.

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  12. Janey and Co.January 3, 2011 at 4:07:00 PM CST

    I think they could do a skit on SNL...And would have no trouble being French!

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  13. HarrietJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:26:00 PM CST

    Is the new banner to celebrate your upcoming trip???

    Have fun!

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  14. VirginiaJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM CST

    HA! i knew you would love these two. I have to go back and chat this time for sure!
    V

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  15. The Armchair ParisianJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:59:00 AM CST

    How fun are they? I love shots like this!

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  16. Arc de Triomphe hotelsJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:47:00 AM CST

    You make people smile, and then you capture the moment in a phote.
    Precious.

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