Saturday, January 1, 2011

Espresso Monsieur?


Here's another portrait I've been saving for a special occasion.  Last June, I watched this interesting gentleman throughout my délicieux déjeuner with Marie and Genie at Hier & Aujourd' hui in the 17eme .  Finally, as dessert was served, I just couldn't resist.   I pulled out my camera and took two quick shots.  I liked the backlighting that almost put him into a silhouette.
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18 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:06:00 AM CST

    What I believe, Coffee is an institution ! ...
    A special occasion indeed, beautifully photographed..

    Best Regards,
    Wong

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  2. claudineJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:13:00 AM CST

    BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNEE !
    HAPPY NEW YEAR !

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  3. Janey and Co.January 1, 2011 at 6:30:00 AM CST

    He has a face..deeply lined by life. Bet he would have some interesting stories to tell..Great shot.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:07:00 AM CST

    The stories make the man / or woman.

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  5. Martina CardemyrJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:51:00 AM CST

    Beautiful picture. Happy new foto year!

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  6. AlexaJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:32:00 PM CST

    Whether you're being deliberate or super-sneaky, you always manage to pull off a beautiful portrait, V! Have you had your black-eyed peas and collard greens?

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  7. JamesJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:18:00 PM CST

    A wonderful shot indeed! I let far too many photo ops like this slip away. I'm glad that you pulled out the camera.

    Now it's my turn to envy you!
    Have a great time in Paris (as if you wouldn't) :)

    p.s. I love your header photo!

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  8. StarmanJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:00:00 PM CST

    BONNE ANNÉE !

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  9. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:39:00 PM CST

    Love the new header... just perfectly symbolic of Paris

    What a wonderful lunch we had that day and I'm so glad you got this stealth shot... what character he has

    Bonne année, V

    G

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  10. Cafe PasadenaJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:24:00 PM CST

    I luv this! Of course I could say this about all these fotos.

    Have a Parisian New Yr, VJ!

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  11. VirginiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:55:00 PM CST

    Oh thank you my dear friends for commenting on New Year's Day here. I'm glad you like Monsieur and my header. I can hardly wait to get back to Paris and take many more.
    V

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  12. JulieJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:00:00 PM CST

    You handled the glare with pananche, VJ.

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  13. VirginiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:18:00 PM CST

    Alexa,
    Mais oui! I had that plus pork chops tonight. I am ready for the NEW YEAR! HA

    Julie,
    I know it's not just right but sometimes I throw caution to the wind when I really love a photo. This was one of those times. I had to have him!

    Cafe,
    Merci!! I"m happy to see you again.

    Genie,
    Mary and I plan to dine there again. Thank you for showing it to me. I hope we can find It!

    Janey
    Thanks for stopping by here and commenting. Indeed he has a wonderful face.
    V

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  14. Jean SpitzerJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:35:00 PM CST

    Superb portrait.

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  15. animousJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:05:00 AM CST

    wow !!,

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  16. Juergen KuehnJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:09:00 AM CST

    Yes, thank you!
    A favorable situation - a splendid shot.

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  17. MJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:26:00 AM CST

    Virginia, you captured him beautifully! That was a delightful lunch -- both the meal and the company. I love your new header!

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  18. The Armchair ParisianJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:00:00 AM CST

    This shot is genius, Virginia!

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