Monday, November 7, 2011

Le Cigare


Pétanque at the Jardin du Luxembourg is serious business.  Here Monsieur concentrates before the throw.
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22 comments:

  1. DianneNovember 7, 2011 at 12:20:00 AM CST

    Deep in thought - mind on the job -contemplating his next strategic move. You've captured Monsieur et le cigare well Virginia.

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  2. AlainNovember 7, 2011 at 1:17:00 AM CST

    Les boulodromes ne sont pas encore "sans tabac", mais ça viendra bientôt !

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  3. Shell SherreeNovember 7, 2011 at 3:00:00 AM CST

    I don't think I'd be able to take it seriously enough to play with le monsieur. Wonderful scene, V!

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  4. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 3:15:00 AM CST

    Full concentration...well captured, Virginia :)
    Have a lovely week.
    xx

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  5. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 7, 2011 at 5:33:00 AM CST

    OH YES! TRÈS IMPORTANT! TRÈS SERIEUX!!! Anita

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  6. AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 6:05:00 AM CST

    Pétanque *everywhere* in France is serious business! Great shot, V!

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  7. VirginiaNovember 7, 2011 at 6:58:00 AM CST

    Alain, je ne pense pas le terrains de pétanque ne sera jamais sans tabac. :)

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  8. MalyssNovember 7, 2011 at 8:36:00 AM CST

    On dirait Jean Gabin dans "le baron de l'ecluse"! :o)

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  9. French Girl in SeattleNovember 7, 2011 at 8:54:00 AM CST

    I agree with Malyss. Very "Jean Gabin"... or he is a sailor who has lost his ship...Either way, great shot Virginia. Bonne journée. -- Veronique

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  10. DarylNovember 7, 2011 at 9:41:00 AM CST

    He looks like Rod Steiger ...

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  11. AlexaNovember 7, 2011 at 11:19:00 AM CST

    I had the same thought as Daryl. (Or maybe Winston Churchill trying not to be recognized.) If the day comes when smoking is interdit sur les boulodromes , monsieur will probably just chew on an unlit cigar while he plays. Great shot, V.

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  12. -K-November 7, 2011 at 1:40:00 PM CST

    This is a Vivian Maier shot!

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  13. StarmanNovember 7, 2011 at 1:47:00 PM CST

    He looks like Winston Churchill.

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  14. Janey and Co.November 7, 2011 at 2:09:00 PM CST

    Great picture! I can almost smell that cigar!
    I agree with Starman...although he also looks a bit like the Skipper on Gilligan's Island...or maybe even Geo C. Scott!...Janey

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  15. VirginiaNovember 7, 2011 at 2:13:00 PM CST

    I love all your comments. I think I am going to go with a French Rod Steiger, although he does look like Churchill, and after I googled, him Jean Gabin as well.

    Kevin, I wish I could come close to a Maier shot! Thank you.

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  16. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsNovember 7, 2011 at 2:30:00 PM CST

    Priceless. You have a wonderful talent taking candid shots. Warm regards.

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  17. martinealisonNovember 7, 2011 at 3:31:00 PM CST

    Tout en concentration... Important la pétanque...
    Gros bisous

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  18. JackNovember 7, 2011 at 5:59:00 PM CST

    Nice image, Virginia. I couldn't figure out what he was doing.

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  19. CildemerNovember 7, 2011 at 7:18:00 PM CST

    Great capture! Very nice choice for B&W!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice and happy week****

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  20. LynetteNovember 7, 2011 at 8:53:00 PM CST

    There's quite a story going on here. Love it!

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  21. MargaretNovember 10, 2011 at 7:42:00 AM CST

    Absolutely perfect capture... even the legs in the right hand corner.

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  22. JamesNovember 10, 2011 at 5:36:00 PM CST

    What an interesting character. I want to see more photos of this guy. :)

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