Monday, January 23, 2012

Closing Time


As we walked back to the Métro from a party late one evening, I took a quick shot of the chairs all lined up and as luck would have it...... a waiter walked out! I think this might be one of my favorites from this trip.

31 comments:

  1. Ooh I'm so glad I saw this post in my side bar.

    I too love this one - you've captured a special moment!

    How could I have missed your week in Paris - I'm going back to read through all these posts!

    Did you get your Calender from Jardin d’Acclimatation??

    Hugs
    Shane

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  2. I like it too, V. Great "Parisian" shot. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. A mood perfectly captured. A bientot Albert.

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  4. I like the mood here. The late time can be seen, the tiring day, and a lot to be done, as tables have to be put inside.. A great shot!

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  5. Really nice! (Perfect framing!) You really catched the right moment!

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  6. Wonderful candid shot, Virginia! I also love the Sunday dancers!

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  7. "le moment décisif" as Cartier Bresson called it !

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  8. I swear, there is something in the air in Paris, so many wonderful
    sights, smells. Great photo.
    yvonne

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  9. Perfect shot. It has a story. Unmistakingly Parisian. Love how you choose the right moment to go B&W.

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  10. Le moment décisif indeed. I can see why this shot has already become a favorite. It's got everything.
    Just brilliant !

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  11. What a great evening that was and this shot is just perfect!

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  12. Closing time can be such a sad and lonely time, but you captured it beautifully in this photo.

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  13. It's like the universe always orchestrates the perfect shot for you!

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  14. Great timing Virginia!!! Love this in B&W...well done!!!

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  15. I agree—you've captured perfectly that moment in time. And it looks like you were shooting from the hip.
    But I want to hear about the party! (These days I'm living in Paris vicariously through you and Genie, you know.)

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  16. So hauntingly beautiful!

    So magical!

    I can almost listen to that door opening and his stepping aside...

    Thank you Madame!!!

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  17. WELCOME HOME DEAR ONE!!!!!!!!! GOOD TO SEE YOU! Anita

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  18. Favorite photo or favorite waiter? I know you!!! I had to turn off your music to reminisce with two versions of "Closing Time." Leonard Cohen's old one and Semisonic's newer one. Go to YouTube.

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  19. Don't you just love it when the unexpected happens and makes your shot!!
    A great hour in Paris for pics, how late was that?? haha
    Carla X

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  20. I wonder just how many people sat on those chairs through that day drinking coffee and admiring the chic people walking by! Wish one of them had been moi!! Beautiful image Virginia.

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  21. i like your title. ^0^
    love this in B*w.

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  22. Yes, I love it! Puts me right there. I'm loving so many of your photographs...very glad I stumbled upon your blog by clicking on "On Rue Tatin" in my profile!

    One day I will be in Paris. For now I can enjoy the experience through your lens.

    http://steppingupwithstoriesanddreams.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html

    (My blog:

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  23. I love it this pictures is as breath taking as the city itself. captures the magi and mystic of vielle paris

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