Granted this photograph is not well composed, but I think it gives a true flavor of the skating rink at the Hôtel de Ville. The smallest were scooting all over as best the could, holding onto the wooden walls or pushing the cute and colorful little scooters! The city had kindly provided an area just for the little ones so they could get around without being run over by the more accomplished skaters.
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A picture full of movement and colors! I can almost hear the laughs!
ReplyDeleteLovely and colorful picture Virginia.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
French kids having fun ....delightful!
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Une très belle photo où la joie est inscrite au programme.
ReplyDeleteGros bisous
This is just lovely -you've captured such joy Fx
ReplyDeleteThe photo captures the delight of the children - I almost wish I were young again! Bisous
ReplyDeleteI love all the colors and the activity in this photo!
ReplyDeleteI love this photo, even if the composition is not the most important thing about it. Young outdoor skaters everywhere charm me, but when they have architecture such as that of Hôtel de ville behind them, well, that is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese temporary ice skating rinks are a great initiative by Delanoë, the mayor of Paris. i would love to see the one they set up on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower during the Holidays. Skating "sur la Tour". Imagine that! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteIf I were to attempt this, I would need to be right here with the children, and I would need a scooter sized for adults! This photo sizzles with color and a good time!
ReplyDeleteThey all look like they are having fun
ReplyDeleteLove this photo!!
ReplyDeleteIt is colorful and lively and active and fun. Isn't that good enough?
ReplyDeleteComposition? Whatever! Kudos for the capture—what fun they're all having!
ReplyDeleteLove! :D
ReplyDeleteAnd so very colorful...the capture is full of movement and joy!
ReplyDeleteWell done, dear Virginia!
xoxo,
- Irina
Hi V .. there is much fun, laughter and joy portrayed in this photograph. Cheers J.
ReplyDeleteI live about 150 meters from the Hôtel de Ville skating rink. For me it is a microcosm of human behavior. You have the kids having a good time, the posers doing pirouettes in the center of the rink, the teen agers and bad boys skating way too fast, the unsure hugging the rails, and the occasional dreamer just gliding peacefully around the rink enjoying the fluidity of the motion. What a great idea, this skating rink in the middle of Paris!
ReplyDeleteC'est sympa, mais peut-être pas vraiment indispensable.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous image Virginia, these youngsters are having so much fun, especially the two centre stage.
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