Smoking in Paris, ah, when I was young I loved to sit in a café and smoke. When I grew up and quit the smell of smoke in a café became obnoxious. Paris is a much better place now that smoking is restricted.
back.... :))))) @ Jack - you nailed it!!! Why oh why do I write first and read afterwards the comments? Well, I know why - because I want to express MY thoughts and not just echo the others - but here it backfired slightly - up goes my grin in smoke!
Don't you just love it! A familiar sight in the Marais ... you're quick on the shutter Virginia which is why you get the shots.
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Smoking in Paris, ah, when I was young I loved to sit in a café and smoke. When I grew up and quit the smell of smoke in a café became obnoxious. Paris is a much better place now that smoking is restricted.
ReplyDeleteThis is Paris Virginia... Fabulous moment... xv
ReplyDeleteInteresting juxtaposition: smoking and cemetery tomb sales!
ReplyDeletea Smoker, yes, but in front of an interesting advertising, together they make a really attractive picture!
ReplyDeleteThe reflection, the tradition ... The Marais!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever shot Virginia and perfect in B&W..
ReplyDeleteThis one is MASTERFUL...you have THE EYE!!! I worship at the foot of your pedestal Madame...
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ReplyDeletethanks but I think you have been in Enzo's catnip this morning! :)
Terrific shot, dear Virginia...love Le Marais...and the contrasts of this gentleman...
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Very atmospheric! I, too, love the Marais.
ReplyDeleteAt least he doesn't have far to go when the smoking kills him!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful shot—and a cautionary tale! I spent my youth the exact same way Jeff did: sitting in cafés engulfed in a cloud of smoke. :~}
ReplyDeleteLet's pretend that I got here first and wrote something witty about smoking and the cemetery stuff.
ReplyDeleteMy thinking goes along with Starman's. Great shot, too.
ReplyDeletethat's so totally you... served cool with a 'clin d'oeil' :)
ReplyDeleteSmoking kills - what a terrific shot! Bonne journée, ma chérie
Kiki
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ReplyDelete@ Jack - you nailed it!!! Why oh why do I write first and read afterwards the comments?
Well, I know why - because I want to express MY thoughts and not just echo the others - but here it backfired slightly - up goes my grin in smoke!
I love this shot!
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