Place du Tertre in Montmartre is usually packed with artists and tourists, but in January with snow melting on the ground, only a few hearty souls were set up, most waiting and waiting like this gentleman. The photograph on the left shows he was a bit skeptical as I walked up clicking away. I gave him a smile and a "bonjour". I almost got a smile back in the top photo. Merci Monsieur!
Monday, July 15, 2013
French Stranger # 82 - L'artiste
Place du Tertre in Montmartre is usually packed with artists and tourists, but in January with snow melting on the ground, only a few hearty souls were set up, most waiting and waiting like this gentleman. The photograph on the left shows he was a bit skeptical as I walked up clicking away. I gave him a smile and a "bonjour". I almost got a smile back in the top photo. Merci Monsieur!
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At least, he wasn't shouting "Pas photo, pas photo!!!"
You got a beautiful portrait and composition.He is a talented artist!
Léia
I think he quite liked being photographed V.
nice!
Definitely smiling eyes! He looks quite perfect, quite French there!
Did you sit down and get him to do a portrait of you?
Interesting looking artiste - I'll bet he has some stories to share.
I hope the country supports wonderful artists such as this. If only you could capture his life story in a picture. We can only imagine which is awesome in itself!!!!!
I'm guessing all you had to do was stop hiding behind your camera to get that smile. :~} Another wonderful portrait, V!
Do you think that waving that five Euro note in front of him had anything to do with it?
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