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!

10 comments:

Starman said...

At least, he wasn't shouting "Pas photo, pas photo!!!"

Cezar and Léia said...

You got a beautiful portrait and composition.He is a talented artist!
Léia

Joe said...

I think he quite liked being photographed V.

Daryl said...

nice!

Jeanie said...

Definitely smiling eyes! He looks quite perfect, quite French there!

JoeinVegas said...

Did you sit down and get him to do a portrait of you?

sukicart said...

Interesting looking artiste - I'll bet he has some stories to share.

Angele Style said...

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!!!!!

Alexa said...

I'm guessing all you had to do was stop hiding behind your camera to get that smile. :~} Another wonderful portrait, V!

Jack said...

Do you think that waving that five Euro note in front of him had anything to do with it?