Promenade matinale

Morning stroll in Butte aux Cailles.

Papa et sa petite fille

To be honest, I was so taken with this adorable little girl that after a few photos from afar, I just went up to Papa and asked if I could take their picture. 

Marché aux Puces II

Like most Parisian shopkeepers, the vendors here keep to themselves, usually reading. If you need assistance or pricing, you greet them with a, "Bonjour Monsieur" first of course, them ask your question. Leave with a friendly, "Merci, bonjournée. 

Afternoon Walk

   

...in the Marais

Matin neigeux à Paris

City Daily Photo Theme Day - La neige, Maman!

Today's City Daily Photo Theme is WHITE. Since I've only been blessed with snow in Paris once. it was a no brainer. January, 2010, we woke up to a lovely snowfall in Paris. Mary and I headed to the Palais Royal, close to our apartment. The photos I took that morning remain my absolute favorites.

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Monsieur et son chien

Place Colette

Waiting in Paris

The waiter and the chef. Waiting for patrons.

Reading in Paris

On this beautiful, blue sky day in November, the Jardin du Luxembourg was the perfect spot to read.

Regarde Papa!

I love street photography in Paris.

Attendant madame

La vie d'un chien à Paris.

Tiny Beggars

Square Boucicaut is adjacent to Bon Marché and our Metro stop, Sèvre Babylone, so I often poked my head in to see what was  happening. It's a quiet little park where you often see people enjoying their lunch or children playing on the playground, and in fine weather the carrousel. This afternoon a few ducks showed up for a handout. To my knowledge there is no pond, so I"m wondering where they came from. Seasoned beggars that they were, they knew who to look in the eye!

Paris après la pluie

Some things never change in Paris. J'adore.

Follow the Leader

Monsieur, on his way home with fleurs, proved to be a fine leader for the students to follow!

Michael

I"ve been photographing this guy dancing on rue Mouffetard since 2009. He's a flashy dresser and great dancer. We've never spoken, but I do believe I might have taken him a print. His favorite dance partner was a tall blonde who dressed to the nines. I hear she moved away a few years ago and now  he dances with several of the regular ladies. You can find them every Sunday around 11 -12. Don't miss it. 

La conversation

In this little park, I noticed that the gentlemen congregated on one side, and the ladies on others. Everyone seemed happy with that arrangement.

Window Shopping in Paris

Paris shop windows are always worth a look! This trip, Mary has suggested I start a new series of Paris shops. I like that idea!

Paris Rouge - L'homme à la Comédie`Française

Taken at the Palais Royal in 2012 when la Comeedie-Française had relocated during the renovation.
I think I"ll do a little Paris Rouge mini series for the next few days. It's been fun finding new photos!

La dame et la voiture en rouge

Should I ever publish a sequel to my Paris Rouge book, this must be the cover shot!

Sérieux

I have learned over the years that chess and card games at the Jardin du Luxembourg and serious business.