Weekend Reflections - Mon selfie

I love capturing reflection in moto mirrors all over Paris. This day I caught myself, with bad Paris hair.

Today I join James' Weekend Reflections. His friends around the world post their captures right HERE!

Presse-papiers

Galerie Vivienne

Mon nouvel ami

Normally I like to catch people on the street without them being aware I'm there. This day, there were kids running all around the Palais Royal, and this boy stopped and looked at me. I held up my camera, and he was very willing to have me take his photo. A sweet memory.

Bienvenue

These exquisite gates serve as a lovely welcome to Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement. It's not in the very center of Paris so is often overlooked. It's a beautiful and quiet park. Put it on your list.

Une autre vue

Another view of la Seine

Afternoon at the Mouffetard Café

Oh this brings back so many good memories of days spent along rue Arbalète and rue Mouffetard.

Je ne sais pas

Sometimes while walking as fast as I can,  in order to keep up with my speedy amis, I snap a quick photo, then when I return home and have a look, I have no idea. Today is one of those funny captures with no additional info. Je suis désolé.

Papa et sa petite fille

Papa et sa petite jeune fille. What makes this image especially poignant is that it was taken on the Sunday morning, following the terrorist attacks on Paris just two days before. Parisians marched forth and embraced their normal life that day. 

Walking Home On Rue Mouffetard

Many lovely memories on this rue in Paris.

Paris Windows

 Rue de Crémieux

This day, Mary and I had walked what seemed half of Paris with Peter. I was almost done, but Peter offered Rue Crémieux, and I said I thought I could walk a few steps more. I love this little street. Worth the effort.

Fleuristes à Paris

Since discovering this beautiful shop in 2014, I find myself returning each trip. Stepping inside is like finding yourself enveloped in exquisite bouquets from floor to ceiling. Put it on your list!

La Boutique des Saints-Pères

14 rue des Saints-Pères

75007 Paris

Dimanche à rue Mouffetard

The locals who gather on rue Mouffetard each Sunday, are really good! I guess they get a lot of practice. 

Old Favorite

This photograph was taken in June, 2010 as Mary and I walked to the Musée d'Orsay to meet friends. I"ve always loved this Galeries Lafayette ad, so I thought it would be fun to recycle this image!

Waiting For the Métro

Coming from a city with no real public transportation system, I'm a big fan of the Paris Metro and bus system.  It's fast, cheap and aside from the stairs that I curse frequently, a great way to get around Paris.

Galerie Vivienne

As always, the Parisian attention to detail. Galerie Vivienne café,

Petit garçon avec son baton

A sunny Sunday at the Jardin du Luxembourg means families in Paris enjoying the nice weather and the children with their batons and sailboats!

Ne pas nager!

Don't even think about it!

Ecoute - The Listener

Located on Place René Cassin, just outside Église Saint-Eustache, Henri Miller's enormous sculpture, Ecoute, depicts an enormous head resting in a hand. The public art, combining old Paris architecture with new and eclectic art is yet another reason I love Paris.

Spinelli et Sivel

One of the most unusual gravesite at  Cimetière de Père-Lachaise, has to be the resting place of Spinelli et Sivel. They died in a balloon accident in 1875 and are buried together in this beautiful gravesite. As a photographer, the coloration on the monument intrigued me. 

Sunday Church Series - Basilique royale de Saint-Denis

 This is a church that  you must put on your list when visiting Paris. The resting place of most of France's royalty and their families, it is considered the royal necropolis of France.  Located in a northern suburb of Paris, it is one of the most beautiful churches I've visited in Paris. 

Jardin d'acclimatation

Located in the Bois de Boulogne, the Jardin d'acclimatation , is the place go with kids in Paris. It's part amusement park, park garden ( shown here), petting zoo, playgournd, boat rides and much more. Eva and Davis loved the day we spent here.

Le tatouage

People watching at le Jardin du Palais Royal pays off.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Nature

Now, more than ever, I admire the French for their commitment to environmental issues. Throughout Paris, you see more and more vertical living gardens/living walls. I photographed this at Le BHV Marais L'homme.  More at Musée Quai Branley and across Paris, reflect Paris' focus on environmental issues that affect our planet.

Today I join my fellow City Daily Photobloggers for our Theme Day - Nature! Click HERE to see all of their posts on our monthly theme!

The P Is For Poilâne

Being granted permission to photograph the baking of the trademark Poilâne sourdough loaves was a very special occasion. We were allowed down in the cav where the first round loaves were baked in 1932. This is their flagship store on rue Cherche-Midi. I"ve been lucky enough to stay just a few doors down on two trips to Paris. All the round loaves bear the signature P for Poilâne!

Alexis

I have been photographing Alexis' boutique inside and out since 2008. Do you blame me?

Nos drapeaux!

Today, here in America we honor those who have lost their lives in service to our country. I love this image taken on rue Mouffetard, just two days after the terrorist attacks on Paris in 2015.  I love this solidarity among the country I call home and my second home.

Paris People

The Marais district of Paris is one of my very favorite places to photograph because of its ethnic and religious diversity. This Jewish man, passing out pamphlets caught my eye.  What a beautiful face.

Bobines de ruban

Oh we're back at Ultramod, two of my favorite shops in Paris. This shop, offers thread, buttons, trim and ribbon of all kinds. Across the street, you will find every millinery item you might need for exquisite hats.

Ultramod

3-4 rue de Choiseul

Paris 75002

Through the Window

I have a rather long list of Paris shops that are always closed when I visit! I have to satisfy my curiosity with "through the window photos". Here at Galerie Vivienne. I love the books crammed into every available space. Reminds me of home. 

Paris Rouge - Losco

Ceintures Losco, located in the Marais is  yet another specialty shop of fine craftsmanship you find all over Paris. The worktable, neat and orderly is where the exquisite leather belts are crafted. Also for purchase, many beautiful buckles. There is another location on rue de Sèvres in the 6eme.

Ceintures Losco

20 rue de Sévigné

75004 Paris

Deux amis

These two guys, Peter Olson on the left, and Owen Phillips on the right, admiring the wonderful art collection at the Musée Condé at the  Chateau de Chantilly. I met them both via my Paris blog and we do love to get together whenever I pay a visit. I am very fortunate to call them my friends!