Rainbow Pole
Monday, April 02, 2007 Posted by Eric
In Paris you can find many poles along the streets to prevent cars from parking on the sidewalks. Some of them are used by artists, people who want to advertise, or others who just want to have a little fun. I already showed one example here, so I thought I'd show you this one as well. Happy week everyone.
April 2, 2007 12:16:00 AM GMT+02:00
Well it obviously doesn't keep motorcycles off of the sidewalk! If we didn't know that you now have a scooter that doesn't work, I'd guess that it was yours...
April 2, 2007 12:17:00 AM GMT+02:00
.. and is this allowed ? We don't really have these on the pavements, oh perhaps some collapsible ones but no-one would think of decorating them. Writing graffiti perhaps but that's it. I like it! Wonder if that couple recognised you, you famous person you, Eric? The chap has acknowledgement in his face.
April 2, 2007 12:22:00 AM GMT+02:00
Lynn, some things are accepted here even if they are not allowed.
Regarding the "older woman" in Normandy...you and Michael were correct. She's my 92 year old Aunt who I visit from time to time. LOL
April 2, 2007 12:23:00 AM GMT+02:00
Ahh i knew you were a kind man, Eric. Visiting an elderly aunt. This is very very sweet - and a likely story LOL !!!!
Please send her my best wishes of course.
April 2, 2007 1:15:00 AM GMT+02:00
It goes nice with the yellow wall and the blue umbrella! :)
Despite the rain, it's a bright scenery.
April 2, 2007 1:15:00 AM GMT+02:00
creativity is always welcome, nicely framed couple.
April 2, 2007 2:16:00 AM GMT+02:00
Eric, since the purple glove shot was my winter wallpaper for my computer at work, looks like I will have to make this one my spring one. Thanks!
April 2, 2007 2:35:00 AM GMT+02:00
Now where did my comment go? Grrrr..
Fantastic shot, Eric. And I'm not just saying that... Taking pictures in Paris (or anywhere?) when it's overcast is quite challenging because there is very little natural light and most of the colors tend to disappear completely. Did you photoshop the foreground just a little bit? Whatever you did, it's a great shot and a great find. Thanks again!
(And besides, you can never have too many rainbows around :-D)
April 2, 2007 2:54:00 AM GMT+02:00
Like the comment about the rainbow; perhaps that's why I find it appealing, other than it's an interesting shot with the rain-slick pavement. The dash of blue in the umbrella lends more interest to the scene. Does your aunt know you blog and does she watch your photos? Hope that she is in good health!!
April 2, 2007 3:32:00 AM GMT+02:00
Being a male, I've always found those poles rather dangerous.
They're at just the "wrong" level when you're in a hurry to cross the street...
April 2, 2007 3:37:00 AM GMT+02:00
See, I always said Eric is the cutest and the sweetest! Visiting his aunt back in Normandie.. a true gentleman!
This is a great shot, I immediately thought of the pole with the purple glove. This colored pole goes along with the smiley mailbox. Paris is showing the colors and the spirit of spring!
April 2, 2007 3:40:00 AM GMT+02:00
Lynn, to answer your question of the other day, I tried to see '300' saturday but it was sold out. Although I'm not into battle movies I will see it since it got great reviews. Also, hubby always goes to the movies with me to see romantic films, so it's only fair I go see a movie he enjoys too!
:-)
April 2, 2007 3:49:00 AM GMT+02:00
and the blue umbrella matches the pole! great photo!
April 2, 2007 4:14:00 AM GMT+02:00
Anonymous: ROFL!!! And a very good point, too!
April 2, 2007 5:34:00 AM GMT+02:00
This is a fun shot - it reminds me of a croquet pole!
April 2, 2007 6:45:00 AM GMT+02:00
I love the colorful, whimsical statements like the one you found.They are so joyful. Add to that the Pompidou and that Nikki St. Phalle fountain nearby(sorry for the misspellings again).For those of you who can spell, feel free to LOL.
April 2, 2007 7:11:00 AM GMT+02:00
If a driver ever hits this post, the paint transfer should make it very difficult for them to ever deny it...
April 2, 2007 7:16:00 AM GMT+02:00
alberta guy - you've watch too many CSI shows. No more TV for you. :-)
April 2, 2007 9:03:00 AM GMT+02:00
I didn't know you could get Gaffa tape in so many colours. Good use of colours on a dull day.
April 2, 2007 9:26:00 AM GMT+02:00
Anonymous. Indeed!! My late brother in law, a frequent visitor to Paris, always called them 'b****ck crunchers'!
April 2, 2007 10:05:00 AM GMT+02:00
I think Eric, that you should take a silver indelible pen and sign your name on one. See others follow when you do!
April 2, 2007 1:10:00 PM GMT+02:00
Eric, great photo--love the colors! Thanks for visiting AshevilleDP yesterday and for the kind words of welcome. Now we have to figure out how to live up to that "Paris of the South" moniker!
April 2, 2007 2:13:00 PM GMT+02:00
This is more proof of the delights of Parisian streets. One never knows what bit of art one might encounter. This photo is another of Eric's classics. Great!
April 2, 2007 2:56:00 PM GMT+02:00
Still no answer to my comment about the couple though Eric? Come on Ed., reply to your readers... lol. Busy Eric. YOu clearly need an assistant. Someone bright, a journalist, french/english speaking, contemporary writer... reliable... fun... cheeky even. erm who could that be?
April 2, 2007 4:29:00 PM GMT+02:00
You always have such a great eye for color in your photos. Thanks for bringing us this charming view of a Parisian street!
April 2, 2007 6:37:00 PM GMT+02:00
Eric said...
Lynn, some things are accepted here even if they are not allowed.
See!...This is what I love about Paris...that shrug of the shoulders...and the "oh well..what can you do"?? attitude!! It must be in my genetic framework...LOL!!
Wow...all this time I thought they were there for me to tie up Medor...or my Horse??? LOL!!
April 2, 2007 7:01:00 PM GMT+02:00
I agree, kpg, it's a great attitude to have. Some things in the UK are just not addressed, but once noticed, it would never be seen to be merely 'accepted'. As then, the offending article must be blamed, labelled, categorised and sorted. Usually by Health & Safety/Human Rights/Political Correctness. One of those would pick it up and run gleefully with it through the corridors of power.
April 2, 2007 7:07:00 PM GMT+02:00
Love this. So bright and cheerful - like a stick of Brighton rock. In Menton, we do the same thing but not nearly so interestingly:
http://menton-daily-photo.blogspot.com/2007/03/dont-park-here.html
Jillyx
April 2, 2007 7:55:00 PM GMT+02:00
Wild guess: rue Au Maire, off of rue Volta. I think I recognize the street, but no matter. The cheery colors in the rain: c'est parfait. I needed a bit of color, as it's been raining here for days and maybe snow Wednesday!
April 3, 2007 12:21:00 AM GMT+02:00
Chouette c'est "cloonesque" si je peux me permettre!
April 3, 2007 12:22:00 AM GMT+02:00
Eric: concerning the above comment, could you let us, in the future, know where your featured picture was taken? Some of us would want to see the statue, the streetlamp, the pole now made famous by you, in person. Please? Anybody agree? There is strength in numbers!
April 3, 2007 12:29:00 AM GMT+02:00
Yes i'd agree with that, Phx, if i could only get there in person myself ;( lol
April 3, 2007 1:48:00 AM GMT+02:00
Phx: Keep in mind that photobloggers sometimes take hundreds of pictures and only post a very small fraction of what they shoot, and documenting every single shot you take can be a little bit burdensome...
My money is on one of the "central" arrondissements of Paris, but of course, I could be way off. Many streets of Paris look just like this one...
April 3, 2007 2:12:00 AM GMT+02:00
Well, I have to admit that I don't know what it is like on Eric's end of it. Thank you, tomate, I don't want to make it any harder on him. How about if you remember tne spot, Eric?
April 3, 2007 3:20:00 AM GMT+02:00
What I mean is ,Eric, if you do remember where a posted photo is located, could you then tell us?
April 3, 2007 4:56:00 AM GMT+02:00
April 5, 2007 10:27:00 PM GMT+02:00
So nice and cheerful in the rain, and the couple under the blue umbrella add a touch of romance.
Blather From Brooklyn
April 7, 2007 2:37:00 PM GMT+02:00
I love this capture and the way the blue and ocher in the pole repeat in the blue umbrella and ocher of the wall. It moves my eye around the photo. The perspective is wonderful, too. And you are squatting down to take this one. What must the couple be thinking. . .or were you pretending to tie your shoe?
-Kim
April 15, 2007 11:18:00 PM GMT+02:00
I really like this photo and its "mood".
Christiane
www.aphotographerinparis.com
October 13, 2009 10:51:00 AM GMT+02:00
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