We're experiencing a sort of Indian summer in Paris at the moment (sort of, because we have no actual Indian summers in France!) and it's quite nice. Here is the photo I took this morning on my way to work. I took it from the Pont des Arts, where I waited for someone to walk "into the sun" (which was hard, because people nicely kept waiting for me to take a picture before actually walking pass the objective!). When I see this, I understand why so many people are in love with Paris ;)
What a wonderful photo Eric and a great capture of the weather we're having here now. I hope it lasts!
ReplyDeleteOh darn, I didn't mean to be first.I hereby bequeath my crown to the next person.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect photo! It captured the weather and the mood of Paris right now so exactly right! I'm so happy to still be in Paris!!
ReplyDeleteOops sorry Michael, didn't mean to re-use the word "capture" but it works so well!
ReplyDeleteKatie, you are hereby given my GF crown. Now decorate it with some old postcards or something that screams, "KATIE"!
ReplyDeleteLooks like we're appearing in "2's" today...
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this photo are exceptional as is the view. May your Indian summer continue indefinitely.
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ReplyDeleteNow that's a great shot and just what the doctor ordered at the end of this stressful week.
ReplyDeleteKeep the crown, Michael, you deserve it! And besides, it looks good on you ! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was kind of the architects to design such a transparent rail. Tres bon.
ReplyDeleteMichael I totally agree with Tomate that the crown is all yours!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot! I love it. Totally made my Friday afternoon :)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that you should explain; I was wondering how long it took you and how many missed people there were in that position! I, this evening, too was held up by people being polite and waiting whilst I took the photo, whilst all I wanted was them!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Eric. Romantic, subtle...sous la lumiere pale... could you say? It's... sigh-worthy.
Why bequeath your crown, Michael? It becomes you.
ReplyDeleteKatie, so what have you been up to today in beautiful Paris?
excellent photo--makes friday sooo much better. thanks!
ReplyDeleteEric, one of my favorite places in all of Paris. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot Eric...and how nice for everyone to wait out of range for you to take the photo! hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI envy you your Indian Summer. We have moved straight from summer into winter! bah!
Lynn I went up in a helium balloon! It was tethered to the ground so no chance of drifting away. It went up pretty high, and I had a great view of Paris. Hope you're having good weather too!
ReplyDeleteThat bridge and that view are my favourites in all of Paris.
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Lovely sunrise, Eric!! Such a beautiful shot!!
ReplyDeleteThis weekend is supposed to be our Indian Summer as well. I'm looking forward to a warm weekend so I can use the hammock that I got for my birthday!! Hooray!
Have a wonderful weekend all!
Eric, PERFECT! Is this heaven? No, it's Paris! Congrats GF Michael or Katie! Tomate...sorry to hear you've had a long week. Project yourself to the heart of this beautiful sunrise...it will take away the stress. It works for me. Bon weekend all!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding pic with lots of atmosphere. Thanks for sharing!
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Oooh my, Katie! Brr. I couldn't have done that. I hope you took lots of photos. Yes, the weather here has been warm, balmy. I was out this evening walking through the streets in a t shirt. Lovely. Have you found many unusual postcards there yet?
ReplyDeleteEric - this was just what I needed after a very long day. It's lovely. At first I thought you were on your way home after a long night. lol. You sure get to work early.
ReplyDeleteSo that's an Indian Summer? I was flabbergasted by the weather this afternoon because it was freezing in the morning...
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice picture, a beautiful morning of autumn...it was pretty early, right?
"Oh darn, I didn't mean to be first." I don't know why Michael, but I don't trust you!
Katie, une montgolfière? Où ça?!
Bon weekend à tous, et bon courage Eric!
Stunning sunrise Eric. I would like to think I would get up that early when in Paris next month, but doubt. Will have to catch a sunset I think. Lovely railing on this bridge. I haven't see this one. One more thing of the never ending list!
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Eric, bless you for for sharing so much beauty and joy around the world.
ReplyDeleteKeep the crown, Michael, you deserve it.
Virginia, I love your new photo. Turquoise is your color!
All I can say is thank you for this image.
ReplyDeleteBises!
Pont Neuf from Pont des Arts...shortly after sunrise...in autumn...heavy sigh. Beautiful Eric. Thanks for the dreamscape.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! & I love how you knew just how to set it up with the person walking into the light. This is perfect. You are so talented Eric!
ReplyDeleteEric, Sunrise and Sunsets, are so beautiful. This one is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely beautiful shot!! Perfect example of a lovely autumn afternoon in the most beautiful city in the world!! Merci for the perfect pic! A real treat to end what has been a rough day and a rough week!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt is now my favorite "fond d'écran" on my computer.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking time to share all this beauty with us.
We're experiencing the same type of weather here in Avignon - isn't it delightful?
ReplyDeleteMontgolfiere! I remember that word now. Thanks Guille. By the way, Guille I've been putting some yummy recipes for sweets on my blog. Thought you might like to know. Baked any Guille biscuits lately?
ReplyDeleteSometimes I'd like to see some of Eric's 'rejects' for these shots, perhaps on 'the making of' - to see how he makes the final choice.
Oh! such a marvelous photo, thanks, Eric!
ReplyDeleteI love le pont des Arts
it's just perfect for sunrise AND sunset too, wonderful place, just turn to the other side
uselaine, the bridge was built on purpose for Napoleon's crowning ceremony as an emperor in 1804
the X shape in a rectangle is typical of that period
BTW, Eric, est ce que je dois quelque chose, en plus de toute ma considération et de mes remerciements, pour le plaisir de voir le lever du soleil à Paris sur mon ordinateur ?
ReplyDeleteWhat a woderful picture..!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing...n now you know why so many people are in love with PARIS..???
lolz...
Cheers....To (ME) One more PARIS LOVER.!!lolz...
Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMichael, do keep the crown. You earned it fair and square. And everyone else is right, it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteMuch like tomate, I am so greatful to have such a serene shot to end my stressful week and start what I hope will be a relaxing weeked.
The more I stare at the enlarged shot the more at peace I feel. The sunlight sparkling off the water, the enlongated shadows on the bridge, Paris practically silhouetted in the background, the soft colors of sunrise, the contrails from the airplanes, the whispy clouds... *sigh* Am I in Paris yet?
Guille, Lynn, a Montgolfière is a hot air balloon. Katie's balloon, apparently, is a helium balloon, which is different!
ReplyDeleteKatie, I guess this was the big "Air de Paris" balloon (already mentionned by Eric some time ago) which is based in the Parc André Citroen? The view from up there must be stunning, particularly with today's weather!
Michael, don't be shy ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou deserve this crown!
amazing shot. so well taken. you've inspired me to have a go at this myself. i know what you mean about people always waiting for you to finish taking the shot, though (either that or they wave enthusiastically as they pass!).
ReplyDeleteYes Thib I thought a hot air balloon because Guille said montgolfiere - so what is a helium balloon then. I hope we can look forward to pics on your blog, Katie?
ReplyDeleteThis photo has been added to my favorites -- it's a keeper! It is our Indian Summer here in San Francisco. We are having perfect weather. It's dark in the morning when I leave home for the office too as the sun is just coming up. I watch the sun rise while on the train. The sun comes up over the East Bay and turns the sky the most beautiful shades of pink, orange, yellow and sometimes purple on a beautiful blue background. It is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLynn, "I, this evening, too was held up by people being polite and waiting whilst I took the photo, whilst all I wanted was them! This is stunning, Eric. Romantic, subtle...sous la lumiere pale... could you say? It's... sigh-worthy." I love the way you write.
David, "one of my favorite places in all of Paris" Dito, one of mine too.
Thib, Merci for the info on balloons. I didn't know there were different kinds.
Bella!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a stunning post card,you would see in come cute boutique.They have pictures from the local area. tee hee. at the people waiting on you to snap the shot.Little did they know that was your objective.Well I'm glad you got your 'perfect'shot:)
Beautiful as always.I like how the figure is almost epheral looking.It almost cast a shadow like silhouette.
HI Eric, I was there this afternoon. Perfect Parisian day. Love this photo.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo . . . but I am just thrilled that I finally figured out what GF stands for. Thank you Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lois very much! It IS sigh-worthy ... :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, that's exquisite! So cute how everyone would stop so you could take a picture undisturbed. And who said the French were rude?!
ReplyDeleteSo Eric, you're expecting Gordon Brown there tomorrow I see on the news tonight. No doubt he will stop to pose for you?
ReplyDeleteI may not be there but I know where "there" is .....
ReplyDeleteOn this beautiful fall day, your photo helps me to realize where I long to be. Merci Beaucoup!
Perfectamente! Eric, I hope you feature this one in 2010's calendar !!!!! Big hint ;^) Hey, does Zazzle offer a 365 day calendar format? Now THAT would be a perfect match for Paris Daily Photo.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I were that person walking in front of you!
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo
Eric, J'aime votre photos et aussi votre ecriture. Merci (for sharing..forgot the words for that)
ReplyDeleteJ'aime Paris, beaucoup
J'ai vu Paris dans le cinema francaise de Truffant, Goddard, Chabrol etc etc,
and i cannot wait to visit
...la ville de la lumiere du soleil...
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