The love bike!
Sunday, November 15, 2009 Publié par Eric Tenin
Intriguing isn't? At first I thought someone had found an interesting way of parking his bike (In Paris, where space is scarce, people find it hard to put away their bike - and leaving it in the street is rather risky as there are many thefts). But in fact, this "love bike" is just a store sign belonging to Allovelo.com, a bike rental and repair place located in the 2nd arrondissement. A nice alternative to Velib... FYI. I'm currently working on the 2010 PDP Calendar. The color version is already completed... I still have the B&W to make. Thanks for your help again.
November 15, 2009 12:11:00 AM GMT+01:00
At first it looks like just a normal Paris skyline picture, until you notice the pink frame of the bike. It certainly is an interesting sign for a store to have.
The color of the sky looks amazing against the color of the rooftops?
November 15, 2009 12:42:00 AM GMT+01:00
I LOVE this photo. Every day you outdo yourself. A page-a-day PDP calendar would be great, and you certainly have more than enough fabulous photos.
November 15, 2009 1:17:00 AM GMT+01:00
This is a nice alternative to your 11 August 2008 post, Eric. Your title today immediately reminded me of this other one.
I see the color version of the 2010 calendar includes some personal choices, doesn't it? The February photo for instance. That's true it was missing in the survey results. I'm looking forward to the B&W version with its own surprises too.
November 15, 2009 2:16:00 AM GMT+01:00
Lovely photo, with the heart bike and the roof tops!
The calendar is spectacular! The cover is breath taking!!!!
Is the B&W version going to have different photos??!!!
November 15, 2009 4:05:00 AM GMT+01:00
The picture is very intriguing indeed. I 'love' it.
The calendar is great and the front cover was my favorite picture of 2009. Great choice!
November 15, 2009 5:12:00 AM GMT+01:00
I love the calender, Eric!! can't wait to see the B+W to see which I will want more!!
November 15, 2009 6:13:00 AM GMT+01:00
This is adorable, Eric, not just for the 'love bike' {LOL} but the rooftops in the background!
The colour PDP calendar is magnificent. The cover is a brilliant choice, and I'm so happy you included the fountain for Feb, as I'd completely forgotten that one and it's very special. Looking forward to checking out the B&W one soon.
November 15, 2009 8:29:00 AM GMT+01:00
<3 it!.............
November 15, 2009 8:33:00 AM GMT+01:00
This could be a summer photo with the great sunlight. When I think how long it takes to get permission to get new mail boxes in my apt building, I wonder how they got the right to plaster a bike on the outside of the wall!
November 15, 2009 9:10:00 AM GMT+01:00
"plaster" = "attach" for those wondering...
November 15, 2009 3:00:00 PM GMT+01:00
So cute! I love this, Eric! Congratulations on the 2010 calendar - so cool. xo Anne
November 15, 2009 3:40:00 PM GMT+01:00
@Michael: maybe they didn't ask to anybody ;-)
November 15, 2009 3:59:00 PM GMT+01:00
I guess there are 2 clever Parisians responsible for this scene.
November 15, 2009 5:09:00 PM GMT+01:00
I love this, very fun. The architecture is amazing as always, this adds a fun twist, plus pink is my favorite colour!! Love the calendar too, fabulous job. Can't wait to get one!! Have a great Sunday everyone. Valorie
November 15, 2009 6:24:00 PM GMT+01:00
Parfait! Afterall, it is Paris.
November 15, 2009 6:29:00 PM GMT+01:00
I'd like a bike like that :)
November 15, 2009 10:09:00 PM GMT+01:00
Me too, Lynn! Shot from this angle, where you can't see the street, this could almost be a scene from some long ago time. Love it!
November 15, 2009 11:12:00 PM GMT+01:00
long time no see!
love the love bike, brilliant!
best regards!
November 15, 2009 11:13:00 PM GMT+01:00
The love bike is great. I ordered the color version of the calendar. It's gorgeous. If I like the B & W version better, I'll just have to get it for a friend.
November 15, 2009 11:20:00 PM GMT+01:00
I love the love bike! Oh, and those exquisite rooftops...le sigh.
So...I was just reading all the inquiries as to how I *happen* to be the first in line when it comes to ET! ET!! ET!!! photos, and I have no answers for you. I have not hacked my way into Eric's computer, nor have I installed a web cam in Eric's home. It just happens naturally, I swear.
BTW Eric, don't forget to buy some more toothpaste; you are almost out.
November 15, 2009 11:46:00 PM GMT+01:00
LOL Suzy!
November 16, 2009 12:06:00 AM GMT+01:00
@Mrs Vandertramp "... and you certainly have more than enough fabulous photos." ONe day, one day... I'll make one!
@Flore "I see the color version of the 2010 calendar includes some personal choices, doesn't it?" Yes, of course ;-)
@Monica "Is the B&W version going to have different photos??!!!" Yes!
@Michael "I wonder how they got the right to plaster a bike on the outside of the wall!" I ask myself the exact same question when I saw this. Probably not that easy...
@Suzy "BTW Eric, don't forget to buy some more toothpaste; you are almost out." LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Can you send me the apple flavored one that you secretly keep in this bottom drawer of you bathroom cabinet?!
November 16, 2009 12:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
LOLLLL Suzy
November 16, 2009 10:21:00 AM GMT+01:00
almost looks like a scene from Amelie Poulain.
November 16, 2009 6:15:00 PM GMT+01:00
LOL Eric! Touche!
November 16, 2009 8:22:00 PM GMT+01:00
I like your reader's idea of a 365 days of Paris Daily Photo calendar! I'll queue up for that!
I love bikes and so the combination of subject and place are a perfect blend for me. Thank you for looking up!
-Kim
November 17, 2009 6:16:00 PM GMT+01:00
Wonderful!
It is so nice to see the creativity of people in Europe. For some reason, I very strongly believe that arts are a big thing in Europe!
November 18, 2009 2:18:00 PM GMT+01:00
Great sign and a cool photo.
November 19, 2009 3:12:00 AM GMT+01:00
Suzy et Eric...you two are too funny.