No, these birds did not dive on me like in The birds, the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, but I've found the scene pretty scary. I took this photo near the Châtelet, by the Tour Saint Jacques, that has recently been renewed (see this post and this post). You can also have a good look at the weather we're experiencing in Paris at the moment. Grey and cold - and even colder soon... I'm off to Lille today, in the north of France, it'll be even colder!
Great shot! Love it! =)
ReplyDeleteOh Eric, I think this is one of your very best photographs. It's amazing.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip north. Bundle up! :)
V
OH and BTW,
ReplyDeleteI saw the original version of The Birds. It scared the pants off me. I think it could even today!!!
V
fantastic shot, love it!
ReplyDeleteit's amazing how the weather alters the mood of a photo. I really like this photo Eric though I have to admit I like the one with the blue sky better.
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I was sooo excited to see the Tour Saint Jacques when it was uncovered, finished, in 2008. What a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe birds are funny. What are they?
What a fantastic shot! Eric, if you keep surpassing yourself, one of these days you're going to leave yourself in the dust.
ReplyDeleteVery ominous indeed!
ReplyDeleteHi Eric,
ReplyDeleteI would like to use this photo to recommend your blog (with a link and some short ravings ;)) on my own blog, if that is ok. I left a link to my blog if you want to check it out, though I'm afraid it is in swedish. My e-mail is robin1watts@gmail.com, so please let me know if that would be ok with you!
Best,
Robin
I've always thought that the view from the top would be amazing. If only it were open to the public.
ReplyDeleteI hope you used a lens cover when taking this photo!
Just realised what a stupid comment I just made. Wouldn't have been much of a photo with the lens cover on!
ReplyDeleteMeant clear lens filter to protect the lens from bird poo.... going back to sleep now...bye.
I love the photo but the birds would freak me out.. It's bad enough when one comes down my chimney..
ReplyDeleteThe same happen to me, I get scared when I see hundreds of birds in the sky near to my home. I imagine they will attack.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Valery
[Barcelona Daily Photo]
Are you flying with this crowd?
ReplyDeleteReally great shot !
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot, Eric! I agree with Petrea, you are going to leave yourself in the dust soon. These last few weeks have been amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing worse than seeing Hitchcock's "The Birds"? Seeing all but the last 5 minutes of "The Birds" and no knowing how it ends... Yep, the wonders of the VCR.
Ahh, Eric, my absolutely favourite Parisian gothic tower! Great with the birds in it - did you have to jump up and down to get them to do that?
ReplyDelete@Virginia "Oh Eric, I think this is one of your very best photographs. It's amazing." LOL. I agree about the Birds being scary. Even now. It's a great movie.
ReplyDelete@Jeff "The birds are funny. What are they?" I think they are simply pigeons.
@Petrea " one of these days you're going to leave yourself in the dust." ;-) Petrea. Well I don't know, one thing I'm sure of is that one day I'll return to dust...
@Robin. Yes, sure. I'd honored.
@Drummond. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
@Sab. I love the way you play with the colours in your photos. I don't know how you do that. ANd no, I did not have to jump, just to wait a little...
I can hear the soundtrack when I look at this! What a wonderfully gothic vibe. I'd be hoping I had my umbrella with me if I'd been there. Stay cosy, Eric.
ReplyDeleteNice shot !
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