Today's theme day among the CDP community is "Tranquility". Frankly there is not much that makes me think of anything tranquil in a big city like Paris! I first thought of showing you water, but even on the Seine there is a constant circulation of boats and "bateaux mouche" ! So here is a scene that I took last night, right after I went out of the Marigny Theater on the Champs Elysées. The street is pretty busy of course, but the sunset is rather "tranquil"! As always, have a look at what the other CDP bloggers posted for today's theme day...
Wow, it looks like you've transported the Champs Elysées to the California shore! THANKS ERIC!!! I'm not giving it back.
ReplyDeleteLovely layers of cloud (or smog) out towards La Defence, Eric.
ReplyDeleteIs that lowest stripe actually the arch at la Defence?!! Wow. What a photo!! And, it really is tranquil even with all the cars. Wow. Gor-geous.
ReplyDeleteThis works for a tranquility theme, Eric. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou probably don't think of many tranquil things in Paris, because you're a native. I experience tranquility several times each time I visit Paris! My city is Los Angeles, and I don't think much here is tranquil either, but every once in a while I am taken by a certain place or occasion. Beautiful sunset in this photo!
ReplyDeleteInteresting photo of contradiction -- all the traffic, and then the tranquil, beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, I was inspired!
ReplyDeleteNice photo. The horizontal bands are amazing. Good timing. (A decisive moment?)
ReplyDeleteMy tranquil spot in Paris is the Medici fountain in Jardin du Luxembourg. Monnica: tranquil spots in LA are at the Getty up on the hill, looking over LA and the ocean, and at the Norton Simon looking at the Impressionist paintings or walking the sculpture garden.
There are plenty of tranquil spots in Paris (hey, you can always step into a church). Have to agree with you that the Champs Elysées is not one of them, but that is one gorgeous sunset! (What did you see at the Marigny?)
ReplyDeleteI always think as Paris as a tranquil place Eric, and this photo emphasises that. But I only go there when I am relaxed and on holiday- it must be different day to day living, as with any city.
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, and yes, even with all the traffic, there is something tranquil about it.
ReplyDeleteExquisite photo! and what a wonderful blog...with more wonderful photos of Paris...refreshing, informative and fun...
ReplyDeleteThat's my idea of tranquility !!
ReplyDeleteOnly six more weeks til I will be strolling the streets of Paris (July 16th to be exact).Are any other PDP members going to be in Paris at that time,and interested in getting together for a picnic...or an ice cream at Berthillon?
Eric,when is the annual PDP picnic?
merci as always
Cyndi
what a strange looking orange sky
ReplyDeleteAT everyone. Yes you're right actually there are many spots in Paris where you can enjoy tranquility... And it's true too that being a native I really don't think of Paris as anything tranquil!
ReplyDeleteWow Eric, another superb photo!
ReplyDeleteIt actually is a mix of tranquility (the top), and a bit of chaos (the bottom)
I can imagine how crazy it must be to live in such a hectic city, but at the same time, I wish a little of that craziness in my life!
The good thing is that you can get out to the lovely countryside when the weekend comes.
Great shot!
Hi Eric! Great picture for my Birthday! One of my favourite views in Paris! Can't wait to see it again on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, this makes me ache to go back!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new subscriber to your blog but I love it already x
Ahhhh, this makes me ache to go back!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new subscriber to your blog but I love it already x
Just WOW!
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Gorgeous Photo, Eric! beautiful AND tranquil! :)
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ReplyDeleteIf not so tranquil the image is brilliant ! :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous capture!
ReplyDeleteWow! I miss Paris so much. Love your blog, and thanks for keeping it up all these years!!
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