It was hard to pick today's photo for I had to 1) comply with the
CityDailyPhoto theme (Landmark) and 2) think of the dead, for, in France, today is La Toussaint (all saints day), a day where you're supposed to think of the loved ones that passed away. Then I remembered I had several photos that I took in the Montmartre cemetery, which definitely qualifies as a Paris Landmark and of a tomb of a famous painter who died in 1927: Edgard Degas (originally spelled "de Gas"). By adding a spooky colo(u)r, it could also have qualified for Halloween, but it's not really a French tradition, so no need to add more constraints ;-)
I like the sombre tone of the shot. A fitting choice for the theme.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite cemetery in Paris!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Eric. I didn't know that about de Gas! More information about the Norton Simon museum in Pasadena: we have several of his statuettes (models) here. Paintings, too. But the statuettes are my favorites.
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You sent me to my photos of the Degas works I've seen. Now that we can't take photos at the Musee d'Orsay anymore, I'm glad I have my old photos from there. The Norton Simon museum in Pasadena has a great casting of the fourteen year old dancer that I love, as well as many great Degas paintings. The Getty has a marvelous pastel. Yes, I'm thinking of the dead, but also remembering his eternal art. -Jeff
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Petrea! You posted while I was looking at my photos! -Jeff
ReplyDeleteThe young dancer is my favorite. Eric, the last time I saw it I was with Jeff and Tall Gary!
ReplyDeletePerfect choice on all counts, and with or without constraints.
ReplyDeleteWell played! A cool shot with or without constraints.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Must visit place for sure.... looking forward to it. Thank you for a great picture, Eric.
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