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Wednesday, 30 November 2011

the jardin du luxembourg... paris...


Sunday morning in Paris seemed to be all about the out and about. The weather was less than sparkling but that didn't stop the Parisians from enjoying the great outdoors. As they strolled, I snapped... I couldn't stop... for all the reasons I mentioned yesterday... The Parisian people watching is definitely addictive... and interestingly they don't seem to mind tourists with cameras clicking away at what must seem to them to be very mundane... I guess by now they are quite accustomed to being the centre of attention... xv

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47 comments:

  1. The House That A-M Built30 November 2011 at 08:00

    Heartstopping Vicki! I was there in my heart last Sunday... reminiscing. Beautiful photos. Beautiful! A-M xx

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  2. Kellie Collis30 November 2011 at 08:09

    Wonderful pictures! Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx

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  3. Heirloom treasures30 November 2011 at 08:39

    Beautiful photography,well done. :o) x j

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOME30 November 2011 at 08:42

    What wonderful photographs of love and togetherness Vicki. They are beautiful and black and white just adds to the atmosphere. XXXX

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  5. French Heart30 November 2011 at 08:56

    Transfixing & transporting! Thank you...

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  6. martinealison30 November 2011 at 09:13

    Des photos pleines de poésie... gros bisous

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  7. Heather Robinson30 November 2011 at 09:23

    Hmmm, this made me smile. Of course you would love les Jardins du Luxembourg. A stop at Mulot for croissants on the way et voila!

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  8. this is Belgium30 November 2011 at 09:48

    how beautiful in Black and White ! wonderful pictures

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  9. Unknown30 November 2011 at 13:00

    Absolutely beautiful Vicki.....I am so enjoying your Paris photos :)

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  10. A Gift Wrapped Life30 November 2011 at 14:22

    Gorgeous photos Vicki. I like how they are all holding hands. XO

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  11. Karen30 November 2011 at 14:23

    Vicki,
    The black and white images make these pictures timeless...other than the jacket the woman in the first image is wearing this could be 1940 as easily as it is 2011!
    Karen

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  12. Virginia30 November 2011 at 14:31

    Dimanche à Jardins du Luxembourg est magnifique! I never ever tire of strolling and snapping.

    Beautiful images V.
    V

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  13. Unknown30 November 2011 at 14:34

    Oh, how I wish I could spirit myself over to Paris for a little while!
    Très bon!
    Au revoir, ma cherie!

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  14. I Dream Of30 November 2011 at 14:48

    So beautiful. The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favorite places in the world -- I can't think of a better place to people watch or get lost in your own thoughts. Thanks for taking me there this morning!

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  15. Natalie30 November 2011 at 15:01

    It's so true: even the most mundane of tasks seems romantic in the beauty of a Parisian backdrop. Lovely photos, Vicki!

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  16. sharon santoni at my french country home30 November 2011 at 15:33

    Love these pictures Vicki, so glad you showed them in black and white, they are beautiful. Sounds like your weekend went well :)
    Sharon
    x

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  17. for the love of a house30 November 2011 at 15:36

    beautiful, beautiful photographs. you make me so miss Paris!!

    xojoan

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  18. Tricia30 November 2011 at 15:49

    You captured some gorgeous images Vicki and the black and white allows us to imagine some sparkle out there!
    xo~
    T

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  19. French Girl in Seattle30 November 2011 at 15:52

    Always lovely to return to le Jardin du Luxembourg. So cool: As of this summer, I have a set of these great Fermob chairs on my American deck! I can now sit in them, close my eyes, and pretend I am there, on the Left Bank, listening to the children's laughter... Great shots, Vicki. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  20. Splenderosa30 November 2011 at 16:05

    When my son was in school at Parsons/Paris he took so many black/white photos to get his composition perfected. Yours remind me of his so much. Simply beautiful.

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  21. kimberly wheat30 November 2011 at 16:06

    Each day I enjoy your blog, feel as though I've immersed myself into the French lifestyle, and then go on my way. Shame on me for not commenting more often! Due to time I've had to narrow my very long blog list over the past 2 years down to just a handful, and yours is at the top of the list. Thank you for your beautiful photography and your eloquent writing. (p.s. I've only been to Paris once, for only 2 days, and had no idea where to go...so, we plopped ourselves down at every cafe we could find and people watched! ;-) )

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  22. A French Cloud30 November 2011 at 16:08

    can't wait to arrive and be a part of it all...lovely.

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  23. Karena30 November 2011 at 16:20

    Beautiful Vicki and I love seeing the hand-holding and closeness of the visitors!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  24. mary30 November 2011 at 16:27

    Hi Vicki, I love your photos. I'm reminded of how Europeans (especially the French, Italians and Spanish) hold hands and arms and touch as they stroll and pass the day. Here in So. California intimacy so freely offered and accepted is not the norm. The intimacy of a simple touch or kisses reminds me of the truth of oneness. Have a wonderful balance of the week. Mary

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  25. peggy braswell30 November 2011 at 16:43

    How beautiful your images + scenes of Paris, YES. Thank you for sharing. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  26. Amy30 November 2011 at 17:13

    Nothing is mundane in Paris. I once stopped to watch a Parisian waiter sweep the sidewalk in front of a cafe and was nearly brought to tears by the magic of it.

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  27. miss b30 November 2011 at 17:27

    Great photos - even better in black and white!
    PS Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving lovely comment!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  28. Meta Musings30 November 2011 at 17:58

    looks like a total dream!!

    xx

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  29. Linda30 November 2011 at 18:24

    Brought back lots of lovely memories thanks !! Linda

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  30. Diane Dorrans Saeks30 November 2011 at 18:38

    Vicki

    I love the mood you have captured here...so gentle and just on the edge of winter, but everyone out and well dressed...beautiful.

    I stay in an apartment close to the Jardin du Luxembourg--and especially love it in all seasons, especially summer.
    On Sunday afternoons, all the of families are there, with little children on ponies, the old men playing boule, people eating ARTISAN ice creams (so good), and there is a crepes stand, you can visit the bee hives, and the espaliered apple and pear trees have their fruits 'in a bottle'...go and check it out.
    I blogged about 'Sunday Afternoon in the Jardin du Luxembourg'...on THE STYLE SALONISTE.
    cheers, DIANE
    www.thestylesaloniste.com

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  31. Karyn30 November 2011 at 19:54

    I remember these gardens well. Vicki you have captured them beautifully in black & white. Are we soon to see a Vicki Archer book photographed all by you ?
    Karyn x

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  32. Ivy Clad30 November 2011 at 21:44

    These are beautiful, Vicki! That these people are doing such ordinary things and looking so good all the while adds to the charm to me.

    -Keri

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  33. Unknown30 November 2011 at 22:02

    Thank you for taking me to one of my fabourite places - such a unexpected and happy surprise this morning - thank you. F x

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  34. debra@dustjacket30 November 2011 at 22:19

    The art of relaxing...love the shots.
    xxx

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  35. glamour Drops30 November 2011 at 23:36

    The couple who have a young toddler, but still manage to hold hands while walking...ah that brings a warmth to my heart.

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  36. Carol1 December 2011 at 00:26

    Vicki, beautiful, evocative photos. You've captured the very soul of Paris with these shots.

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  37. Anonymous1 December 2011 at 00:35

    Those photos are great. So lovely they would make great artwork. Very beautiful photography. x

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  38. Jennifer Pearce1 December 2011 at 04:11

    The Black and White images give the subject more depth - timeless!

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  39. ceecee1 December 2011 at 04:19

    Lovely black and whites, Vicki. Paris looks good in any color, doesn't it?
    Catherine x

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  40. Angie Muresan1 December 2011 at 06:43

    I like being the center of attention, too. And I'm not even Parisian.

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  41. cathypentonatelier1 December 2011 at 09:24

    I walked these gorgeous Luxembourg gardens this exact time last year...I miss it all so much my heart aches to be back in france.... Beautiful photos :) love c xo

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  42. Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells1 December 2011 at 10:16

    These beautiful photos are so quintessentially French. Black and white works really well……….it enhances the mood of the images.

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  43. jules @ The Diversion Project1 December 2011 at 10:49

    this has brought back some lovely memories - thanks v!

    julesx

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  44. Juju1 December 2011 at 13:37

    I love "le jardin du Luxembourg"
    The first time I was in Paris, I immediately fell in love!
    Your Pics are really beautiful!

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  45. Palomasea1 December 2011 at 23:24

    Beautiful photos, Vicky!
    Love them in B&W....that is the most romantic park.

    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  46. The Caledonian Mining Expedition Company2 December 2011 at 13:55

    Just gorgeous! Phil xxxx

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  47. simplethingstolove5 December 2011 at 03:28

    These photos are wonderful. I really enjoyed them, the made me want to head back all the more.

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