The view from montparnasse tower is yet another perspective of Paris. The tallest building in Paris.
HIGHER ABOVE PARIS
Category: france
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING RUE SAINT HONORÉ
RAINY DAY PHOTOS
Weather has a profound effect on everything we do. the way we dress, what we decide to do in a day. Where is decide to do it. How we decide to do it. Whether we like it or not weather is a primary concern.
Walking in Paris today in the rain changed everything. I was more protective of my camera, which in turn changed the way I took photographs; or if I would even choose to take one.
THE MORE I LEARN THE LESS I KNOW
We are all guilty at some level of considering ourselves and our culture the best there is. It is a refreshing wakeup call to see things so refined created centuries before the bronze age in Europe. Musee Guimet
NOTRE DAME, ABOVE PARIS
The weather cleared for a time, so I thought I would risk waiting in line and climbing (386 steps up and then down) the tower of Notre Dame. Fortune smiled on me and the day cleared even more and I was able to see for the first time the view and the fantasy of the stone carvers of Notre Dame. It is not a stretch get from these gargoyles to fairy tales. And what must have gone through the minds of the men carving these beasts. What a treat.
DEVILS AND ANGELS
The remarkable exhibit of Marcel Duchamp at the Centre Pompidou was another thought provoking event. The models of Frank Gehry’s work resemble what my 3-4 year old grandchildren might create. There is no denying the finished product,but what courage the client exhibited by deciding to go forward based on what they were shown.
The day ended with a treat to the boys choir of St. Eustache singing christmas carols. Just as remarkable are the acoustics of the church of that size; not swallowing those delicate voices.
PARIS IN THE RAIN
Winter in Paris means rain. What better use of a rainy day then to visit museums.
EMPIRE OF THE DEAD
This is my second visit to the catacombs. It is gruesome, yet moving sight; millions of displaced dead.
BACCARAT AT THE PETIT PALAIS
Earlier in the day I went to La Defense. I will post photographs another day. It was an experience. Then, in the afternoon, the 250th anniversary of Baccarat.
The Baccarat exhibit at the Petit Palais. It is always a pleasure to go to the Petit Palais.
SEVEN DEADLY SINS
