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.

 

ABOVE PARIS
ABOVE PARIS
LOOKING DOWN
LOOKING DOWN

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RABBIT MEAL
RABBIT MEAL

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DAYDREAMING
DAYDREAMING
ENJOYING THE VIEW
ENJOYING THE VIEW

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.

BOYS CHOIR AT ST. EUSTACHE
BOYS CHOIR AT ST. EUSTACHE
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
CHOIR
CHOIR
ST. EUSTACHE
ST. EUSTACHE
ST. EUSTACHE
ST. EUSTACHE

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GARGOYLE
GARGOYLE

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LOST SOUL
LOST SOUL

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CONDEMNED
CONDEMNED