Friday, January 23, 2009

Images of Paris

During our time here in Paris, Mindy and I have had many wonderful adventures that we have been able to share via the blog. Usually we have a couple of photos or a short video to accompany the description of the event or activity in which we participated. Occasionaly we have also posted about regular features of Paris that most tourists don't write home about like the Metro, billboard advertising, and the climate. Below are some photos I took that shows some of the daily scenes that we view as we travel throughout this magical city.

A typical Parisian building with a rounded corner. Businesses are often located on the lower floors with small apartments on the upper levels.

Even when the weather is a little cooler in the winter months, the Parisian still enjoy taking a coffee or a meal on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant.

The poor can be found everywhere in Paris. In the Metro or on the sidewalk, you can often see them with a cup in hand hoping for a few euros.
Cars are everywhere in Paris. Most roads, such as Boulevard Haussmann above, are quite picturesque with trees lining the sides.

While in New York last year, I made sure to sample some roasted nuts from a street vendor. The Parisian version is not quite the same.

A typical scene outside of most buildings as the French love to smoke and chat.

1 comment:

rodgerfamily said...

There is something about black and white photography that does not transcend to colour. What amazing photos.
Where is everyone working now?
Louise