Love Paris

... except after vacations when I think it's gray, noisy, stressful, stinking, ugly, crowded, speed, full of beggars... Tomorrow I must stroll in a calm neighborhood that I really like to be in love again!

[Steve Hollingsworth]

wow ... nice shot .. not sure i like paris either only drove around it once ... 'well twice' i got lost .lol..

[Isla Wight]

oooh just come back from Paris - piccies up soon hopefully ...

[Dorrena Ortega]

Interesting texture here. Good picture.

[Simon]

I like this pic. Not sure why but like it. Paris was a real suprise to me. Catacombes, and the eiffel tower light show, metro were my highlights. :)
Notre Dame was a lot smaller that I expected it to be but then again so was stone henge :)

[Brad Johnson]

I like the angles and the black and white. I like the idea of "Paris", but i'm sure I'd find the good and the bad, just like everywhere. But certainly, there are some places I love more than others.

[John Patrick]

Helene, you have captured the stark reality of the city. I know what you mean. It happens here in Pittsburgh also.

[Justin Davidson]

You pictures fits your mood so well.

[Fiona Kierans Dunne]

Lovely photo. I love Paris. In fact a little bit of me may actually be IN love with Paris :) Next year, I have got to go back. I do understand what you mean though Helene, like everywhere there are pros and cons :)

[Rick Schies]

The photo itself is neat, having a nice texture and moody effect.

[Diana Moss]

Yes its nice to get out of the hustle and bustle .

[Eleanor Muller]

This is a great pic. You have a real eye for counter-balance.

[Allison Williams]

This has so many intricate and intriguing elements, I would like to study this photo a lot. Great work.

[Carol Ann]

love this...

[Constance Brinkley]

I love Paris too, and understand what it is like returning to a city after a holiday in the country. This photo has a wonderful side street feel to it of a big city.

[Michelle Blanchard]

This is beautiful! I wish I could be there. You asked how I got the colors in my photo. My original was pretty vibrant, but I also edited it a bit with with photoshop Elements. I used a gaussian blur layer with multipy. Then levels layer with screen. Adjusted the hue/saturation. Then, I think I did a little bit of dodge and burn.

[Richard Tyson]

This looks great. Especially in B&W

[Anders Juhlin]

Great shot

[Robin]

This is a great shot, Helene. Can I see a coat of arms on that bridge or are my eyes playing up again? The building behind looks interesting, too with all those chimney pots.

[richard saffold]

i am just seeing it thru your eyes, so keep them coming!

[Sapphire Nicole]

kool pic

[brett currie]

such a gritty, moody shot--hope you're back in 'love' with paris again soon!! (:

[Craigy P]

I love Paris, but cities can be too much sometimes! Great shot

[Yuliya]

Really love the mood of this! )))

[Pauline Smith]

This is a wonderful shot.

[Helene]

merci for your nice comments. @ Robin Good eyes, yes I think it's Paris's arms (if I understood well your question).... here is a closer view http://twitpic.com/2jzb4q

[Yoella Offir]

The picture convey exactly what you expressed in your words. Very nice. The black and white is a vrey food choice here.

[Bill Dodsworth]

Nice pic!!

[taleweaver]

nice black and white

[Meghan Rauls]

Pretty black and white, great photo :)

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Great shot - love the lines and the black-and-white contrast :)

[Murray Andrews]

Wonderful. Love this shot

[Laura Demko]

cool b&w shot. can't beat the serenity of the countryside, but cities have their good points, too. and i know you'll remember the ones in Paris again. ;-)

[Clare]

They say Paris in August is the best time to be there (apart from the heat). Rentrée must be manic!

[Yoori]

Love the geometry! Know what you mean... I always feel the same when returning to London... :-s

[Joshua Robertson]

This is beautiful!