Street Photography in Paris

Under the eyes of the wise, a couple display the carefree fire of new lovers. If only he could talk. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Lux Asph at F8.0, 1/500, ISO160

… yet under our umbrella, it was like sunshine.  (click on picture to enlarge)

 Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/750, ISO160

If asked whether you want to go « see the ducks », well it means you’ll see the ducks by the River. No bad afterthoughts or weird French interpretation.  The pink slippers would worry me though. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/500, ISO200

Sincerely, how many young man could resist to such a deep look in the eyes ? (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/250, ISO200

… but not too convinced about the lipstick.  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200, ND filter

The ever inspiring Seine River piers night walk. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/45, ISO800

I have been travelling lately and not posting much. I should be back to the every other day picture routine soon ;)

Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/4000, ISO160

How many Kings wished they could have kissed their Queen that way ? (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/750, ISO160

A kiss and she was gone. So are teenage love affaires. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/180, ISO640

I wonder how many planned declarations, untold lies, or passionate declamations are told each day on the Bridges of Paris. So inspiring are the views that one probably needs to carve the moment with unforgettable words.  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 50mm Summicron at F2.0, 1/4000, ISO200

Great view, hope the boy’s words were up to it. (click on picture to enlarge)

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Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO200

No kids yet, but great plans for the future (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/500, ISO200 

Though one can enjoy one of the best view in the world from Montmartre, this boy’s vision seems obnubilated by the young girl caught in his arms.  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 90mm Tele Elmarit at F4.0, 1/2000, ISO200

So cute and so smart, but if only she could stop talking for a minute.  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/1500, ISO200, ND filter

Two lovers fondle on the terrace of a restaurant facing Notre Dame. They are so passionate that even the waiters seem unwilling to interrupt.  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/500, ISO200

Take the 2CV out, head to the Seine River docks on a sunny but chilly October day. Then take a long walk facing the Eiffel Tower while the sun sets. Can it get any better ? (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.2, 1/4000, ISO200, ND filter

Imagine you head to Le pont des Arts for a cigarette over the Seine River. I bet it will take  around two minutes before the afternoon walk lovers surround you. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO200

A man exits a liquor store on Rue Mouffetard with a yellow rose in his hand. All women like flowers but some prefer Champagne. And some want both, maybe what suddenly came to the mind of this man. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M8 with 35mm Summicron IV at F2, 1/2000, ISO160

A couple kiss on the Pont des Artistes over the Seine River. Maybe will they also add a padlock as symbol of an eternal love pledge. Yet at the same moment on the opposide side of the bridge, a man was busy removing one of the locks in front of a captivated audience. Like an expert thief, he was listening to the lock mechanism in the hope to find the opening combination. A disappointed lover trying to undo a former pledge and start over a new life ?  (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M8 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/8000, ISO160

Leica M9 with 35mm Summilux Asph at F1.4, 1/4000, ISO160

At the Vesuvio Café, the volcano inside seems too shy to explode. (click on picture to enlarge)

Leica M9 with 60mm Hexanon at F1.4, 1/2000, ISO200, ND filter