The bell ringer signals the closing of Montmartre Cemetery (Cimetiere Montmartre) which was first opened in 1825.
The Paris cemetery was developed in the old lime quarries situated at the foot of the Butte Montmartre, spanned by the Pont Caulaincourt, a metal bridge built in 1888. Several steps lead you down to the cemetery and the stairway smells strongly of urine (as does the metro stairways) so it apparently serves multiple purposes.
The “Lady in Red” puts down her accordion and stops to amuse an equally colorful parrot while the vendor strikes up a conversation.
Near the steps of Sacre Coeur in Paris, France.
Hungry? Try some chicken gizzards and Noirmoutier potatoes, the “Rolls Royce” of potatoes, named for the French region it is grown. There’s no doubt as to who is in charge of this business found in the Paris Farmers’ Market.
GoPro video of your own caricature…
Because you can never have enough pictures of yourself, right?
Artists’ Market in the Montmartre district. Place du Tertre is where the legends of 20th century art used to roam. Now it’s filled with watercolors, portrait sketchers and caricaturists.…
Waiting to enter Notre Dame Cathedral.
Well known scam in areas with plenty of tourists. It’s a living, I guess…
The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. ~ William Morris
Farmers’ Market in Paris, France.
Yes, Paris is well know for its cathedrals, museums and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Interesting, but the people are what really make this town tick. Thus begins a series of posts showcasing the people found in this fair city… People of Paris.
Image by Joyce Meyer
Video credit to Elaine Sarantakos, Fabulous Living Coach.
Warmed up the image, slight desaturation and added lens flare…
This time of year finds the prairie grasses blooming with the splendor of the season. Children of the prairie, I believe, lead somewhat of a “charmed” life filled with textures beneath their toes, fireflies lighting up the night and the soothing sounds of frogs croaking in the night.
Lens flare added in Photoshop CC 2015
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