I desired a print of this photo a long time before I actually owned one. Desire that heightened the joy of possession. As it will. Now it occupies a shadowy, private spot on the wall of my den. To inspire me. To make me dream and wonder. A woman and her dog alone on a boulevard. Waiting. For his limousine to take her to an afternoon rendezvous? For the liberators to parade down the street? For him to be gone when she returns to her flat?I think she is waiting for me to stroll down that sidewalk after a late lunch and a couple of tots of Calvados. So I can pass by, smile, and tip my hat. She may think I am overly friendly. But then again, I've been waiting fifty years to see her.
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Lovely photo and lovely post. Yes, what indeed is she waiting for, or perhaps she is not waiting at all...only taking her dog out for a walk.
sublime
Excellent.
The best street photos don't "tell" a story, as is popularly thought. Rather they inspire one...as this does
Another example of why The Epic is one of the best of the blogosphere.
Best Regards,
LD
aluckydoglife.blogspot.com
BDV, yes or for the shop behind her to open so she can get a pack of Gitanes.
Thanks everyone!!! You are all always too kind.
ML
I'm told that if you keep images of those things that you desire, need, and/or want, visible on a daily basis - that you will one day, have that thing, or visit that land, or have what you desire.
Keep the image close sir.
Your eye is as mighty as your
pen (??keyboard).
BarbaraG
That is a beautiful photo. Great post. I've only been to Paris once in my life. I've always wanted to go again.
A Samba Summer sans Sinatra. Sweet.
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