Wednesday, January 20, 2010

abc wednesday - A is for "arches"



Specifically, l'arc du Carrousel and l'Arc
de Triomphe, with the Luxor Obelisk at place 
de la Concorde in between.  Maybe
if I was a lot taller you'd be able to see the arch 
at la Défense, which lines up with these two.

[See how others interpreted this one here.]

13 comments:

  1. love how you've framed this. & it's perfect for today's "A"

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  2. The green hedge adds a nice dimension to this photo.

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  3. Nice perspective !
    I realize I am longing to see so much green ! Only black, grey and "burnt by the snow" colors right now !!!

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  4. I was about to say what Chuck said! The lush greenery in the foreground really sets it off beautifully.

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  5. Or else you could climb on one of the statues in the Tuileries! :)

    Many a time I passed through or beside this arch.

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  6. I was thinking in terms of this.

    Something about your photo has me shivering with deja vu.

    Can I say I remember the pink marble columns? Nope.

    Speak of the devil, if one is to regard Michael’s secret code of, was it last month? isn’t Thursday a certain person’s certain 50th? I recently trounced him by 10. And, man, I'm really beginning to feel it.

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  7. Hi!
    Very nice Arch! I like all the green around it. Makes it stand out really well. Have a great day!

    Sherrie
    Sherrie's Stuff

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  8. Marvelous shot, beautiful composition and, I, too love the greenery, it adds the perfect touch. Such a beautiful place! Have a great day, Alexa!

    Sylvia

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  9. A well framed photo - the composition is wonderful!

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  10. Great choice. I'd love to visit someday.

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  11. Thanks, all—you're too kind. And, TG, you're too funny. (I didn't copy Eric, I swear! I already had this scheduled when he posted that.)

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  12. Nice original shot - framing it offcentre makes it different!

    On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thanks for taking part this week! :)

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