The Weekend in Black and White

Inviting, isn't it? 
I almost didn't have to shoot this in black 
and white, because the trompe-l'oeil
doorway of this Roman café 
was painted that way.

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Thursday Challenge—"seat (2)"

This shot was taken in November and it was
a bit chilly for café sitting.  I do see two
small glasses on a table, though, so apparently 
a couple of people had parked themselves on 
these cold metal chairs and enjoyed a nip.

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The Weekend in Black and White

It was early—and chilly.  But right now I'd be
willing to bundle up if I could park myself there.

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Blue Monday

This is the color I always think of as French blue;
appropriate here—this little café/restaurant
is on rue d'Ormesson, in the heart of the Marais.
It was too chilly to be part of this pretty
al fresco vignette, but I notice they were offering
up chocolat chaud (and the all-important WiFi).

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Ruby Tuesday

It's early in the A.M. and these chairs are ready
and waiting for any intrepid cafégoers (like moi)
who are willing to brave the November weather and
enjoy the passing Parisian scene from the terrace.

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