Saturday 25 September 2010

Jeudi dans la tete de l'homme du Giverny


Two most joyous days with M. Monet. Firstly, wandering the paths and ponds of Giverny. Secondly, observing his massive waterlillies (les nympheas) in the round at Musee L'Orangerie

20 comments:

Kay L. Davies said...

Wonderful, Julie. I don't know anyone who doesn't like Monet. Your second photo is just perfect.

Kay
Alberta, Canada

Stephanie V said...

Oh, those many shades of cool greens and blues. And a stunning reflective ripple. I agree on the Monet love.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Julie, beautiful photos and we share a love of Monet. I saw the waterlillies at Musee L'Orangerie right after it re-opened. The Musée Marmottan has a wonderful collection as well. I would like to see Giverny -- the reflections in your photo there actually have the look of Monet and the Impressionists. Great post!
Genie

Joan Elizabeth said...

Oh if only my own garden was like Giverny. I loved both of my visits there and as for the waterillies at Musee L'Orangerie I hung around there for ages and it wasn't because I was tired from tramping around the rest of Paris. It's fun having you visit these wonderful places.

Bruce Caspersonn said...

You seem to be making good use of your time there. Keep it up Julie.

Jim said...

Beautiful reflections.

Ann said...

Very Monet that second one and the backlighting in the top one works really well.

Anonymous said...

Oh, that last.

diane b said...

The second one is a Monet.

Francisca said...

Lovely. Monet is great, but I'm more a Gauguin gal.

freefalling said...

jealous.

Jack said...

Your second photo is the real Monet deal. Nice one.

Randy said...

So amazing!

James said...

Outstanding shots! You worked wonders with color and light.
I'll be arriving in Paris next month just before the Giverny Gardens close for the season. I can't decide if I should go or not. I must admit that I'm very tempted.

This link might help if yo like jazz.

http://www.parisjazzclub.net/fr/agenda/2010/9/29/

Ann said...

Here's something for when you get back - Sydney Open (6/7 November) tickets are now on sale -

http://www.hht.net.au/sydopen

Virginia said...

Oh my, Julie's camera meets M. Monet. Nothing could be finer!
V

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

some one asked me where to get red sunflowers.

Where did you find yours?

Julie said...

Ann, they were in the garden of M. Monet just north of Paris. He and his heirs have planted a wonderful array of sunflowers of magical hues.

TheChieftess said...

Two of your best photos, ever!!!

Julie said...

*grin*
Why thank you!