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Rooftop Soliloquy
Before my trip, I read the book Rooftops of Paris. It contains utterly beautiful watercolor paintings by Fabrice Moireau depicting this "levitated, almost unreal world". To capture his views, he would slip into apartment buildings, pretending to live there, and painted while perched precariously on high. I wasn't quite as bold as Fabrice, but was determined to capture this landscape of form, pattern, and rhythm. There is nothing like the feeling of stepping out onto a rooftop to suddenly have Paris there in front of you, in all its magic, at an unfamiliar altitude.
21 comments:
it all look amazing! great work! :)
Oh - I love these. Somehow roof tops in Paris are particularly beautiful - all that white and grey. For a while I lived in one of those attic studios on the top floor like those in some of the photos here, with a tiny little balcony. Ah - takes me right back :)
I'm usually a silent admirer but this is so lovely; just what I needed for a Tuesday stuck in the doldrums.
Thank you all!
starrybluesky: That must have been amazing! It's definitely a dream of mine to live in Paris for a time.
Wonderful shots. As usual! The last one is my favorite.
these rooftops of Paris are truly amazing. wonderful photos, as always.
Wonderful work. I love the composition and the lighting. The photographs makes me want to go to France right now.Thanks for sharing.
nice nice nice! just gorgeous!
those are gorgeous!
So amazing.
♥ sécia
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beyond cute...
Great photos! Are some of these made with a lens baby or is it only post production?
What an extraordinary study of these chimney pots. Reminds me of the chimney sweep scene from Mary Poppins!
oh, I'm in love with these photos. Magic.
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I just love your rooftop photos :)
Fabulous! I can't wait to see this view in person when I go to Paris!
i love how you make the rooftops and the buildings look as if they existed as a miniature model of the real thing. it's amazing how you captured the beauty of these overlooked hide outs. really enjoyed these.
looks so pretty
where did stay in Paris?? Hotel?
Great work ! Loved them
Love these! Always been enamored with the rooftops in Paris
These roofs are gorgeous. I admire their simplicity and striking appeal. I totally get why Fabrice Moireau had to sneak out and pretend to be some apartment’s owner just to look at these stunning views. The houses and the roofs have something very catchy, and I, for one would also do anything just to look at their beauty and have something to remember.
Randell Jeffries
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