Not exactly Monet's water lilies at Giverny, but they're more accessible. Lily pads thrive in one of several ponds in the Bois du Boulogne, Paris.
The plume of smoke coming from the trees opposite the pond is from a barbeque grill. Several people were barbequing Sunday, right next to a large sign proclaiming "No barbeques!" Ah, the French: always the rebels!
From a distance, it looks as though a tree has fallen across the path leading from the bridge. In fact, the tree has leaned so far to the left, it's entwined with another.
This weeping willow offers cool shelter in summer's heat - not that it is warm in Paris at the moment - far from it!
It looks so lush where you are. Great photos!
Posted by: January | 31 July 2007 at 05:21
Oh, it looks as though the tree is leaning over to embrace the other one - how sweet! Lovely photos, Tara. xo
Posted by: tinker | 31 July 2007 at 01:42
How weird - we took Charlotte (here on holiday from Paris) into the forest yesterday to see the giant lilly pads and they had all gone. It's you again, first the Chemist's Bottles and now the Lilly Pads
Posted by: Di Overton | 26 July 2007 at 21:02
I love willows Tara. Your photos are incredibly beautiful.
The leaning tree looks as though it is salsa dancing with the other tree!
xo
Blue
Posted by: Blue | 26 July 2007 at 15:28
Lovely photos once again, Tara- I feel as if I am right there in the midst of the weeping willows! One of my favorite trees!
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 25 July 2007 at 21:26
Hi Tara, it's not that warm over here either! I thought of you yesterday as I found a chandelier to match our wall lights! You can see some pics on my blog!
By the way, that tree is amazing isn't it!
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 25 July 2007 at 19:56
such beautiful pictures, tara!! thinking of claude monet...les nénuphares et le pont japonais à giverny! breathtaking, just splendid! THANKS!!!
Posted by: marita | 25 July 2007 at 17:42
Alot of wonderful shades in green.....
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 25 July 2007 at 17:09
The weeping willow has always been one of my favourites (the white peeling bark of the birch tree is a close second!) Beautiful photos, Tara. xx, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 25 July 2007 at 16:53
ahhh weeping willows are the trees that remind me most of my childhood, we use to make pretend houses underneath them and play for hours:) love all the photos these last few posts...just popping in to wave hello! mwah! xo
Posted by: mgm | 25 July 2007 at 14:04
We had several weeping willows on our property growng up, and I always loved them. It looks like such a quiet spot to retreat from the crowded city streets of Paris!
Posted by: My Melange | 25 July 2007 at 13:30
I just sunk into all that green! Adored the colour of your previous Seine post - what absolutely delicious photos!(The flowerpot dolls are so cute ... the restaurant such an inviting red ... the arrangement of gates and bells ...) I could go on! I loved where you took me Tara!
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 25 July 2007 at 11:07
I so enjoyed these photos, and the photos of your walk along the Seine. I feel as if I'd been on a mini tour of Paris...thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Becca | 25 July 2007 at 04:22
I always like weeping willows. Their ability to just relax and go with the flow appeals to me. Your photos are very pretty.
Posted by: ally bean | 24 July 2007 at 22:20
Fabulous photos!!!! I just love the one of the trees...it looks as though the one leaning was reaching for the other as if it was walking away "WAIT, come back! Je veux être juste des amis"!
(ok so I have a weird imagination)
Thanks for sharing the wonderful sights you see!
XOXO
Posted by: LisaOceandreamer | 24 July 2007 at 21:26