Pink sky early this morning viewed from our balcony. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
The sun reflecting on windows at St. Cloud across the River Seine, viewed from Hippodrome de Longchamp.
The sun bouncing off a building at La Defense. This photo was shot from the entryway of our apartment building, which is directly across the street from the Bois du Boulogne.
Sun glinting off buildings at La Defense, viewed from the Longchamp racecourse.
Early morning in the Bois du Boulogne.
A convention of black-headed gulls on an ice-filled pond in the Bois.
More birds on Christmas morning in a pond in the Bois du Boulogne.
A Moorhen picks its way through ice chunks in a pond.
Bits of ice in front of a waterfall in the Bois du Boulogne.
Photos by David Holmes
I so envy you...being in Paris at Christmas time! Can we trade lives?
Posted by: jenlaceda | 29 December 2007 at 07:54
Good morning, Tara! Just got caught up to you after a few days of quiet and family and friends. These photos, esp. the Bois, made me sigh with delight and remind me of the joys of Paris. I send you lots of good wishes for a new year filled with hope, and gratitude for all the vicarious delights of Paris thru your writing and photos. Plus your other, thoughtful writing and pix of life that inspire me to think more deeply. Keep posting, my friend! ... Joan
Posted by: Joan | 28 December 2007 at 19:42
Wonderful photos! It's my first visit to your lovely blog and I have enjoyed it. Will be back again!
Posted by: joan | 28 December 2007 at 02:11
Beautiful pictures Tara - wishing you well and joyousness this holiday season - yes - stillness... quiet... joy...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 28 December 2007 at 02:07
Such stillness, Tara. I could almost hear the quiet morning sounds as the sun rose. Annie
Posted by: AnnieElf | 27 December 2007 at 07:33
So natural and beautiful in such a grand city!
Looks like you spent the day in a gorgeous way.
Sending smiles you way Tara!
Hope you are happy today.
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 27 December 2007 at 05:22
Some really nice photos. Especially like the sun bouncing off La Defense.
Posted by: cheeky | 27 December 2007 at 02:04
A year ago, we were in France during xmas, your beautiful pics makes me nostalgic, thanks for sharing. Happy holidays and a wonderful new year to you too
Posted by: UL | 27 December 2007 at 01:12
What a wonderful gift you give to your readers! Thank you for the lovely images.
Posted by: Kimberly Ann | 26 December 2007 at 18:19
Phenomenal view into your world on Christmas day! Hoping your flu quickly dissipates so you can celebrate the joys of the season! Happy New year to you, David, Jordana and her sweetie! Love and joy to all of you!
Hugs Sherrie
Posted by: giggles | 26 December 2007 at 18:10
This was wonderful! I felt the sun rising as I scrolled through the beautiful images!!
We watched Paris, j'taime the other night and thought of you!
x...x
steph
Posted by: stephanie | 26 December 2007 at 17:26
What a beautiful view from your balcony. Such breath-taking photographs. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!
Posted by: cruststation | 26 December 2007 at 11:49
lovely images tara ... 'paris s'éveille'...
have a great time!
Posted by: marita | 26 December 2007 at 11:02
Thank you for the gift of seeing the beautiful sunrise in Paris, Tara. I am so thankful not only for the beauty you bring to my world, each time I visit here, but especially for your friendship. Wishing you and yours, a blessed and merry Christmas season!~XOXOXO
Posted by: tinker | 26 December 2007 at 09:53
Beautiful! Gotta love those early morning winter sunrises :-)
Posted by: Amy | 26 December 2007 at 06:48
Merry Christmas!!
Loved the pink lights of morning. Alas, we've had snow ALL DAY here in Boulder so the sky has been only grey until it turned dark. But it has truly been a white Christmas!
Meilleurs voeux!!
Posted by: blueVicar | 26 December 2007 at 05:14
Merry Christmas sweet Tara. Wishing you all the best in this world.
Posted by: Yoli | 26 December 2007 at 02:42
Wishing you a blessed and merry Christmas....may you have peace, love and joy....
Gypsy Purple
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | 26 December 2007 at 02:05
Tara,
Thank you for your always thoughtful and entertaining blog. I know when I visit I will find either a lovely photograph, heartfelt poem or thought-provoking commentary. You are a shining light.
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | 25 December 2007 at 20:27
What a stunning sight to waken to.
Merry Christmas!
xo
Sherry
Posted by: sherry | 25 December 2007 at 20:14
Hi Tara, it's been so long. Thank you for the beautiful pictures. I hope everyone is doing well.
Posted by: Kristen | 25 December 2007 at 18:37
Thank you for the Paris waking up photos-beautiful. Oh to live across the street from such a stunning park. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: martina | 25 December 2007 at 18:24
Oh, Tara, thank you so much for sharing these gorgeous Christmas morning views from your beautiful city...Merry Christmas! xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 December 2007 at 16:38
I am weeping with delight! Thank you so much! ..I can feeeeeel the Paris morning dawning on this Christmas day! MERCI !
Posted by: Pam Aries | 25 December 2007 at 16:08
I so ejoyed the view from your home...Christmas morning in Paris is such a surprise to see...thank you...joyeux noelmy friend...love and peace to you, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 25 December 2007 at 14:32
Merry Christmas from my heart to yours with so much love.
The photographs are so very beautiful.
Love Jeanne ^j^
Posted by: Jeanne | 25 December 2007 at 14:12
I really felt like I was there! Merry Christmas to you and yours. xo
Posted by: kristen | 25 December 2007 at 13:32
Tara,
Thanks for such a nice Chrismas present; Christmas morning in Paris, France!!!
Joyeux Noel ma cher to you, David, Jordana and her beau.
rel
Posted by: rel | 25 December 2007 at 12:57