Paris in January

Although every language can be heard in the streets of Paris at any time of the year, I always find that there is something more authentic about this amazing city in the winter. Here are a few images I collected in the streets over the weekend while working on new itineraries for my upcoming 2014 photo workshop season.

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16 thoughts on “Paris in January”

Victor Bezrukov, photographer on February 19, 2014 at 9:53 am said:

perfect street collection !

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Eugenia A Parrish on January 30, 2014 at 8:23 pm said:

I’m still trying to understand how to melt into the scenery. As soon as I bring the camera up to my eye, it catches their eye and they are either grinning at me, frowning at me, or hiding their faces with an expression that tells me I am intruding. How do you catch people when they are too occupied to notice you?

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- Valérie Jardin on January 31, 2014 at 6:23 am said:
  
  It’s all about learning to anticipate the moment and being ready. You only have one shot and you can only point your camera at your subject for that fraction of a second. It’s usually not enough time to draw attention to yourself. If your subject sees you and clearly feels uncomfortable, just move on!
  
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  - Eugenia Parrish on January 31, 2014 at 2:05 pm said:
    
    I see what you mean, and I do try to anticipate and snap pictures quickly, but often they are out of focus. Even when I try to set up the focus and exposure ahead of time. The thing is, I’m not sure if it’s my movement, my eyes or the camera (although I bought the camera from a successful professional and he never had a problem! Of course, he’s much younger.)
    
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Jamie Z on January 28, 2014 at 9:35 am said:

Paris, Spring, Fuji…tres perfect’

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Carole on January 19, 2014 at 11:08 am said:

such beautiful images… still a dream of mine 🙂 one day…

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Pinkan on January 19, 2014 at 6:07 am said:

I found your articles on DPS about street photography. Thank you for the tips you wrote. Hope one day I’d be able to meet you on the street of Paris (I live in banlieu)

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Shell on January 16, 2014 at 12:53 pm said:

Valerie, I am so happy for you! You are doing so well and having a blast it seems! I would love to meet you in Paris one day. Its been too long since I have been and its such an amazing place for photography! Best wishes to you!

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andersandersson13 on January 15, 2014 at 12:49 pm said:

Nice images!

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Karen Carson on January 15, 2014 at 9:53 am said:

A wonderful collection of images from the streets of Paris! I feel as though I were walking beside you! Each one tells a story…or makes me wonder what the story is!

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Sarah Herman on January 15, 2014 at 8:56 am said:

Beautiful shots. What range lens do you find useful for such shots. – Thanks.

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- Valérie Jardin on January 15, 2014 at 9:30 am said:
  
  Thanks! 35mm most of the time.
  
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Peter Thomas on January 15, 2014 at 8:55 am said:

Excellent street photography! I love the monochrome treatment!

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Diane Bergander on January 15, 2014 at 8:20 am said:

Your photography skills are formidable! Great images. I LOVE Paris any time of year!

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artgriffo on January 15, 2014 at 7:02 am said:

Great set of images from a pleasant your walk about my favourite City (apart from London that is)..
Talk soon…

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Kate Walsh / designhouse9 on January 15, 2014 at 6:58 am said:

Wonderful, as always.

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