J’aime Paris en noir et blanc

Bonjour!

I’ve been so extremely busy since my trip to Paris last month, that I never found the time to post pics on the blog. I missed the interaction with my blog followers 🙂 I’m back!

Here are a few stolen moments from the streets of Paris this Fall…

Which do you prefer?

All photographs made with the Fujifilm X100F in Acros

Tags: FujifilmX_US, HitTheStreetsWithValerieJardin, street photography, Valerie Jardin, X100F, X100F XPhotographer

27 thoughts on “J’aime Paris en noir et blanc”

Ned Chapman on October 19, 2018 at 8:13 am said:

Love that 3rd shot, that’s just fantastic

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- Valérie Jardin on October 19, 2018 at 9:33 am said:
  
  Thank you Ned!
  
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Philippe on October 1, 2018 at 11:16 pm said:

Bonjour Valérie
Je viens de recevoir votre livre « street photograph » Dommage qu’il n’existe pas en français. je vais prendre le temps d’en extraire tous les trésors d’inspiration qu’il contient. On a dû vous demander 1000 fois : pour cette série, quels sont vos réglages ACROS sur le X100F ? Merci de nous faire partager votre vision de la photo. Je repars dans les méandres de votre blog.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 3, 2018 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Merci! Normalement je shoot Acros – Yellow Filter, Highlights +1, Shadows +1
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jbrooks419 on November 3, 2017 at 8:11 am said:

4th one. You are a storyteller…and this fits the bill.

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Klaas on November 1, 2017 at 5:17 pm said:

Tres bon!! The 2e and the last one beautiful!

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- Valérie Jardin on November 2, 2017 at 8:15 am said:
  
  That’s because you have good taste 😉
  
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jamesfitzpatrickphotography on October 20, 2017 at 6:03 pm said:

I love these. I have been to Paris but want to return….

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Elmer Nev Valenzuela on October 19, 2017 at 7:09 pm said:

Fascinating set

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Lisa Gordon on October 19, 2017 at 2:31 pm said:

I’ll have to choose 2 because I simply cannot decide…The first one (such a fantastic perspective), and the little girl on roller skates. I just love both!

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- Valérie Jardin on October 19, 2017 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by Lisa! That little girl was definitely a gift for the photographer looking to capture timeless Paris 🙂
  
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wjlonien on October 19, 2017 at 12:51 pm said:

The third one, although the contrast of that Acros simulation might be a bit too strong, leaving your main subject too dark with the risk of blowing out the background.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 19, 2017 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Wolfgang. Interesting because actually I like my shadows to be deep and I don’t mind blown-out highlights, especially in silhouette or semi-silhouette situations. In street photography, what’s behind the subject can be just as distracting as what’s in front of it. I don’t believe that street photography should even aim at perfection, life on the streets is not perfect and it’s often the imperfections that make the photograph special. This is a snapshot taken through a tinted window from a dark room looking into the bright mid-day light, any processing would look very unnatural in my opinion. As I always tell my students “It’s not because you can bring details out of the shadows that you should. If too often breaks the mood of the photograph.” My two cents 😉 Thanks for stopping, please visit again!
  
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Christof on October 18, 2017 at 3:16 pm said:

Can´t say which one is my Favorit. Every single pic is so beautiful and perfect related to storytelling and composition. There is so much to learn for me.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 19, 2017 at 2:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you for your continued support and friendship dear Christof!
  
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esther FR on October 18, 2017 at 3:00 pm said:

The spirit of Paris, a beautiful serie. My favorites are the little girl with the roller skate, the petanque player (what a great composition!) and the blurry dancers…

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- Valérie Jardin on October 19, 2017 at 2:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you for visiting Ester!
  
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JoeB on October 18, 2017 at 2:27 pm said:

I love your snaps! I just received a Fujifilm X100F for my birthday. I can’t wait. Looking at your photography gives me inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 18, 2017 at 2:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Enjoy the new camera!
  
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Peter on October 18, 2017 at 1:24 pm said:

As always, simple beautifully captured moments! I was able to visit Paris for the first time ever this month. This time last week (give or take 9 hours) I was in the Jardin du Palais Royal people watching and capturing moments. The experience has given me greater appreciation for what you give us.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 18, 2017 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you Peter! Jardin du Palais Royal is such a beautiful place! You missed me there by one week 🙂
  
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jacky telem on October 18, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:

the whole serie is beautiful, so Paris, some naturally more than others. Thanks for sharing

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- Valérie Jardin on October 18, 2017 at 2:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you Jacky!
  
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Emilio Pasquale on October 18, 2017 at 1:13 pm said:

When I see street photography like yours, I always say I should try it. Not that I think just anyone can do it. Well, they can, I guess. But not as well as you. I love so many of these. But I think my favorite is the silhouette! I think! 🙂

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- Valérie Jardin on October 18, 2017 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you! You should try! It is definitely the most difficult genre of photography, but so rewarding in so many ways…
  
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robert20359 on October 18, 2017 at 1:01 pm said:

Wonderful pictures from paris, i love the details of person.

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- Valérie Jardin on October 18, 2017 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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