AndrewD
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I am overly flattered ...
... but the only thing that connects me with Cartier-Bresson is the name on the camera. I prefer to observe from a distance, so this ariel view from above the street suited me well. The time was 3pm in late October. Beautiful autumn day about 10oC.
Pleased you liked the photo. I will be doing a city-by-city post on my travels in Switzerland in the next few weeks, so hopefully you will enjoy some more photos in this series.
Andrew
Grazing in Geneva
For my friends visiting Geneva for SIHH this is the last of the cities' grazing experiences. Because I was travelling alone and the weather was relatively warm I didnt get to experience that classic shared Swiss dish, the fondue. Hopefully you will. I ho...
L'Entrecote Couronnee
This little restaurant is just down the street from my favourite Bistro du Boeuf Rouge . The food wasn’t as notable, but good nonetheless. Cramped but atmospheric. Rather serious wait staff. Worth a try if you can’t get a table at du Boeuf Rouge. Amuse bo...
The ambience looks like in an old french movie.
Did you meet the Commissaire Maigret? Best, Nicolas
It would have been the perfect place for Inspector Maigret ...
... to observe people and listen to conversations as the tables are very close and you can watch all the other diners interacting. Actually it was quite a pleasurable thing to do as I was by myself for the meal. The ambience was quite nice. Andrew
re" L'Entrecote
In true PuristS fashion it seems like you hit a lot of great places to dine! Safe travels to all PuristS who are headed to Geneve! -MW
Floor Two Restaurant, Grand Hotel Kempinski
The best thing about this restaurant is the view over Lac Leman and the Jet d’Eau. Make sure you are not in a hurry and just enjoy the ambience. Mushroom soup I can recommend the fillet de perche from Lake Geneva. Nice desert trolley … If your favourite d...
Andrew, do you realize you have captured a
superb photo with long shadows in pairs?!!! Wow! this is a HCB moment! What time was it? Mech.
I am overly flattered ...
... but the only thing that connects me with Cartier-Bresson is the name on the camera. I prefer to observe from a distance, so this ariel view from above the street suited me well. The time was 3pm in late October. Beautiful autumn day about 10oC. Please...
Andrew, anytime I appreciate street photography
and exactly what you're comfortable with. In this style of photography, I'd never ever disturb the subjects, near or far. post more soon. Mech.