Time To Rest, a photo from Ile-de-France, North

Photographer's Note

This is a view of a part of the Louvre where architect I.M. Pei (born April 26, 1917) and his project team have (re) created a beautifully designed sculpture garden, Jardin du Carrousel. Since 1964, the Carrousel garden has been decorated with twenty statues by the French sculptor Aristide Maillol (December 8, 1861 – September 27, 1944 French Catalan sculptor and painter.) This part of the Louvre situated in between Napoleon court and the Tuileries Garden is almost always well celebrated with hedges, trees and the sculptures. I used to like this rather quiet part of the garden. Beginning in the springtime, all the way through the summer and the autumn season, the garden always displays a harmoniously balanced fusion of natural elements and man made objects. However in December, when the last leaf falls from a tree, we suddenly become aware of the exposed tree branches and the green bronze statues. In December when the winter season comes knocking at our door, all the living elements as well as man-made objects come to a period of rest, until the next arrival of the spring. It is also a very beautiful way to realize the passing of time, for all the elements living and non-living, it is now a time to rest.

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yanastallerova (20) 2011-11-30 10:48

Hello Nobu,

Another beauty, I see.

Your PN is a perfect match and makes me think of the poem, Turn Turn Turn. Yes, time to rest.

I find particularly beautiful the leaves at our feet and the golden color of the landing where the statue sits...and the teal and gold of the Louvre itself.

I think you show us Paris in a way that is fresh and new. You also show us that in fact, deep down, you are actually a Parisian currently exiled in Japan. The intimacy with which you photograph this City is uncanny.

Thank you for this fine capture.
With my compliments, have a good week.
Yana

baclama (19214) 2011-11-30 10:59

hi,
un tres bon POV à mon gout avec des couleurs douces bien qu'hivernales
une belle idée
TFS
vero

bema (26591) 2011-11-30 11:28

Bonsoir Nobu-san...

another fine pice of "art" out of your really famous way to see and to capture scenes and emotions..
like a lot the yellow and brown leaves, to be seen in the lower part of your picture.. the stairs a re lading us up to the main motive.. like the format too, i´m a great fan of vertical compositions..

have a nice evening, with my best wishes..

Bernd

holmertz (103584) 2011-11-30 11:37

Hello Nobu,
A fine composition of all the steps leading up to the buildings and the trees in front of them. The autumn leaves at the bottom are a fine detail.
Regards,
Gert

siudzi (34141) 2011-11-30 12:00

Hi Nobu,

I love Paris presented at your pictures. The places and moments that have been chosen by you are always so unique and awesome. This one is a great example of that. A lovely autumnal composition. Thanks for sharing!

Warm regards,
Malgorzata

brianmcc (6223) 2011-11-30 12:49

hi nobu, a beautifully simple composition. the colours are fantastic. the repeating patterns of the horizontal steps and then the verticla trees works very well. i think this picture would also work equally well with just the leaves and the steps.
regards,
brian

GFSSD-1 (5888) 2011-11-30 13:09

artistic cropping.. very nice experiment
best wishes

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-11-30 13:25

Hello Nobu,

A lovely picture of this great city. Sculpture gardens are always interestng to look arund. I like those steps in the foreground leading the eye to the sculpture. Lovely colors with the dry leaves fallen in the foreground.

Lakshmi

batalay (41261) 2011-11-30 15:50

Hello Nobu,

The steps lead one's eyes gently up to the park where the bronze statue sits in contemplation. The lines are clean and neat, and the colors evocative of the season. I think the vertical format you've chosen is ideal for this shot. The few leaves in the lower step adding a subtle additional focal point to the statue itself. I am a fan of IM Pei. The East Wing of the National Gallery in Washington features the clean lines, so characteristic of his monumental work. Here is a favorite scene.

Warm regards, Nobu.

Bulent

divail (8334) 2011-11-30 19:05

Bonsoir Nobu,
Cette composition verticale impressionne par la place laissée à l'escalier qui prend une position de premier pan. Le pavillon du Louvre rappelle par sa couleur les feuilles d'automne. La note est toujours aussi poétique et intéressante, presque un poème.

Diane

sabermonajati (11537) 2011-11-30 20:30

hi
this foreground is interesting and you shot different composition.
regard
saber

danos (110407) 2011-12-01 0:01

Hello Nobu,
nice the view of the stairs as lead-in the eye on Louvre.The Winter scenery with the leafless trees and their leafs to be spread on the foreground makes the scene beautiful.
In my mind this scene would was in horizontal frame with the building on the backdrop to was the main theme as from the stairs to lead-in the glance to it.

Regards,Danos

ikeharel (114535) 2011-12-01 1:46

Fine paris corner taken, Nobu, and divided 2 subjects.
I like the leaves in orange tone scattered at foot of the steps, and there is a good view on naked trees, statue and edifice in yellow.
Nice premeditated.
Ike

mauro61 (53429) 2011-12-01 1:49

ciao Nobu,
un'ottima scelta compositiva con le foglie secche in FG e la scale che sale in direzione dell'edificio di fondo.
perfetta l'inclusione dgli alberi che definiscono bene la scena.
saluti
maurizio

paololg (31448) 2011-12-01 4:34

Ciao dear Nobu,
I agree with your choice of bookmark format for this picture characterized by two well distinct elements. Right, you have given great space to the staircase, that undoubtedly offers an interesting visual effect. Above the staircase we find the second element, compound with a pleasing symmetry and that shows us the architecture of the Louvre enriched by statues. The naked trees make us understand the winter season. As always a good photo accompanied by interesting and pleasant notes. I particularly liked the last sentence, about the rest of the time. It's always very nice to admire your works, congratulations!
Ciao, have a nice evening!
Paolo

gildasjan (43826) 2011-12-01 4:54

Bonjour Nobu
J'aime cette tonalité des couleurs,ce choix de l'exposition et ce cadrage dans ce format vertical pano.Les quelques feuilles en bas des marches de cet escalier apportent une très bonne touche à cette composition.
Du très bon job photographique.
Bravo
Amicalement
gildas

jhm (211738) 2011-12-01 6:02

Hello Nobu,

You chose a very classic angle, this gives a lot depth and perspective.
The stair leads us to house in background.
Composition and colors are pleasant.
Excellent done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

peppe59 (14555) 2011-12-01 9:33

Ciao Nobu,
I really like the vertical cut, optimal placement of the steps and perfect geometry.
compliments
peppe

sacimar (38173) 2011-12-01 9:39

Hello Nobu,

I like this vertical format, the idea was good and the result interesting, the statue and the stairs are good elements and well positioned, good job,

Best regards,

Sergio

Cricri (176) 2011-12-02 5:26

Hi Nobu
Superbe le cadrage, le choix verticale qui inclus les feuilles au bas des escaliers, les arbres nus laisse apercevoir la belle architecture et sa couleur jaune
une très jolie réalisation
Belle journée
cricri
PS) compliment pour votre note en Français!!

delpeoples (60342) 2011-12-03 1:25

Salut mon cher Nobu

I apoligise for having neglected your beautiful gallery for the last few photos. When people write me critiques, I feel obliged to reciprocate and I am way behind. Anyway, I hope that life is going well for you. I think of you often, and your Dad who is almost twins with mine. I ate a beautiful Japanese meal last weekend which made me think of my friend Nobu. I particularly like Beef Tataki which is very similar to the Italian dish of Beef Carpaccio. But to your lovely photo, well-chosen in the bookmark format, with ethereal Autumn colours and wonderful graphism created by the stairs. The few fallen leaves are a nice touch, adding another element to this already beautiful phoot. I wish you a beautiful weekend and thank you for sharing.

Bonne amities
Lisa

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-12-03 5:02

Hello Nobu,
Once more, the composition is very inspired and creative, artistic. I appreciate the choice of the vertical format, the inclusion of the staircase, the place of the statue, the colored dead leaves. The quality, of the light, the colors, the neatness, is excellent. Bravo.
Have has Nice day
Best regards
Joël

lousat (139960) 2011-12-03 15:31

Salut Nobu,les details ne sont pas au top mais c'est vraiment un travail tres original et magnifique a regarder,impressionante perspective et geometrie,mes compliments pour l'idee et la riche saturation aussi.Belle Dimanche et merci,Luciano

kordinator (8738) 2011-12-06 0:45

Hello Nobu
Nice scene from Louvre.
Lovely place with great depth of field.
Interesting choicen fotmat for the image.
Wonderful architecture in the background,nice stairs in the foreground.
Lovely season colors.
Great job.
Best regards
Saša

lilito (3534) 2011-12-22 14:28

Bonsoir Nobu
Une image remplie de poésie comme à ton habitude!
Lily

Yiannis84 (2824) 2012-02-24 12:35

Hi Nobu..

Great image!! i love your style..superb verical cut with very nice light management & sharpness..i really like the leafs on the stairs..excellent warm colors! original & creatve shot!

Best regards..Yiannis

aliabazari (23205) 2012-03-07 21:38

Hi Nobu
Pana Roma beautiful portrait pictures. A good mix of trees without leaves and with leaves down the stairs. Very well.
Regards Ali