29.12.08

Another extra post

I had planned to make a break until after New Year, but I decided to make this small "extra post".

December 25, after a long and nice Christmas meal at my son’s place, I decided that it would make me good to walk home.

It was clear night and on the sky I could clearly see Venus as an evening star. I zoomed as much as I could with my compact camera (Canon G7). This is what I got. Anyhow it allowed me to see more than with my eyes only.

Also, I could not avoid taking what probably will be my last shots of the blue Eiffel Tower (already present in several posts) as the French presidency of the European Union will cease December 31 and the Tower then will regain its normal looks. I have already wished you Happy New Year (see previous post), but it's a pleasure to repeat my wishes.

Normally, I should be back to normal blogging next Friday (January 2).

23 comments:

krystyna said...

Another Extra shots, Peter.
Thank you for sharing!

Have a good time!

Virginia said...

Lovely and thank you for one last look at la tour all dressed up in her bleu finery. A fine job of showing her off Peter. Hope you had a Joyeaux Nôel with your family. Glad to have you back with us!

Bonne Année! ( yes I have finally learned my accent marks on the keyboard. About time!) My French classes start soon. About time as well !!! :)

Marie-Noyale said...

I have rarely seen Venus that close, or at least I didn't know it was "her"!!
I wish they would keep the blue lights I like it better!
Thank you for those last shots of THE tower.

Rakesh Vanamali said...

Great shots Peter! Out here in India, we get to see Venus every evening as the brightest object in the sky!

The tower looks brilliant too!

Wishes for a very warm and prosperous new year!

Cheers

Rakesh

alice said...

Quand mon fils était plus jeune, il était passionné d'astronomie et il nous a plusieurs fois montré Saturne et ses anneaux ainsi que Jupiter, au télescope. Mais je ne crois pas avoir déjà vu Vénus.
As-tu vu hier soir à la télé ces images des fontaines recouvertes de gel sur la place de la Concorde? C'était très beau.
Passe un bon réveillon, Peter, je t'embrasse et te dis à l'année prochaine!

Adam said...

Ah, so it is possible to see stars and planets in the night sky in Paris!

hpy said...

Malgré tout, on voit plus d'étoiles sur Madame Eiffel que dans le ciel.

Nathalie H.D. said...

Interesting remark made by Adam. You could have thought that too much street light would have killed any chance to watch the star. On that topic I recommend your visitors visit Adam's blog for his great post about the "anti-neon clan" who go on night-time expeditions turning off neon lights around the streets of Paris. It's fun and insightful.

Beautiful blues on the Eiffel Tower.

And belatedly, how I loved seeing photos of little Paloma as a ballerina. She's cute as can be.

Anonymous said...

Peter I do hope you manage to take pictures of frozen fountains around Paris today - it should be spectacular. Just stay warm!

Shionge said...

Always a pleasure to see your pictures and the everlasting impression of the Eiffel Tower...thank you so much and wising you best of New Year 2009 and best of health always :)

Anonymous said...

Nice photos of the tower decorated in blue with stars.

Anonymous said...

So we cannot get enough of the blue Eiffel tower as it's the last time that we can see it like that.

Bettina said...

wow, interesting shots and a really rare look.

It's good we have you to show us what the Eiffel Tower will look like in the new year, when "she" takes off her blue dress...

Happy New Year !

Rob said...

The Tower is pretty in blue. Merry Christmas to you, ( belated onmy part however, my apologies). Wife and I found it a joy to walk the streets of Paris in the evenings. Happy New Year!

Bergson said...

bonnes fêtes
La tour a pris quelques étoiles.
Réussi

Starman said...

J'adore la Tour Eiffel Bleu.

Adam said...

I think I saw the same star when leaving work this evening. It is quite bright in the sky.

Kate said...

Dear Peter, my good and loyal blogger friend! You have given me great pleasure this year with your many posts and excellent commentary. My wish for you for 2009 is good health and much happiness. May our troubled world achieve peace with the elimination of world hunger. Then we can be pleased to hand over our lives and mother earth to our beautiful grandchildren and their parents!!

Neva said...

I love the blue Eiffel Tower.
Peter, thanks for all your visits and comments this past year. I have loved learning from your photos and enjoying your blog....hope your Christmas was awesome and your New Year Fabulous!

PeterParis said...

Thanks for all your kind words!

I checked... Today (January 1), the Tower is no longer blue!

Ruth said...

Ah, no more blue tower. Good that you caught it and shared with us. Interesting comments here about the night sky. Your photos are wonderful as always.

PeterParis said...

Ruth:
Yes, we are many to regret the blue Tower!

Anonymous said...

Paris is so beautifull with the snow actually !