May 19, 2014

Le Palais-Royal Roses

In early May, J and I took another quick trip to Paris. It was our third time there together and we had really hoped to be better prepared this time with plans. Nope, we couldn't plan a trip if our lives depended on it. We stayed in the 1st again (to be close to Télescope Cafe of course) and spent many mornings walking through the Palais-Royal. I was determined to shoot the stunning roses that lined the paths before I left.

On the last night, we both got food poisoning and had a flight to catch the next morning. We dragged ourselves out of the AirBnB to the gardens so I could shoot these in between bouts of stomach pain. Sounds crazy, but I know I would have been more upset if I had missed the chance to shoot these. Getting lost in the folds and petals of these with my camera was very soothing. I only wish I had more time with them.





I plan on making a few prints of these. All of these are available as fine art prints from 8x10 up to very large sizes if anyone is interested.

26 comments :

  1. Absolutely gorgeous, Alice. No doubt you couldn't resist clicking these inspite of your illness.
    Hope you are much well now.

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  2. These are seriously gorgeous, that first shot especially!

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  3. Aw, hope you're feeling better now! Looking forward to seeing more pictures from Paris! x

    Laura,
    whenlaura.com

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  4. Stunning photos, Alice!!! How awful about the food poisoning and having to catch a flight! -Katie

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  5. Lovely pictures. Always enjoy viewing your pictures.

    Sunset Walks on Portsea Island

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  6. Aw, that is so tragic!! Food poisoning is the absolute worst. Sick or not, these photographs are truly lovely. Looking forward to getting back to Paris soon...

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  7. These are so stunning and still, and remind me of a still life you'd see in a museum. Beautifully done!

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  8. Those flowers are so delicate and beautiful! I'm sorry that you got food poisoning, but I'm really glad that you powered through to get these shots! Can't wait to see more photos from your travels!

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  9. Second photo is pure magic! Hope you get better soon!

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  10. Beautiful photographs! So sorry that you both got food poisoning - it's the worst on holiday!

    Tamsin xx | A Certain Adventure

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  11. This is absolutely beautiful, though I can't believe you shot these with food poisoning! I love that I can see water droplets on these beauties, you are as inspiring as always.

    <3 Daryl
    Unlost

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  12. Oh my gosh. Just came upon your blog and scrolling down the homepage I was stopped in my tracks by these photos. I actually did gasp. Now, I do love a flower photo (and, of course, the real things too), I'll admit it, but...these photographs are absolutely breathtaking, they have left me with a smile on my face.
    Thank you
    Susie
    PS...definitely will be checking out Buly 1803 next time I'm in Paris (which hopefully won't be that long a wait).

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  13. Are these roses or peonies?

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    1. They're garden roses of some sort I believe.

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    2. They're David Austin Roses, I think that's the name. Google them ❤️

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  14. Would love to purchase these in print!

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  15. hello alice,
    i love this series of photos so much! i wonder if i could use one for a custom iphone case? :)

    thank you.

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    1. Hi Sylvie -- thanks! if you're interested in using a photo, feel free to email me for a license/usage quote.
      x A

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