The first picture was taken in the Place
Mazet in Clermont-Ferrand on the 20th of February this year. The second
photograph was taken near the Hôtel de
Ville on the same day.
In the first picture, we see a small square which is a little sad and very
empty. Only the red facade of this restaurant gave some joy to the area. We
could hear the wind blowing through our hair and the sound of the cars just a
few blocks away. This restaurant was closed for some reason; no tasty smells came
wafting out from within... We appreciated the calm and sense of freedom as
there was nobody there.
In the second photo, we could hear traffic, people's laughs and the
sound of a fountain. We could smell a little bit the pollution mixed with the
perfume of flowers. We could feel a fresh wind, and the temperature was quite warm
for a winter month.
For the restaurant picture, in the foreground, we can see a short
stretch of sidewalk. On the right, there is a tree which has lost its leaves. L'adresse has several large windows. It seems to be a special
place. The restaurant is under a building with white shutters.
In the middle of the black and white photograph is a lamppost. In the background, we can notice some roofs. There are tree branches behind the streetlight.
In the middle of the black and white photograph is a lamppost. In the background, we can notice some roofs. There are tree branches behind the streetlight.
The first picture has a lot of significance for us. First, we enjoy
going to little restaurants where the food is usually simple but very nice.
Moreover, the name caught our attention: it is simple but unusual and very well
found! As it is a very colourful building, it is different from the other ones
in the square. It is very inviting. The others are very sad and depressing.
The second picture reminds us of our childhood, because we used to play under the lampposts in this square and imagined ourselves in a Harry Potter movie. We chose to take the photograph in black and white to give it an appropriately nostalgic atmosphere.
The second picture reminds us of our childhood, because we used to play under the lampposts in this square and imagined ourselves in a Harry Potter movie. We chose to take the photograph in black and white to give it an appropriately nostalgic atmosphere.
Both pictures capture the peace of Clermont. Admittedly, it is sometimes
too calm (like the closed restaurant) and there’s not enough to do (ours is not
a city where important things happen). But, we actually enjoy the peace because
when you are calm you can daydream…
You have a very interesting way to think. I had never paid attention at this kind of details. I think it's a very good work.
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