Shoah Memorial

A look at one of the memorial urns at the Shoah Memorial in Paris. Photo taken in August 2014.

Dreaming in Montmartre

This young man looks quite pensive, I wonder what he's dreaming of? Photo taken in August 2014.

Gated off

I would have liked to see what lies beyond this gate, it looked like an interesting courtyard. But sadly it was closed off to me. Photo taken in August 2014.

Details

A closer look at the wall from this post. Photo taken in August 2014.

Boys school

A former Ecole des Garcons in Montmartre. I love the doorway and how nice the building looks. My school was certainly not that nice! Photo taken in August 2014.

Chateau d'eau

The old water tower of Montmartre, I think water castle sounds nicer though! Photo taken in August 2014.

Go go dancer

This mural makes me think of a go go dancer in a cage. It's yet another find in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. Photo taken in August 2014.

Friday flower

A bright rose-of-sharon from the gardens of Square Jehan Rictus. Photo taken in August 2014.

A bench in Montmartre

After walking up all the stairs, many people need a place to stop and rest. Photo taken in August 2014.

Parisian details

Once you start looking, you see them everywhere! Photo taken in August 2014.

In a row

I love the symmetry of this shot - coming down from Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Cozy square

A look at the Jehan Rictus Square in black and white. Photo taken in August 2014.

Swirls and whirls

A detail from a gate around Sacré Cœur. Paris is perfect in black and white. Photo taken in August 2014.

Glowing angel

The light inside the basilica made this angel glow. Photo taken in August 2014.

Inside Sacré-Cœur

Looking up at the dome of Sacré-Cœur from behind the altar. Photo taken in August 2014.

La flame

I like to light a candle when I visit a church. I'm hoping a certain someone will see it from heaven. Photo taken in August 2014.

Main draw

Of course the main draw of the Montmartre neighborhood is the Sacré Cœur. It's a must-see on any trip to Paris! Photo taken in August 2014.

Death and the unicorn

Stained glass found inside Eglise Saint-Jean de Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Kindly angel

Found inside Eglise Saint-Jean de Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Love

From le mur des je t’aime in Square Jehan Rictus in Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

Looking out

Looking out at the streets of Paris, beautifully framed by the arch of Saint Ferdinand church. Photo taken in August 2014.

Floating

I really like the altar inside Saint Ferdinand church. Jesus seems to be floating above it, arms outstretched.

The only thing I can't decide is whether the image is better in color or black and white. What do you think? Photo taken in August 2014.

Movement

The metro zooms away, leaving barely a trace of it's tail lights. Photo taken in August 2014.

Saint Ferdinand

A modern style cathedral in the 17th arrondisement. Photo taken in August 2014.

Migrating

Mural found near the Etoile in Paris. I don't know who the artist is, but I like the subject. Photo taken in August 2014.

Lines and structure

Looking up in Paris always pays off. Photo taken in August 2014.

Strolling

Nothing beats a walk through Montmartre. Photo taken in August 2014.

A sign of sorts

Found near the Pont Alexandre III, probably a sign of royalty. Photo taken in August 2014.

Details on a lamppost

There are so many wonderful things about Paris. All you have to do is look around to find fantastic details, like this lion on a lamppost. Photo taken in August 2014.

My kind of place

A wine cellar with a painted door. Looks like my kind of place! Photo taken in August 2014.

Scaffolding and benches

This is an outside view of the Fountain Room at Maulbronn Abbey. It was being restored when I visited but I have a feeling I'll be back here someday. Photo taken in March 2014.

Looking out

More details from the Maulbronn Abbey. The painted ceilings were gorgeous, unfortunately the light inside was low and my photos don't do it justice. Photo taken in March 2014.

Maulbronn fountain

 

This fountain is at the heart of the Maulbronn Abbey. Apparently the original monks decided to build on this site because of the amazingly clean and fresh water they found here. Photo taken in March 2014.

German script

I have no idea what this says, but it looks neat. Found inside the Maulbronn Abbey near Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Courtyard view

I love those covered walkways you find in old European Abbeys. Maulbronn reminded me a lot of the Mont Saint Michel in Normandy. Photo taken in March 2014.

Hausle in Hermannsdorf

I absolutely adore these cute wooden garden houses you find in Southern Germany. This one also has a nice bench where you can watch the fruit trees and flowers grow! Photo taken in March 2014.

Kloster kitty

Sounds like a place I would like! For more signs, visit Signs, Signs. Photo taken in March 2014.

Details

From the ceiling of the Maulbronn Monastery near Stuttgart. A beautiful place to visit. Photo taken in March 2014.

Shadows in the Kloster

Inside the Maulbronn Monastery. It's a large complex of beautiful, old buildings which is under UNESCO World Heritage protection. Photo taken in March 2014.

Bus stop

I found this Bushaltestelle in a small village just outside of Stuttgart. I love the timbered panels and that they've installed a nice, long bench so people can wait in comfort. Photo taken in March 2014.

Hallo Pia

Meet Pia, the Stuttgart kitty. Photo taken in March 2014.

From the outside

Here is a look at the Porsche Museum from the outside. It was designed by the architecture firm Delugan Meissl.

It's a very impressive building, especially when you  walk underneath and see the reflections in the mirrored tiles. The next time I'm in Stuttgart, I'm going to visit the Mercedes Museum. Photos taken in March 2014.

To the winner, the spoils

Many of Porsche's motor sports trophies were on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Highlighted

Remember the VW Beetle from earlier this week? It's the first thing you see when you enter the Porsche Museum. I love the way it has been displayed. Photo taken in March 2014.

Newer models

Here is a line-up of some of the newer model Porsches at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Beautiful cars. Photo taken in March 2014.

Reflections in a hubcap

A Porsche within a Porsche (and a bonus auto-portrait). Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Go Speedracer!

I believe this is a Porsche 917, one of the cars used to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Found at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Anniversary Porsche

This particular car was used to celebrate 50 years of the Porsche 911. You'll find more signs at Signs, Signs. Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.