Danielle Basa
Willy Ronis, "Amoureux de la Bastille, Paris"
1957, Gelatin Silver Print
This photograph reveals the simple pleasures of everyday life, a man and a woman overlooking Paris on a balcony. By looking at how close the man and woman are reveal great strength in intimacy. Also, acknowledging how the clear skies are show that time sits still. They seem to have just taken a break from the world and took time to relax and appreciate the little things.The two remind me of my parents when they were still together. They were always side by side and in love, appreciating what stood in front of them, just as it seems the couple may be doing. This piece made me feel that I took my parents' bond for granted in some way. When they were appreciating life, I should've been as well. However, I've grown, and now that I've found my partner, I aspire to be here where these two stand, on a balcony in Paris, in love, appreciating the simple pleasures of everyday life.
