The Pont des Arts. Weighed down by the burden of undying love.
Until next time…happy travels, no matter where life takes you.
Paris – Pont des Arts
The Pont des Arts. Weighed down by the burden of undying love.
Until next time…happy travels, no matter where life takes you.
superb entry to the challenge madhu … your photos really capture the scene and the city 🙂
Thank you Christine. Not too hard in a city like Paris 🙂
Stunning shot and entry for the challenge Madhu! Love it! 😀 *hugs*
Thank you so much Sonel 🙂
Those locks cost councils a fortune to remove. They are destroying property wherever they are. They are now banned on the Ponte Vecchio with fines being handed out to anyone caught putting them there.
I heard the Paris Mairie removes them periodically too Debra, for fear of the weight of the locks damaging the bridge. And thieves apparently complete the job and sell it back to the lovers! So not so everlasting after all 😀
Great post Madhu, and I would keep both shots as each tells a different story! 🙂
Glad you think so Sue, thank you 🙂
I absolutely knew you’d be here on this challenge, Madhu! Beautiful, of course 🙂
Thanks Jo. You are right, this is the only one I link to on a regular basis. I only take part in the other challenges if I have a post that is suitable 🙂
Aww, I left a lovelock here!
Ah, I would have brought back a picture, if I had known 😀
Thanks- still, it’s an excuse to go back!
good work! i’m not sure which one i like most!
Thanks Lisa.
Haven’t had time to check on what you have been up to. Shall hop right over and remedy that 🙂
Madhu, I absolutely love your Locks of Love – stunning! I’ve been photographing them around the world too – two of my faves are in Riga and Helsinki! Hope you have a great weekend! All the best, Terri
Thank you Terri. These are supposed to have been inspired by Riga, and started as recently as 2008!
I didn’t know that Madhu! Very cool. Thanks for the additional info. ~Terri
You are welcome. I had heard of Chinese origins prior to Riga. But Popof in his comment below says it was inspired by a novel by an Italian named Maccio! news to me too!
What a wonderful bit of public art – no permits, no planning, no cost, everyone involved.
Yes! And it gets very festive at night with impromptu concerts and dancing! Appreciate your visit and comment Frances.
Great perspective, Madhu!
Thanks Marion 🙂