My architectural picture-taking criteria were easy. I snapped anything that attracted my attention — easy in post-film digital photography. And in Paris, there was much that was visually attractive. Tourist sites were an obvious choice, but I also made pictures of ordinary scenes.

Sometimes my captures turned out to be significant, like yesterday’s subject, the oldest public clock in Paris. The handsome buildings pictured today are nothing special, at least from my research. At first glance, I thought they were twins. But a subsequent look revealed many differences, though they share similar visual cues.

The street where these are located is of more significance, though barely pictured here. It’s off Pont Neuf, which means “New Bridge” in French. Ironically, this is the oldest existing bridge across the Seine River, connecting to the island of Île de la Cité, where Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dam are located.

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