Frisson…..it’s French for a chilling sensation, a shiver. It’s typically a pleasurable response to a stimuli that “moves you.” At times we refer to this reactive sensation as something that, “gives me the shivers.” You get goosebumps, you feel the small hairs on your arm or the back of your neck stand up, your breathing and pulse become quicker.
Frisson is that short-lived somewhat intense satisfaction often brought on by music, art, an event, a person, a book, essentially whatever it is you witness that generates a momentary elevation of pleasure. The brain and body experience something akin to adrenaline and dopamine reaching peak levels.
The following images are some of the “frissons” I felt while in France. I enjoyed the “shivers” and enjoy bringing them to life here. Hope you find something to like…..
Le Vignon en Quercy
Au sommet de l’Arc de Triomphe
Crepuscule a Paris
Une pluie d’or
Deux velos pour deux
Chez Louis Vuitton sur les Champs-Elysees
Au sommet des Champs de Elysées, partie 2
Carlo Centeno 