Catching up today, Virginia. I particularly love "The Watchers." Black & White is a perfect choice. Although I also like "Amour." (Who doesn't?) It's hard not to be in love in Paris.
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, part-time painter, lover of all things French ( whose français is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic art museum volunteer, grateful community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". My 2008 trip I looked at Paris with a different eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip. I was thrilled to return to Paris and the French countryside in June and July of 2009, and blogged daily while there. I've returned to the city I love in January and June- 2010 , January 2011 and January 2012! Each time I visit, it feels more and more like home, and I discover new and interesting things with each trip. I cherish the time with my Paris friends as well as the friends that always join me there. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
9 comments:
une belle façon de nous montrer notre belle capitale. superbe
Great 'walk in the gardens'!
Happy New Year!
I agree, the little girls are really cute!
I guess tat the "watchers" have left... it's a bit cold right now to sit watching!
particularly like the last one with the trees....Happy New Year Virginia!
Bonne Année 2009, Virginia!!!!
I have only 4 more days and I must leave. It has passed way too quickly.
All so good but you know why the last one is the killer image, especially with that bleak title.
Just one of the things I like about the last image, is the upright stance of the closer woman.
Karen , Bonne Année en Paris est magnifique!!!!!
Yes, the lady in the foreground is definitely taking it all in.
B, I don't know why it's killer but I do know that I do like it. I think it looks rather timeless don't you?
Peter, I am sure these ladies are not bench sitting today with the weather you've had lately. Brrrrr
Olivier,
I am so pleased you like the way I have photographed your beautiful capital. Merci mon ami!
Catching up today, Virginia. I particularly love "The Watchers." Black & White is a perfect choice. Although I also like "Amour." (Who doesn't?) It's hard not to be in love in Paris.
Happy new year to you, V.
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