Le Marais
I was across the street, setting up a shot of those beautiful doors and then life happened. Much more interesting than just a doorway I think.
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- Virginia
- Birmingham, AL, United States
- I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
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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". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's 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, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. 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.
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11 comments:
Yes! And it could be Peter on his Solex just on the left!
Great shot and I totally agree , I love this kind of "life" pictures.
I love that little glimpse of inside that we catch just before the door closes behind him. Beautiful, V!!
Yes, my random shots turn out almost better than my staged ones. Love the motion.
Alice recognised the Solex! (I guess it wasn't me this time?)
A very nice shot!!
No it wasn't you zipping by much too fast Peter! However, my next visit, we must see the Marais together! Of all the places we've been, I can't think why we've not strolled this fabulous area.
Alice,
I didn't know it was called a Solex!
Cathy and Shell
Me too!
Laurent,
Merci! Home for the Big Apple now? Hope you had a great trip.
I have difficulty thinking of a Parisian dressed like that in public. I wonder where he's from?
Much ..
Starman, it was July 14th and no Parisian I saw was dressed for summer weather. This man was definitely not French! :)
Like a study in relativity. I would love to have a peek behind that door.
Hello Virginia!
Love, love, love this photo. I am so glad it is more than a door shot (though I am partial to them). This photo transports me... first of all, the B&W sublimely suits it... this, along with the oddly dressed character and blurred moped, strangely combine to transport me to another time... maybe the 50's. Though the gentleman's clothes don't directly support this sentiment, it is nonetheless felt at my gut level.
And, as commented on by others, that slightly opened door does work wonders for me.
Thank goodness for life stepping (and rolling and swinging) in.
Your B&W's always get me!
David
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PS -- Thanks so much for your words on SM... They did wonders for me. I'm fortunate to have friends like you!
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