French Stranger #44
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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At the end of my stay in Paris last August, I reluctantly took my last stroll through the Palais Royal. I was a bit disappointed that the beautiful Fountains of Pol Bury had been covered with a stage and bleachers. I stopped and had a really nice chat with this gentleman. He explained that that they were preparing for an upcoming dance performance. When I asked for his photograph, I got this nice "toast"! Another member of the stage crew gave me a big smile for the camera as well. As much as I love Paris and want it to remain the same as I remember it, I know that each time I visit, the city will be brimming over with the most fabulous and creative events for me to enjoy. Paris je t'aime!
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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:
Your French Stranger #45 reminds me of a young Peter Allen! {Not sure if that means anything to you, V, but he was an Australian songwriter/entertainer and former hubby of Liza Minnelli.}
Wow, #45 was quite the ham! It's funny as I write this, I wonder, yet doubt, if the French would call him un jambon :-)
Diane
#44 looks like someone I'd love to chat with. So I keep playing my "Learn French in the Car" CD!
Petrea,
Actually he spoke English! I have "Learn French in Your Car" too. Only problem is I can speak it in my car, but when I get out ,not so much! :)
DW,
That's hilarious. Maybe a French ami will tell us how they would say that!
Shell,
Don't know him but this guy was charming!
Fabulous faces ...
It's too bad the French are so aloof and arrogant.
Great portraits!
You're so friendly, V. Don't you wish you could send all your strangers their link?
Paula ,
I do! Actually the top guy cheered ME up that day. I needed it and he was just the nicest.
Starman,
I'm not quite sure if these guys were French but I will have to say AGAIN, that the French have always, always been so very kind, friendly and helpful. Why would I keep going back if they weren't ??? My French Strangers speak for themselves. Paris je t'aime!!!!
Oh these are great. I have a hard time photographing people for some reason. That's why I stick to food.
Next time I'm in Paris I'll give it a try!
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