I wish I knew where I took this last January. I believe I just stuck my camera up against a window. It's typical of most apartment entrances, but maybe larger than most, but every bit as charming.
Alexa, Why I haven't fallen down some of those Parisian stairs by now, I'll never know. THe ones to our flat last January were so worn and lopsided, but lovely of course. V
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.
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.
13 comments:
WOW!!! Love this shot!!! The effect is very antique!!!
It definitely looks European, Virginia! Isn't it funnuy how we can tell....
Ginnie,
The uneven stairs for starters! :)
Chieftess,
I worked on it! :)
Nice capture, V. This escalier is definitely listing a bit to starboard—but that just adds to its charm.
Alexa,
Why I haven't fallen down some of those Parisian stairs by now, I'll never know. THe ones to our flat last January were so worn and lopsided, but lovely of course.
V
That escalier could use a bit of tender, loving care before someone gets killed.
Fantastic! It looks like something out of an old movie!
Exactly as I remember the French apartment staircases ...
Needs a bit of repair, but I agree, 'tis charming! And so Parisian!
I love that curve!
Authentic, Virginia. Hope owners won't renovate it, it is telling us its story.....
Good choice for a post.
Wow, I'm in love with this photo!
Scrumptious! I'd be happy to walk up them every day.
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