As night falls on le Louvre, these beautiful lamps light the way.
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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.
Paris je t'aime
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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- Carla Loves Photography
- Champagne and Macarons
- FInding Noon
- French Cravings
- French Essence
- French Girl in Seattle
- French Rendez-vous
- God I Love Paris
- Growing Berries
- Hip Paris
- Little Brown Pen
- Lost In Arles
- Lost in Cheeseland
- Love in the City of Lights
- Ma Vie Française
- Magic Lantern Show
- Manger
- Paris and Beyond
- Parisien Salon
- Peter's Paris
- Southern Fried French
- The French Basketeer
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- Counting Euros, Counting My Blessings
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- A Little Intimidating
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- An Afternoon Along the Seine
- 100 French Strangers - Grand Mère et Petite Enfant
- Montmartre - Les Nombreuses Étapes
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- It's Seven O'clock Somewhere... But Not in Paris
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16 comments:
All I can say is a succession of Ahhhhhhhs. One for every lamp...
Once upon a time, long long long ago I stood there and wished I had a camera ... yup ... but I captured that image in my head .. thanks for reminding me .. next time I am there I will definitely have a camera
Wow ... the magical glow seems to beckon you to stroll along with your arm through your lover's. It would be impossible to just walk by without wanting to do so, I think. Talk about romance in the air in Paris! Fabulous, Virginia.
Wow, Virginia! What a fabulous shot. You and Eric have both outdone yourselves today.
Mrs. V,
Oh Eric's photo from the ET is just terrific and I told him so. Thank you.
Sandy,
What's not romantic in Paris?? :)
Shell,
I agree. The Louvre at night is breathtaking.
Daryl,
Never stroll Paris without a camera!
Absolutely gorgeous V!!! Love the colors...very subtle...you can see the chill in the air with the grey clouds, yet there's warmth coming from the street lamps...Beautiful!!!
Oh, I really, really like this picture!
BTW, my word verification today is 'wines'.
Chieftess, actually it was June and hotter than hades but you're right a storm was rolling in and it had cooled down. You know now that I think about it, it might have rained that day and gotten chilly.
Starman. I'm so pleased that you like it! And the WV is an omen, a good one I think! :)
I'm with my gal Shell: Aaaaahs from one end to the other! And did you do this without a tripod?? (My WV is "bathed," as in bathed in beautiful Parisian lamplight.)
Alexa, I did not use a tripod. Some I put my camera on my bag on the surface by the fountains for balance. Peter is also my "human tripod" and a good one. I lean back on him and hold my elbows close to my body, take a deep breath and pray! :)
WOW!!All I can say is...'I'm speechless!' This is such a beautifully evocative shot. Oh! how I wish wish I was there right now. Thank you so much Virginia, for all these gorgeous photographs...it really does help those of us armchair or housebound presently!
I love this place. Have you noticed the small crosses on the top of every lamp ?
Your photos makes me "homesick" for Paris.
I love "natural" patterns like this!
Ditto Bettina. "Homesick for Paris." Everything about that city recalls its compelling soul.
Beautiful lamps indeed. The soft glow, the twilight... what a fantastic photo.
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