Taken from the sidewalk outside my apartment shortly before I left for the airport.
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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
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- The French Basketeer
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21 comments:
Lovely photo V. So hard to leave Paris behind, isn't it? Glad you had such a wonderful time though. And you know you'll be back!
First I thought that you would now leave Paris, but I'm glad to hear that you'll come back! So looking forward to more stuff from you. We can never get enough of Paris!
Don't blame you for wanting to be in that little spot. My kind of neighborhood. Character, I believe -:)
I visit Paris regularly too!
I especially LOVE the first day on arrival.
Catching the smells and sounds again. Being the midst of such chic and style - there are endless things I LOVE about my first day back.
Leaving - now that gets harder and harder....
Yeah, that's the hard part! Time to start thinking about the next trip—meanwhile, can't wait to see all your new photos, like this capture of the (early-morning?) Parisian light.
Love the amber rectangle of light in the window - like Alexa, I can't wait to see the rest!
This view might have made me miss my flight and go job hunting.
For me such a wonderfully evocotive shot. Oh! To be inside one of those rooms, with the evening sun creeping around to dapple golden floorboards and crimson wineglass. Thank you so much for allowing me as an armchair bound traveller such dreams!!
What a sad moment. I wish you would tell us more about your apartment and your walks around the city.
Starman,
Don't you worry one bit. There will be many photos and tales, I promise! I'll be over my poutiness over having to come home shortly! HA Can you see my lip poked out?? :)
Petrea,
Don't think that hasn't entered my mind on a number of occasions!
Half Heard,
I'm thrilled you've come along for the ride!
Next time you're in Paris, you must try this place. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=la+touraine,+Paris&ie=UTF8&hq=la+touraine,&hnear=Paris,+Ile-de-France,+France&ll=48.832478,2.350624&spn=0,0.021007&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=48.832411,2.350508&panoid=9kSiIdOvaPV2A1degzqBxw&cbp=12,145.71,,0,5
It's La Touraine, 39 Rue de Croulebarbe, 75013 Paris, France - 01 47 07 69 35
My first trip to Europe I did try to get a job in Geneva and Garmish Partenkirken (sp???) No language skills or any skills for that matter, so I was a bit limited in my potential...not much available at the embassies for college graduates with PE majors...I tried the American army base in Garmish, but found out that even third world folks were ahead of US citizens in the queue for jobs!!! Oh well, had I stayed, I might not be where I am today!!!
The saddest sight in Paris is the last look back at our temporary 'home.'
Thought I'd drop in and say how much I love your pictures.
Ah, the lucky folks who live there...
Owen,
Oui, and all that live in and near Paris. I hope you're right, more trips to come. I certainly enjoyed our time together. And........now you're making me wish I'd insisted on a trip to Picpus! I look forward to your post and photos from that visit.
V
Petrea -- The first time I went to Paris I DID go job-hunting. Aaah, the hubris of youth (on the other hand, I got a job)!
I can feel that tear welling up in your eye from here, V. Another beautiful visit will surely be just around the corner.
Love the shot. Glad to know you are safely home, albeit a long trip. So enjoyed your Paris trip, Virginia. Come back soon and visit Menton next time!
The lighting is fabulous, Virgina...full of mood and life.
Sweet shot
I never been there but I hope I will visit Paris soon for shopping :D
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