Julie, He never cracked a smile the whole day! And I think this would be an excellent way to fill your day after arriving. It will keep you awake!:) Go across the street to la Bourgogne (not sure of the spelling) and have lunch after.
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.
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Another fabulous French face—thanks, V!
I wonder if he intentionally colour co-ordinates with his accordion. Very nice, Virginia!
Adoro Parigi
Visitando il tuo Blog mi sembra di rivere la sua speciale atmosfera.
Saluti
Mauro
Errata Corrige : rivere = RIVIVERE
Engrossed more than serious, maybe. I must attend this. Sunday is our first day, arriving about 7am.
Julie,
He never cracked a smile the whole day! And I think this would be an excellent way to fill your day after arriving. It will keep you awake!:) Go across the street to la Bourgogne (not sure of the spelling) and have lunch after.
Once again, you capture a soul not just a face
He does look very serious. Wonder what he's thinking about.
He looks a little wistful...sad. (I didn't know French men wore flat caps! Is he dreaming of Yorkshire?)
Great portrait V!!!
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