It seems to me that almost every building in Paris has some wonderful detail that catches the eye. I liked this face and the pretty lantern hanging below it.
This is why the old European cities are so special, and Paris is special among them: beauty is at every turn, not because people will pay for it but for its own sake.
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, part-time painter, lover of all things French ( whose français is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic art museum volunteer, grateful 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". My 2008 trip I looked at Paris with a different 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. I was thrilled to return to Paris and the French countryside in June and July of 2009, and blogged daily while there. I've returned to the city I love in January and June- 2010 , January 2011 and January 2012! Each time I visit, it feels more and more like home, and I discover new and interesting things with each trip. I cherish the time with my Paris friends as well as the friends that always join me there. 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.
9 comments:
Oh, this really is a stunner, Virginia. There's much to be said for ageing gracefully.
I must agree, every little detail in Paris has the ability to blow your breath away. What a city..
I think Paris is really beautiful place. Nice find of this facade...
I love looking up and espying things like that ...
Beautiful, V! You're a real ace at spotting this kind of wonderful detail.
Nice balance!
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Architectural details are one of the many things I love about Paris. Thanks for the lovely glimpses.
I'll be back.
J'ai l'impression de voir un dessin d'une maison au Moyen-Age!
This is why the old European cities are so special, and Paris is special among them: beauty is at every turn, not because people will pay for it but for its own sake.
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