Having fun while having a glass of wine at Place des Vosges one afternoon.
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About Me
- 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.
Please Visit My Other Sites
French Sites J'adore
- Auberge Chez Richard
- 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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19 comments:
Wonderful shot! I love that you focused on the tray and left the waiter in bokeh...nice effect!!!
Cette photo a beaucoup de charme, je trouve.
Very interesting, V! I love the soft colors and it looks almost like an oil painting.
Et voila! The tray is still there! Fun photo. Bon weekend, Virginia.
Nice perspective! I'd imagine that he's looking at you, avec un grand sourire
I know it well. Wish I was there now.
Love this one!
Great subject and composition. Thanks!
I like it. A lot. I want you to know I'm finally wealthy enough to buy one of your calendars. I'll have Paris in my office.
Oh my! One must never call a waiter "garçon".
WEll Starman I don't call them that but I GOOGLED waiter in French and that's what I got.
Hiker,
Yippeee!:)
Thanks everyone. I realize it's a bit "artsy fartsy" or something but I thought I'd run it up the flagpole and see if anyone would salute! HA
V
V, your photos this week are fabulous as always. Wow. I love the porcelain flowers. And can't wait to learn more about Alexis.
Hi Virginia,
You move along so rapidly here, I've had a crazy week at work, now I'm catching up on what I've been missing...
You were having fun that's clear, and we know how little you like the Place des Vosges, we had to really twist your arm to go there the last time...
BTW, did you see the story in the news about all the squatters who got evicted from a Place de Vosges apartment they'd been squatting and destroying ? Fairly recent news... And the owner who had them thrown out was portrayed by some as a heartless, unfeeling big meany for putting them back out on the streets. Unbelievable. They had totally trashed the place. It will cost the owner a fortune to restore it.
Anyway, just saw where you said you might be back over in January ? With Mary ? And would like to visit a cemetery or two ? Hey, that's great ! Do keep me posted on your plans, that's not so far away...
In the meanwhile, there are crêpes on the menu today, if you have a moment, they are from a place I believe I recall you posted about also a while back... Buttes Chaumont...
V's version of impressionism! Well done!
Owen,
Oui avec Mary!!! We will ring you up dear friend. That's for sure. Now off to see your post. Buttes Chuamont. Is that where Peter took me in the summer of 2009? What a charming, quiet place. I loved it. Now to see yours. BTW, Nutella crêpes will be eaten this time.
V
YAY - an excursion with Owen...life is good!
Oh Virg, this might be my favorite shot ever
Is this photo from Ma Bourgogne restaurant? I ahd some great escargots and pate there in my last day in Paris, this August....
George,
You are absolutely right! I had wine and dinner there a few times in June!
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