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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Merry Christmas Virginia!
Merry Christmas also to you and your family!
Karl
And likewise to you, dear Virginia! Hugs to you and your family, and a big snuggle for Meepsie on her first Christmas. Bisous!
Lovely view of Sacre Couer -- I bet it's beautiful at dusk with the little lights glowing. Joyeux Noel my friend! Bises, Marie
You too! Wishing I were in Paris....
Ooooo that's so charming. I remember that cooooold day.
Looking forward to helping with the 2001 photo ops!
Bisous...
J'espère que vous passerez une bonne soirée de Noël!
Joyeux Noël Virginia !
This must be fantastique at night. Merry Christmas and many thanks for sharing your beautiful photos.
Bonne Fêtes !
That says Christmas in Paris—and it also says "cold."
Enjoy the holiday, V! Bisoux to you and Meeps.
My WV is mercei (close enough). :~}
It was a great snowy Christmas, We hope that this New year will be the greatest.
best regards:
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