This magnificent papier maché angel was part of one of the most beautiful nativities I have ever seen. Made, I'm assuming, from papier maché, each figure was lit from within. I'll share more next December !
Heavenly, V! I have not been inside this church in several years and sorry that I missed this nativity scene in December... I can't wait to see the rest!
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.
13 comments:
It's ever so detailed for a paper mache
Magnifique! A gift of true devotion.
First of all, I ADORE the new header. And next I love this photo. Superb, all superb. Love the new font.
I've just found your lovely blog - coup de foudre!
Britttany, Isn't it amazing!
Jilly, I'm glad you like the header. I do the text in Picasa now and don't use Google's fonts etc. Now I can put the text wherever I want it.
Joe and Deborah,
Welcome! I'm so glad you left comments. Please come back often.
V
I can tell that this was a memorable nativity by just seeing this one angel. The effect of the lighting is wonderful.
Magnifique, V! What a brilliant idea (so to speak) to light this from within. Do we get to see the whole thing next Christmas?
Ahhhhbsolutely lovely -- I can't wait to see the rest of the nativity pieces.
Heavenly, V! I have not been inside this church in several years and sorry that I missed this nativity scene in December... I can't wait to see the rest!
Ooh, glittery....love it!
Truly beautiful!!!
Ever since I found photoblogs I have been hooked, and this is especially beautiful to find now. What a great idea!
So delicate and so beautiful! This is really nice!
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