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.
15 comments:
That is so cool! Proving that art copies reality as it makes me think of a t.v. show years ago with Valerie Bartenelli, wasn't it?
I just love it! The blurryness is great, it creates a special atmosphere.
Speed in relax!
Wow....We have had the same idea...I like!
With this photo, I can feel the movement as you walked by.
LOVE the movement
Sorry, this photo is difficult for my poor old eyes.
I love the motion in this picture and your title is perfect! :)
Léia
Very cool shot! For some reason this reminds me of a Renoir painting.
Tolles Foto! Ich kann sehen, wie sich die Gedanken bewegen!!!
liebe Grüße
Love the way you "grabbed" this one, V!
Great site, love the photos.
Coincidentally just dedicated a poem to Paris after my fourth visit to the city of lights.
All the best
janete
Cool atmosphere in this shot. I'll be on my way to Paris in late May, your photos get me even more excited!
Absolutely adore this. Haven't got the hang of this sort of photo yet and I want to. Just love this, Virginia. Says everything.
Good shot,bravo.
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