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.
16 comments:
That would be Peeping Jacques..?
Yes, he is like Mona Lisa...his eyes seem to follow me. I like the opening photograph, Virginia. You are a great photographer!
Ich werde nie aufhören,Ihre Kunst zu bewundern.Jedes Foto-ein Kunststück!
liebe Grüße
On this overcast day, I am transporting myself to Café Nemours where I just know there must be some blue sky. And you know I love that banner photo!
That's fabulous .. excellent catch!
What, no pix of the beautiful fountains practically next door?
Bravo! Cette photo est très plein de grâce, jolie jolie!
Léia
Excellent shot!!
Love this, V! And not only because I had a nice glass of rosé here with my girls just a few days ago . . . sigh.
Alexa,
How wonderful that you were here too. Such great memories we can share.
V
Bonjour, belle photo ! :)
My turn now! I arrived yesterday for the month of April. Have coffee with my first blogger tomorrow.
Oh I'm so thrilled. I hope you will keep in the loop.
Have a wonderful stay in our favorite city.
Bises.
V
This is wonderful - nice framing!
Bravo pour le blog. Belles photos, beau regard :)
Amitiés
Laura Prospero
love this picture!
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