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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.
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- 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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- Strolling Across Place Vendôme
- Arrêtez et sentir les roses
- Waiting...
- Café Pour Deux
- Les Lanternes Roses
- Familiar Arches
- Sunday Paris Church Series - Le Crucifix
- Able to Leap...
- Les Croix
- Peter's Paris From Above
- 100 French Strangers - The Flower Shop Owner
- Un Joli Balcon
- Paris Rouge XLVIII - Le Sac à Main
- Pollenating in Paris
- Les Bouquinistes - All Lined Up
- Mes Chères Amies à Paris
- Le Conversation II
- Le Moulin de la Galette
- Paris Rouge XLVII - The Street Gallery
- Vert du Jalousie
- Dimanche Sur le Pont des Arts
- Grues sur le Louvre
- La Vieille Fenêtre
- Paris Rouge XLVI - The Tourist Shot
- Dimanche à Jardin du Luxembourg Avec Mon Amour
- Stop and Smell the Peonies
- Faire la Queue...Pourquoi?
- Sunday Church Series - Église Saint Jean l'Evangél...
- La Chaise et La Fleur
- Doors in France II - French Bleu
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16 comments:
A Blessed Easter to you too! Enjoy your photos so much! It's wonderful to see Paris through your eyes! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Very beautiful version of the crucifix...Happy and joyous Easter holiday to everyone.
Liebe Virginia,
GREAT IMAGE!!!!
Happy Easter!!!
Megi
Need to ask you something. What happens in Birmingham re Easter. I mean re having what we in Australia call 'public holidays'.
In Australia we have declared Good Friday through to Easter Monday as public holidays. This means that most office workers have the day paid but do not have to attend. In recent years, shops are able to open but have to pay their workers double-time. But I dont think shops can open until midday on GF.
I was 'shocked' here in Paris when GF was an ordinary working day. Every thing was apparently the same as the day before. Where I stay in the 7eme all the government departments were still operating. The Stations of the Cross was held from 7pm onwards. In Paris, Monday is a holiday.
How is it organised in Birmingham? Is that pretty much the same for the rest of the USA?
He is risen! This crucifix is gorgeous and a wonderful reminder of the sacrifice He made for us! Joyeuse Pâques!
Julie, There are no Federal (public) Holidays associated with Easter. Some businesses choose to close on Good Friday and most schools have the day off.
Wishing you a very happy Easter too V.
I enjoy seeing images from churches around the world. Even though I am not very devout, churches and their artwork inspire me.
Happy Easter.
Beautiful photo of Saint-Merri's altar with its glorious starburst. A joyous Easter to you, mon amie.
Hope you have a nice, quiet day.
Happy Easter V !!
Pamela ox
What a holy and magnificent photo for today!
Happy Easter to you also, Virginia!
Easter monday is celebrated in France, not Easter friday. Joyeuses Pâques to you and all your readers V!
Thank you..It has been a wonderful holiday at our house. But, no matter how busy.. I always pause to visit you, Peter, Genie and Laurent...
The detail, the design & majesty of this altar radiates dedication. Merci for sharing it with us.
I'm away from home and a bit late in wishing you a Happy Easter—but it's no less heartfelt. This image is brilliant!
I was out of town yesterday, so I, too, send a late Easter greeting to you. I had the pleasure of having a special Easter dish a couple of years ago while visiting with friends in Tours. As I recall, a mixture of ground meats with sliced boiled eggs inside. Will try to get the name of the dish for you.
Spring weather always makes me wish I were in France!
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