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 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.
15 comments:
Dear Virginia,
it is a large pleasure for me to visit your side.
And its photo art to enjoy.
salutations
Megi
Nothing better than an obliging - cute french waiter! x
Lovely eyes ~ I think he enjoyed your attention, V!
I am sure that he was fascinated by you girls... il est beau gosse!
That was a wonderful lunch with great friends!
fun time ...
Hmmm...you certainly do have a knack for finding and photographing attractive young men!!!
What The Chieftess said! And I'll bet sure you foster friendliness in others by being your own sweet Southern self.
I agree with everyone who has commented before me.
Nice to see that you have realised that there are freindly people in Paris, including waiters! Your personal charm may contribute! :-)
Peter, I've never doubted for one many how friendly the Parisians are, especially the Swedish ones! :)
Hah! I think The Chieftess has got you figured out, Virginia. Nice shot. I take this as license to shoot as many pretty young women as I can find.
It's because he is young lol !!!
Megi,
Thank you for you nice comments.
Pamela,
Yes, he's young! :)
Jack,
Actually Chieftess knows me very well! :)
Alexa,
Now I'm not sure about that because I do enjoy the more "mature" Parisians as well! HA
Mary, it was a fun lunch wasn't it!
i think travelling means getting in touch with people to get maximum of that atmosphere
great idea with shooting strangers Virginia ! it can be the best photo report in Paris
:)
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