Love the fabulous lanterns and the stone archways. It is exquisite both "up" and "down" and in all seasons... We have almost seen them all though I must return some fall...
If it was taken from a little higher up and looking towards the lanterns it would be the view from my bedroom window when I stay in Paris. Can one feel homesick for a vacation apartment? :)
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.
18 comments:
Since the label at the bottoms says, "Arches at Palais Royal," I'm gonna guess the Palais Royal. ;)
yes, wcs worked it out for me!
but I just have to add that this is a stunningly beautiful photo.
Palais Royal, je suppose.
I'll go with the popular choice, V. Those lanterns are beauties, aren't they!
Salut chere Virginia! I'm going with the pack on this one - final answer: Palais Royal!
I'm not good with these games! LOL
But I know...I'm delighted by so WONDERFUL photography, artwork!
Bravo!
Léia
Way across town.
Somewhere elegant and cooler than Birmingham ;-)
Somewhere I wish I was Virginia!!
wcs, ah you're clever! I shouldn't have used that tag! HA
I think the arches and lanterns here are so elegant. As you all know, I never seem to tire of photographing this wonderful place.
V
Love the fabulous lanterns and the stone archways. It is exquisite both "up" and "down" and in all seasons... We have almost seen them all though I must return some fall...
I did not know, but I read the comments. Beautiful picture.
It's a wonderful composition, V—and I knew even without your helpful hint. :~}
It is a McDonalds in Paris, Virginia. What do I win?
I don't but it's just lovely.
I need those lanterns for my back yard.
Wherever it is...it's lovely!!!
If it was taken from a little higher up and looking towards the lanterns it would be the view from my bedroom window when I stay in Paris. Can one feel homesick for a vacation apartment? :)
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