Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Anticipation
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14 juilliet, the crowd begins to gather in anticipation of the fireworks to come, when night falls in Paris. Actually I took this from the bridge where Peter and I waited for about two hours in order to get the primo front row spot by the railing. Well worth the wait.
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- 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.
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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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22 comments:
Superb photo. i have been working on a story about the Seine river. This picture would fit right in ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Very nice photo giving some idea of difficulty in finding right viewing area. This looks like a good place to see the show.
Ugh, Paris Karin and I had a hellish 14th this year in Paris. I wish ours had been as nice as the one in your photo!
Looks great in black and white. Reminds of my first trip to Paris many years ago. We found an attic room and were so pleased when we spyed a very small Eiffel Tower in the distance through the vaulted window. Thanks for reminding me.
I would say that you had the best view of all for those fireworks... love the perspective of all those lined up on the banks of the Seine in anticipation.
"First come, best seat" - isn't that what they always say?
Bravo, V de B!
Reminds me of the July 4th Fireworks here .. also lots of crowds lining the riverside .. we stay home and watch it on TV avec air conditioning!
I would love to be there, I love fireworks.I saw the show and everything about the day by France TV.It was an amazing show!
Léia
Love the black and white...Makes it timeless..
This looks like the perfect place to watch fireworks!
V there is a blog exactly like yours...Paris and Beyond!!
Brilliant shot Virginia, love the nice wide view of the river leading up towards the Eiffel Tower, such a good spot they do have there, perfect in B&W.
I won't even talk about le Quatorze!
You are so patient. Nice composition, Virginia.
Très belle photo de notre Dame de fer.
Le spectacle valait la peine sans doute de patienter...
Gros bisous
Why is it I get this sense of blood rushing to my heart when I see such a photo of Paris?
All of your photos are amazing! I love the bookstore one...where all the books are 'spilling' out onto the sidewalk! that is so romantic...I can smell the paper and ink now.....
gorgeous work!
ciao bella
Creative Carmelina
Love this shot, V. Bastille Day fireworks are always worth the wait! Here in NYC this year, the only ones with a front-row seat were the cops!
A wonderful view on this landscape!
OH!!! I WAS THERE ONCE FOR THIS EVENT! Quite fabulous!!! Anita
very nice shot!
Outstanding shot !!
C'est nous qui vous remercie!
Lapin A
I like the B&W here!
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