The series of statues here overlooking la Tour Eiffel is lovely but this time, the golden light in the window caught my eye. The reflection was the bonus.
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.
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.
17 comments:
Très joli Virginia. Le Palais de Chaillot seems to be on fire! Veronique--
One of my favorite spots. The pic is beautyful and full of nostalgy, with those autumn golden lights.
Elle n'a pas l'air commode...
Elle est superbe! Anita
The photo and the lady are really nice (but the windows could have been cleaner for an even better reflection)! :-)
Salut V de B - I sink zat you should use the "dame en or" as your Halloween costume inspiration, non?!
'appy 'alloween!
Hi Virginia, I LOVE THIS PHOTO.. I have shot this beautiful girl many times myself.. aren't they poetic.. Carla
I love those statues around the place Trocadero. I should do a photo study of them myself!
Wonderful picture Virginia, don't you just love it when you get an unexpected bonus to an already good shot.
that spot is magical. during my last visit there I could not decide what to photograph first, but this girl is magnifique
lovely .. she looks golden
This just all came together, didn't it? Superb eye as always, V!
The picture has such a rich look to it. Beautiful!
I've only shot the golden statues once in all the times I've been there.
Both beautiful! Now I'm trying to figure out exactly where she is. Will have to have a hunt.
Happy Halloween to you!
Kirsten
A well composed image - as usual. How have I missed this statue when in Paris? Warm wishes.
Beautiful!!
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