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.
9 comments:
This is a beautiful shot with the shadows , textures and gold on the back wall... lovely!
People are dying to get into that place!
Nice composition, V de B!
So beautiful composition, the light is so beautiful in this picture!
Léia
Tres joli et reposant... Bravo, Virginia. -- Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I agree with the previous speakers !
Autumn light can brighten any place, even the saddest one..
White heather is considered to be very lucky in bonnie Scotland
Hi Virginia,
Love this photo, with the shadows and sunlight.
We enjoyed walking around the cemeteries in Paris too.
Happy new week
Hugs
Carolyn
And what beautiful ombres they are, V! That cimetière is amazing.
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