I love the contrast! And the colors of the new. Fascinating. I always love your photos. You are supremely talented, and your blog is so much fun to read and look at.
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.
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The contrast of old and new here is indeed very appealing!
God bless you!
Cezar
Tres interesting indeed Virginia, anywhere else it might seem out of place, but in Paris I think there can be a few surprises oui!
just returned, exhausted, of course, but happy
bon weekend, chère
Awesome!
C'est jolie et interessant le mixe, V de B!
Not sure what this particular image has to do with Saint-Denis, but as you say—an interesting mix for sure. (And thanks for my Jacques Brel fix, V!)
Le signe du samedi... J'aime! Tres colore, et que le ciel est bleu! Bon weekend, V. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
THat is a surprise, sometims anything goes.
Is it late to wish "Bonne Annee" now?
Costas
I love the contrast! And the colors of the new. Fascinating. I always love your photos. You are supremely talented, and your blog is so much fun to read and look at.
Very interesting juxtaposition ~ fun and quirky. Paris has the aplomb to pull it off. I hope you're having a lovely weekend, dear V.
love the contrast of the poster and the building
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