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.
14 comments:
see the red headband?
Nice shot with lovely colors.
greetings, Joop
Un jardin au balcon... Il se prénomme peut-être Charles !
Vos photos sont toujours aussi belles.
Gros bisous
I enjoy your insight into Parisienne life V. Bring us more.
Nice capture!
Is that so wrong, V de B? Mais non! Fun to see life in the 4th arrondissement!
Oh to dream about a little place in Paris with such a balcony.... I say nothing wrong with dreaming!
was he once part of Le Village People? what's with the headband? What interesting lighting he has .. I am such a peeping thomasina
Great moment caught!
I posted the beautiful sketch from you V!
Les interieurs ont une attirance hypnotique pour les photographes!
And who can blame you? Besides, we get to sneak a peek with you—thanks for sharing, V.
Hmmmm does "V" stand for voyeur?...which is French for Peeping Tom.....Just kidding....love these shots!
Yes, you are a snoop. We all knew that.
Oh don't change Virginia, I love those peeks into Paris apartments!
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