Not bad for 698 years old! La Conciergerieis presently undergoing renovations, so if you are traveling to Paris this year, check its status if you're interested in going inside.
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.
11 comments:
A fabulous silhouette of historical architecture against a crimson sky. Bravo.
Ah! This pic makes my heart sing ..... Beautiful Paris in it's finest colours.
A great image. A great city.
Warm wishes for Mother's Day.
Dear Virginia
I'll do just that - merci mon amie!
In less than 2 weeks I'll be there again.
LOVE that night sky - WOW!
oxo
Shane
Wow, what a great sky!
That brilliant sky makes a perfect backdrop for the Conciergerie—beautifully composed, V!
Hope you are having a lovely Mother's day, ma chère.
Great shot with beautiful silhouettes and sky colours!
God bless you!
Cezar
Hard to wrap my mind around 698 years old! So very magnificent. And yes, i'll definitely go inside someday..
Happy Mother's Day dear Virginia!
Fantastic image, simply fantastic.
Thank you.
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A dramatic sky for this silhouette.
Stunning photo!!!! Hope you had a nice Mother's Day today!
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