After reading your last post I had a knot in my throat. You see I went on the roof of the Samaritaine to take as many pictures I could of Paris – with my film camera – that was a while back. My mom was in a retirement home outside of Paris with Parkinson’s disease and her walls were all blank. I had the photos developed, large size, and pinned them on her walls so she could still see Paris from her bed. She was so happy. I took them off after she passed away in 2002.
Looking at gorgeous images of Paris and listening to that fab music, if I can't be there, then this certainly goes a long way to compensate. Thanks Virginia.
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.
19 comments:
I want to hop into that photo!
Belle perspective parisienne! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Beautyful light and perspective!
Nothing is more beautiful than the afternoon sun!!! Lovely photo!
Ahhh Paris, que lugar maravilhoso, bela foto
Oh...j'adore this image. What a wonderful arcade.
lovely light!
What a beautiful photo. I love the arcade and the sun in the back
Ah, yes, I wish that I was walking here right now. This familiar sight just makes me smile.
Beautiful shot. As always. This one is extra special. :)
Cool shot! I usually see people sleeping in this walkway at night.
Beautiful light and even has a hint of your trademark red! Wonderful. Have a lovely weekend. Fx
This is great, V!
AS YES. This is the kind of post so perfect for the party! KEEP GOING VIRGINIE! Anita
After reading your last post I had a knot in my throat. You see I went on the roof of the Samaritaine to take as many pictures I could of Paris – with my film camera – that was a while back. My mom was in a retirement home outside of Paris with Parkinson’s disease and her walls were all blank. I had the photos developed, large size, and pinned them on her walls so she could still see Paris from her bed. She was so happy. I took them off after she passed away in 2002.
Yeeeeesssss. This is a winner, Virginia. Love it!
Love this! What a view!
Une belle enfilade d'arcades, un très beau point de vue ! J'aime beaucoup
xxx
Danielle
Looking at gorgeous images of Paris and listening to that fab music, if I can't be there, then this certainly goes a long way to compensate. Thanks Virginia.
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