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.
18 comments:
Elle est mignonne!
Superbe photo, j'adore les détails!
bises
Léia
I love the timelessness of the carousels and pony rides in Paris parks.
How delightful. Now if I had a carriage this is the one I would like.
And she chose the princess carriage! Très bien! Lovely B&W --- I could use some of that coolness right now ... 106 at 5 p.m. yesterday!
lucky girl ..
paris is stunning.
This is one of my favorites, V. I am passionate about the carrousels de Paris and I adore Miss Eva.
So lovely! And I don't think I have ever thanked you for the lovely music that plays everytime I log on to your blog!
What a gorgeous photo.
For a little girl riding the carrousel, the temperature doesn't diminish the excitement.
How sweet! She is adorable and her hat is tres chic! My Isabella also loves carrousels.
Miss Eva is beautiful. What a memory for her!
She's going to have the most wonderful collection of childhood photos when she's older!!
She is wearing the cutest expression of anticipation and excitement.
I love carousels- Beautiful!!!!!
She probably would have enjoyed it more if she had had company.
And what a perfect choice she made Virginia, she looks adorable sitting in that big carriage.
A delightful image, Virginia. Thank you!
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