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:
The view through the garden here is gorgeous, V! Bon weekend to you and Meepsie. x0
I think that garden is one of the most beautiful spots in Paris.
Lovely shot - I think anyone would guess this is Paris from this vantage.
One of my favorite spots in Paris! Merci pour la belle photo :)
Beautiful shot, V! The color of the roses are so pretty. :)
Have a great weekend. I love your new header!
And one of my faves too. You show it off so beautifully, V! Hope you're having un bon weekend --
So beautiful. Thank you.
It has been a very long time since I have been at the Rodin Museum. This sculpture is impressive.
Beautiful -- one of the spots I've never been. Now I see what I miss!
oh mine too! a beautiful house and garden! magic!
Sharon
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... and if you zoom on La Porte de l'Enfer, you will recognize most of Rodin's famous statues ... in a smaller version.
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