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.
10 comments:
A delicious touch of mystery in this picture, amazing artwork! :)
Léia
It definitely looks cold and winters. Greta Photo.
There clearly aren't any rolling stones here, V. {Which is a good thing, given the location.} Very lovely.
I can feel the chill in the air. brrrrrrr.
That is one of the most interesting cemeteries ...and you have certainly captured it's beauty!
this is such a retro location showing the history and trauma.
I like your choice of words Virginia and I love Pere Lachaise, you never know who will pop up (not literally haha) next.
A Paris Misteriosa e encantadora
Even though it appears to look cold and dreary, I love the moss covering on everything. :)
Beautiful, V! I could spend days wandering around this place—oh wait . . . I have!
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