Poor old smoker. There he was, finding refuge in the street (the only place where he can still light up,) and blissfully unaware that within weeks, this photo - expertly captured by V. from Alabama - was going to go around the world! :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
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.
13 comments:
What a fabulous composition Virginia... That is surely an example of having your camera in the right place at the right time... WOnderful... xv
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This foto is amazing!
The little man in front of great art.
have a nice day
Megi
Great composition and eye, V! These colors just pop!
Fabulous capture. There seems to be a likeness between the image in the poster and the pedestrian.
Yes, a very nice composition! Bravo! (Yes, you may - still - smoke outdoors!)
I agree with Joe...wonderful shot.
Tres joli image Virginia, wonderful timing.
Plus, you know, there's all that red. ;)
Fantastic shot, love the bright colors! :)
The colors definitely make this photo!
Poor old smoker. There he was, finding refuge in the street (the only place where he can still light up,) and blissfully unaware that within weeks, this photo - expertly captured by V. from Alabama - was going to go around the world! :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
Monsieur looks just like the man in the poster.
Maybe this one should have been in black and white . . .
Two things: 1. I love this colorful, well-timed photo! and 2. I'm so glad I don't smoke anymore.
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