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.
19 comments:
Yes, it is a good Sunday.
I miss her so much! Unfortunately I won´t be able to see her again this year :-(
At least you have all these beautiful reminders of Paris.....
Costas
What a gorgoeus shot..I love that the Eiffel tower is slightly hidden under those clouds!! Magic.
ahhh wonderful postcard! :)
bon dimanche!
Léia
Love this one with her head in the clouds!
Could you imagine Virginia that this beauty was planned to be demolished in two years after construction? Gorgeous image.
I was going to say what M said! so I'll just add merci beaucoup for this one -- and Bon dimanche, ma chere.
She makes my heart skip a beat.....
Le sigh grande!
Decidedly, today is the day of having one's head in the clouds !
I was going to say this reminds me of Owens post, in a way. :)
Beautiful shot!
There are no words to describe this image. Le sigh is right... :)
Un GRAND sigh from me! And a smile...
:)
Bises,
- Irina
Miss this sight so much . . . I'm so glad to see it here.
A wonderful sight Virginia, thank you.
Lovely capture...and to think I will be seeing her soon!
I never to gasp when I see the Tower. Thanks for a lovely shot of beauty and joy!
I love love ... this picture. captures paris
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