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.
13 comments:
C'est beau :)
I welcome your Paris blog to the 'City Daily Photo Blog' family, VJ. I can see the feed for this blog in the portal right now.
So beautiful - I need this today! Thank you F x
The blue just jumps out at you .... Exquisite!
So beautiful, what a wonderful photo.
Lovely. Especially on a Sunday afternoon. Warmed my heart for sure. Thank you!
I love the vibrant colors of the stained glass along with the gray stone and faded flowers. Beautiful, V!
Lapis Lazuli c'est tres bien
A beautiful serene and peaceful image.
The Virgin and Child are spectacular.
Helenxx
Beautiful stained glass window.
Very nice photo Virginia....i love such places.
Greetings, Joop
So beautiful!
Beneath Thy Feet
pretty!
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