I so loved the streetside cafe in Paris, though I'd rather do the espress, wine late in the day for a tourist while watching the passing crowd is lovely. Here in Vegas people only walk on the Strip, no outdoor cafes. We do like to go to the Bellagio, which has two seating areas on the casino where we like to sit, have a drink and watch the passing tourist flow.
Yes this definitely qualifies for Weekend Reflections. Unfortunately I wont be in Paris in a week or so. More like two months but that seems soon since I've been waiting so long. :-)
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.
24 comments:
J'aime beaucoup ce contre-jour et ces couleurs...
Pierre
Garçon ... Can I have what their drinking at that table please?
Terrific shot. It looks like their wine is on fire.
Fantastic Paris rouge shot!
Wonderful shot,it's so Paris! :)
Léia
Brilliant shot, Virginia!
xk
Superb shot! Everything is just right! Indeed it pays to eavesdrop!
Amazing shot. The wine looks amber colored in this shot! Pretty neat!
I so loved the streetside cafe in Paris, though I'd rather do the espress, wine late in the day for a tourist while watching the passing crowd is lovely.
Here in Vegas people only walk on the Strip, no outdoor cafes. We do like to go to the Bellagio, which has two seating areas on the casino where we like to sit, have a drink and watch the passing tourist flow.
Love the light through the wine!!!
A real mastershot! ... and you have kept it until now!! :-)
Dear Virginia,
What a beautiful photo.. I love the contrast in the lighting.. Exquisite!
Wishing you a joyful week.
bisous!
Penny
Did you actually see the reflection of the building in their wines. or did it surprise you. Amazing capture.
C'mon we know you were really only interested in the vin rouge!
that's a beauty! the light through the wineglass being the main touch of color... wonderful!
Très beau cliché!
Cath.
Wow, what a fantastic photo.
Gem of a shot Virginia.
Wonderful mood in this image, Virginia. The lighting rocks!
I love it!
A Fire Hot Potion! She is drinking eagerly, hm.., but Mefisto left his glass untouched. Brace yourself girl...
What a unique shot Virginia, surreal!
Yes this definitely qualifies for Weekend Reflections.
Unfortunately I wont be in Paris in a week or so. More like two months but that seems soon since I've been waiting so long. :-)
tres joli photo avec tout ces constrastes ;o)
bon w end !
Très beau travail sur le contre-jour, bravo !
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