Oh I think not. Tango dancing in Paris pops up all over the city. This Sunday as I made my pilgrimage to rue Mouffetard to see my old friends who dance there each week, I spotted one of my favorite subjects... Danielle.
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.
14 comments:
How wonderful - such a magic photo V. Fxx
Je ne sais pas si tu as vu le film, mais les acteurs étaient un peu moins habillés.
I've always admired this tradition of dancing in the street.
They dance even in the cold! Fantastic!
A wonderful slice of life shot!
LOVE it! Dancing with the Stars contenders for sure!
Love that you did this one in Black & White - so effective.
Merci for introducing me to this fine tradition—and to these lovely people!
Great photo!
I so love this, Virginia! There is something so sexy about this dance.
Hah! Very nice, Virginia.
How interesting they come to dance every week.
Fabulous photo. I love watching the tango. Wish I could be there next Sunday morning, even in the cold. Some chocolat chaud certainly would help.
I hope No!
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