Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Sunday Church Series - Église Saint Germain des Pres
Because I have visited many of Paris' churches over and over, each trip I try and find something new to photograph. This last trip in November, 2014, I was in and out of St. Germain des Pres several times as we stayed just a block away. My eye was drawn to the beautiful painted columns. I could be wrong, but I don't think I've seen columns like this in other churches. As one of Paris' oldest churches, this sacred space could stand some loving care, but I love the nicks and chipped paint. Reminds me of how long this church as stood and all that has happened inside these walls.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
L'escalier
The Mona Bismarck American Center's stairway. I have been fortunate to visit this beautiful space in 2013, for the Yousuf Karsh exibit and then in 2014 for Meredith Mullin's street photography workshop.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Où suis-je??
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Mini Meeps Goes To Paris
Many of you, especially Facebook friends know my chic chat noir Meeps. She's a scarf loving kitty who loves Paris from afar. Each trip I make, she nestles into my suitcase in hopes that she can steal away and join her Parisian cousins. Well a dear blog friend knitted me a Mini Meeps, complete with scarves, and I took her along the last two trips to Paris. Today Mini Meeps as she gazes over the city of Paris from the rooftop deck of Galeries Lafayette. Stay tuned for more Meeps adventures.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Anticipation
This adorable Frenchie was patiently waiting for a bit of baguette or even better, a bite of boeuf bourguignon!
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Sunday Church Series - Saint-Eustache
2 Impasse Saint-Eustache
75001 Paris
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Only In Paris...
Friday, March 20, 2015
Le Jour du Macaron
All I can say is, "Merci, Pierre." Were it not for Paris' Pierre Hermé, we wouldn't be celebrating Le Jour de Macron today, here and in Paris. For those of you who are imagining those heavy coconut blobs that we know as macaroons, forget all that. The macaron is two tiny wisps of an almond flour meringue cookies with a delightful creamy filling inside. If made correctly, under perfect weather conditions, the shell is crisp as air and then the filling completes the experience.
Today I feature a photo from my first taste of macaron in November, 2009. It was in Pierre Hermé's shop in the Marais. I had caramel. It remains at the top of my list, but violette, tasted at Ladurée is another favorite. I also pay homage to some of the best macarons I've ever had on this side of the pond. My dear friend Genie, in Mobile, Alabama, makes homegrown macarons and her divine pistache avec Nutella butter cream rivals any I've had in Paris. Enjoy!
For my Birmingham readers, my next session of FROM SNAPSHOTS TO CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHS begins April 9th. Click HERE to register online.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Bonjour Chat!
Ohhhh, I love this image of Eva captured during our three weeks in Paris, 2009. We passed this street art by Nemo, every single day, going to and from the Censier Daubenton métro. During our time in Paris, Eve kept a running count of the cats she spotted in Paris. Maybe she included this one!
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Deux Chats
These two very docile cats were the main attraction as this organ grinder played his tunes. Before I was allowed to snap the first photo, I was shown the euro basket. I complied. I'm not sure how he keeps those cats in that basket with all that's going on in front of Galeries Lafayette, and the traffic. Oh and yes, that would be Peter patiently waiting in the background!
Friday, March 13, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
She's watching.... and listening
Monday, March 9, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Des milliers de visages
Last November, as we left Luxembourg Gardens and started our walk towards the Panthéon, we noticed that the dome had been wrapped in a sea of faces during the renovation which has been ongoing for some two years. Last night as I researched this, I learned that not just the façade, but the interior is clad in even more. The credit goes to someone I have admired for several years, JR. I first learned of him through his Inside Out Projects around the world. I have even tried to start one here in my hometown of Birmingham. JR's work is amazing, and I'm thrilled he has been given this beautiful space for yet another innovative project. Have a look HERE at the photos! Now try and imagine how disappointed I am that I did not get a ticket and go inside and see the other installations! How do you say, "I could kick myself!" in French?
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Friday, March 6, 2015
Beaucoup des livres!
The Abbey Bookshop, gives Shakespeare and Company a run for their money. Started in 1989 by Canadian Brian Spence, their website claims they have over 35,000 books in English. How they have any idea how many books are in this fabulous shop, I have no idea. Located near the Saint Severin Church, it's worth a stop.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
L'homme
I spotted this man in silhouette at the other side of this tunnel. I took some shots and then I think he spotted me. Shortly, he walked into the tunnel and came in and out of sight, always seeming to keep me in sight. Something told me I needed to turn and leave the quai. Sometimes I listen to that inner voice.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
La Fontaine
I feel certain this lovely small fountain at Luxembourg Gardens has a name and perhaps my readers will share that with all of us. As our group sauntered from L'orangerie, Joe and I stopped for multiple photo ops here. Funny, when I take a photo it's often for one reason, but when I view on my computer with time to contemplate, I sometimes see it in a new way. Now it's evident that the fountain, with its lovely sculptural leaves were cast in copper so that they would take on this lovely green patina. J'adore.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
City Daily Photo Theme Day - Aging
I snapped this sweet photo at the Palais Royal. Grand-mère avec son bébé.
Today, the first of the month, I join all of my talented City Daily Photobloggers around the world how are posting their take on our theme....aging. Hopefully I'm not in any of their photos!
Click HERE to see their photos.