The last two times I was in Paris, it only rained once (while I was in a nice, dry bus). I'm sure that if I hadn't had my parapluie, however . . . Excellent advice, V!
I agree with Joe. On our last trip, which had lots of rain, we gave up on the umbrellas because it was impossible to take pictures, shop etc while holding it. A trench coat with a hood worked much better.
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.
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The last two times I was in Paris, it only rained once (while I was in a nice, dry bus). I'm sure that if I hadn't had my parapluie, however . . . Excellent advice, V!
I've got one, but I can't remember the last time I used it.
Bonjour chère amie,
Les premières pluies automnales sont arrivées... Belle photo.
Gros bisous ☼
Great photo V and perfect in Black & White. Umbrellas make it so difficult to hold a camera though. I prefer a hood.
I agree with Joe. On our last trip, which had lots of rain, we gave up on the umbrellas because it was impossible to take pictures, shop etc while holding it. A trench coat with a hood worked much better.
Even with an umbrella, I got very wet in Paris one time! But it sure is pretty in the rain!
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