The week following the attacks on 13 novembre, we walked past Notre Dame. There were tourists lined up for blocks to get inside for a glimpse of this exquisite cathedral and in addition, a strong military presence. Comforting and sad as well.
here in nyc over the last 14 years we've become very accustomed to seeing such sights .. yes, very disturbing to live like this and yes so comforting to see these men (and occasionally women) prepared to keep us safe
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.
6 comments:
here in nyc over the last 14 years we've become very accustomed to seeing such sights .. yes, very disturbing to live like this and yes so comforting to see these men (and occasionally women) prepared to keep us safe
Heartbreaking. What a great shot.
Diane
Sobering and eloquent.
What a contrast.
Such a contrast. The same has happened here- police with assault rifles on Parliament Hill after the attack of last year.
Sad—but what a great shot, V.
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