Paris Rouge - Evening on rue Arbalète

Since I was behind her ( on rue Mouffetard) I was able to focus on the shop up the way, without disturbing Madame and her friend at Café Mouffetard.

Paris, Je t'aime!

My two Paris loving amies, Mary and Genie are both in Paris today, so I decided to drag out a photograph that brings back some wonderful memories.

Frank Sinatra says it all right here.

Don't Stand in Paris Traffic...

unless it's for a good shot....but hurry!

( I love this, I don't know why but it's just Paris for me and also a night shot that I don't get often)

Late Night Walk Home

Tuileries,  rue de Rivoli

Joyeux Anniversaire- Paris Through My Lens!

Obelisk Place de la Concorde with the Ferris Wheel at Tuileries

November 2008

Well how did I let that slip by? Actually this blog was one year old on November 27th, but who's counting! Merci to all of you who encouraged me to create a blog soley for my Paris photographs way back then. Little did any of us know how many I would have to post by now! I never dreamed how much this blog would mean to me. Sharing my photos with you has meant that I get to take a little trip back to the city j'adore EVERY day!

Yesterday I read Eric's post, and he featured the fabulous Pont Alexander III with the glitzy holiday ferris wheel at Tuileries in the background. I went dashing to the archives. For this Christmas season, I will occasionally feature Christmas in Paris photos from last November's trip. My header will change as well! Joyeux Noël mes amis!!

Night Falls on the Palais Royal

You must all know by now that that the Palais Royal is one of my favorite places in Paris. For me, it's a photographer's dream.

Night Views From the Pont Neuf

A week or so ago, Maya, Janet, Peter and I walked across the Pont Neuf on our way to the Louvre. The top photo is the famous Samaritaine. Built in 1869 this was once a posh shopping spot with a terrific view of Paris from it's rooftop café. It has been closed since 2005 for "safety reasons". There's been quite a bit of speculation about that and apparently the owners want to use the property for upscale shops, offices, a luxury hotel and include 2,400 sq.m for social housing. I think that idea has caused a bit of a Parisian "stir"!

The bottom photo is just a smidgen of Paris Plages (beaches) . The city of Paris has turned long stretches along the Seine into beaches, complete with sand, outdoor cabanas, and even some water features. Click on the link to see all the terrific events taking place. The French can take a theme and run with it can't they!!! I am still wondering WHY I didn't investigate this more and take more photos. Excusez moi !!!

Laurent's Daily Photos in Paris has more great shots of Paris Plages for you on his blog.

15 Minutes of Fame!

Some of my Paris photographs are now featured on a new online magazine, Norwizzle!

I will also be doing some photography work for them from time to time. Check it out!!!

Oh happy day! I have all my luggage and all's right with the world!

Night Moves

Last night I revisited the fabulous Louvre after dark. Peter and I did a night shoot back in June , but I was anxious to have another chance. This is probably on of the most magical places in Paris in the evening. We didn't want Janet and Maya to miss it. This time I tried to find something a little different to photograph. Again, these were shot without a tripod. Sorry Fabrizio, I know I should not try these without one, but this was a last minute decision, and we weren't prepared with all the right "stuff"!

Paris est magique la nuit !

"Down the Seine"

"Gilded"

 "Wrapped in Lights"

"Street Chandeliers"

* Paris is indeed magical at night, especially during the Christmas season.  Even though these are not as sharp as I would like, I wanted to share them with you.  I am still working on my night photography skills!

The Tune du Jour is "O Holy Night" by Michael Dulin

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