This charming courtyard almost lured me in. I resisted the urge to sashay in and have a look around. I wish I had.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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- Virginia
- Birmingham, AL, United States
- 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.
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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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24 comments:
Well seen and captured !
Beautiful picture, and it makes me wonder what's behind the doors.
Have a nice day.
Berit.
These courtyards are just so lovely. Really splendid ironwork, you almost expect to see a lady in a long gown and a parasol stepping out. That open window/door is such an invitation!
Lovely temptation, Virginia. All I can say is that this must have been taken prior to your surge of "courage" on the last trip! I ventured into one similar in Madrid recently and was shooshed out quickly by a guard (before I could click my camera)!
Bises,
Genie
Oh, if only! (And what a beautiful composition too, V.)
Me, too. Lovely photo.
Heh, I was about to say what Genie said about your recent derring-do. The view from back here is gorgeous.
makes me think of New Orleans
Genie, it was this last trip. I guess the open door made me think someone was close by. Maybe if I'd had some of my more daring companions I might have poked my nose in!
Daryl, It does look like New Orleans, but well you know what New Orleans is supposed to look like!
Vous auriez dû entrer dans cette cour ! Je vois que la porte de la maison était ouverte!
Was it in rue de Turenne or rue Saint Paul, very close to la Place des Vosges? I think I know this courtyard and this wall on the right, covered by Virginia creeper...If I'm right, there is a painting gallery up to the stairs.
Your Paris is so charming!
Regards :)
Good thing you stayed away, I have this feeling Hannibal Lecter lives here!
Alice,
Oui! St. Antoine. Une gallerie? Je suis désolé!
Claudine,
Jen'avais pas le courage! :(
Next time, don't resist the urge, just go for it .. I wonder what is around the corner ?
Love the iron work!!! So nice that you share your beautiful photography with us. Merci.
I wish you had, too, It beckons. How could you resist?
Liz
Well it appears I have a very brave crowd of readers that find it easy to encourage my bad behavior. Well how about you all join me next visit , and we'll all march in together. I'll learn how to say, "Monsieur, I'm so sorry, please do not call the police. My friends here made me do it!", en français! :)
Such a lovely photo! Yes next time you need to be brave and just march right in like you belong there. Often these courtyards do lead to galleries or shops, and if not, I'm sure you could charm your way right into that open door for a glass of wine!
Katie ,
HOme already or just finding a moment in Paris to say hello?? And you're right you know. If you have a little courage, you often get a nice surprise. :)
Katie ,
HOme already or just finding a moment in Paris to say hello?? And you're right you know. If you have a little courage, you often get a nice surprise. :)
Here is a photo of the couryard: http://verenasparisblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/rue-de-turenne.html. There´s a gallery inside.
You could have sashayed right into the house through the open door - we would have stood bail when you got arrested! It does look charming though.
I wish you had too. It looks so tempting. It's a beautiful shot though. I plan to be much more daring this trip. We'll see what happens. :)
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