The architecture in this photo is the epitome of Le Marais ... with it's ancient, slightly off-kilter foundations and narrow streets. I love it in B&W! And the tres modern couple walking in the midst of these old buildings is parfait! (especially her white sunglasses!)
Merci everyone. I've had iPhoto issues all day today so I"m just now getting around to see your nice comments. You're right, it is the Marais, very close to Place des Vosges. I wandered here on my way home one afternoon last June. Oh to be headed back for another stay again! V
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.
13 comments:
Lovely x
It's so secluded looking. Beautiful, V.
Wonderful light and a beautiful scene from the Marais in b/w... Wish I was there right now!
Really love all the little touches you've captured Virginia, window boxes ornate lamps, and it looks so good in black and white, moody!
Salut, V!
What a romantic monochromatic photo! Ah, to stroll along a back street in Paris!
I like your new profile photo, darlink!
Bon weekend
The architecture in this photo is the epitome of Le Marais ... with it's ancient, slightly off-kilter foundations and narrow streets. I love it in B&W! And the tres modern couple walking in the midst of these old buildings is parfait! (especially her white sunglasses!)
I like this photo – it really captures the atmosphere of the area.
This could only be the Marais or the Latin Quarter, and knowing how you love the Marais....
Love the gradation of light here, V. I too wish I were there right now! :~}
Windows . . . flower boxes . . . hanging lights . . . nice rhythms, Virginia.
Merci everyone. I've had iPhoto issues all day today so I"m just now getting around to see your nice comments. You're right, it is the Marais, very close to Place des Vosges. I wandered here on my way home one afternoon last June. Oh to be headed back for another stay again!
V
I love the quite and narrow streets of Paris! Champs Elysées? Not for me!
Love the height in this one. Great shot.
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