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.
10 comments:
I always liked the Stravinsky Fountain and its moving sculptures.
My, that building is so modern.
I always think that Paris is filled with old building, only. I don't know why I should think that:)
Hi V ... I have had a couple of quick trips to Paris in another lifetime and never made it to the Pompidou Centre. Hope it waits for my next visit. J.
such a strange building ... reminded me of a hamster cage
Splendid view -- and it looks a lot better at night! It's an odd area there, with the funky fountain, St. Merri and the Pomp!
I am not sure a fan of modern art. I did have a wonderful lunch at the roof top restaurant (great view from there).
Exquisite!
You can guess what I think of the Pompidou Center.
A beautiful photo of one of my favourite "Corners" of Paris!
Great view of this very cool batiment
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