Sadly not one of my 100 French Strangers. I snapped this through the window of a small café in Marly le Roi. He saw me and gave me a nice smile. Merci!
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.
15 comments:
It's a nice portrait!
Léia
Looks like he has plenty of dishes to fill.
Nice shot!
Cute smile. I'd swoon!
Love that you change your banner photo from time to time - gives us a second shot from time to time - like having a second pastry!
Cute dimples! I always enjoy your banner shots too (yours inspired mine in fact), and this one's a beauty.
You're such a flirt.
Handsome guy.
He should be on a poster advertsing his company. What a warm inviting smile he has,
He is saying Why do women always take my picture?
I like your new banner photo.
What a fetching poppet! No wonder he smiled for you so sweetly, dear V ~ who could resist.
I totally agree with Altadenahiker . Has she met you in 'real' ?
Yes I have, Anni. That's why I know.
HIker , you and Anni are starting rumors about me!
what a nice smile :D
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