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.
12 comments:
This almost looks like an outdoor bistrot.
Peter hangs there, non?
http://goparis.about.com/od/picturesofparis/ig/Marais-Photo-Gallery.--0L/centre_culturel_suedois.htm
Mary and Starman,
Non, this is not the Swedish Centre, it appeared to be a private apartment courtyard, in Marais.
V
Merde...I thought that I knew Paris like the back of my hand...
Oh la la—those vines! Nicely captured, V --
On n'a pas encore rentré le mobilier de jardin.
I love iron work. Currently I'm looking for a design for our front fence - just perfect!
Warm regards
I love these grilles too. Simply elegant.
Wonderful composition - brava my friend xx
Beautifully composed, Virginia!
The new banner photo is superb! Loving these autumn shots of Paris.
Love that part of Paris and the beautiful hearts!
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