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:
Wow! That is a beautiful building!
Virginia, I am so happy for you to be in Paris. Thank you for the beautiful photographs.
I love that the mums are still blooming and the grass still looks so green. Enjoy your trip.
My first trip to Paris was in November, it's a beautiful time to be there.
So far so good, Virginia. It looks like a nice day in this photo.
Nice shot. Love the flowers.
Gotta get myself on a plane.
Have a wonderful time Virginia... I wish I was there to enjoy an apero with you... Next time... HAve fun and happy shooting.... xv
How beautiful to see the mums in bloom! Have fun!
Le sénat Français est quand même bien installé.
Love this and hope you jhave been enjoying your time in Paris.
Beautiful building, flowers and photo!
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