Sunday Church Series - Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

 I continue to come across photographs and can't help but wonder what survived the terrible fire.

Joyeuses Pâques

Soirée à Notre Dame

In the evening, the lighting on the façade highlights the incredible detail work. She looks like an elaborate wedding cake. 

The Heart of Paris is Broken

We all grieve the loss of this historic cathedral tonight. This beautiful statue of Pope John Paul II is located just below the rose window facing the Seine.

At the request of some of my followers, for the next few days, I will share a few days of my favorite images taken over the years. 

Sunday Church Series - Notre- Dame avec échafaudage

Construction of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris was begun in 1163. Hard to imagine how this magnificent structure was constructed without modern day tools and construction equipment. Seeing the scaffolding on this last visit, made me appreciate the patience, skill and workmanship it took to build this sacred space in the 12th Century.

Le coucher du soleil

Oversaturated, photoshopped images of Paris are not my favorite. Many of you know that. When I loaded this image, I couldn't believe that this was straight out of my camera. Regardless, this is a view that I never tire of seeing. Paris, je t'aime.

Notre Dame...

is always a good idea. That said, if you're visiting at peak tourist season, consider getting the jump on the queue by arriving at opening hour. This is a church that no visitor wants to miss, but if you have to choose between long hours in line and a very short time in Paris, there are many amazing churches to visit.

Sunday Paris Church Series - Notre Dame de Paris

While photographing Notre Dame organist Vincent Dubois last November, he was kind enough to take Mary and me to this "gallery" to photograph. This is an area that the public is not allowed and was empty except for some pews along the side. This allowed for some wonderful photographs with an unusual point of view.

Sunday Church Series - Les chérubins

Organ pipes, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

I will be presenting my phototalk, "Sacred Spaces of Paris" at Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham AL on Monday, February 5th at 7:00 pm. The presentation is in conjunction with the Religious Arts Festival and is open to the public. On Thursday, November 8th, Notre Dame organist Vincent Dubois will speak at the banquet. Tickets may be purchased via the church website. On Sunday, November 11th, Vincent will play a recital at the church.

Sunset at Notre Dame

I am pleased to announce that I will be presenting my phototalk, Sacred Spaces of Paris,at 7:00 on Monday, February 5 at Independent Presbyterian Church. This year's Religious Arts Festival is a salute to France. On Thursday, February 8th, Notre Dame organist Vincent Dubois will speak at the banquet and play a recital on Sunday, the 11th. For a complete schedule of all events, please visit the website HERE. All programs are free and open to the public. The banquet ($25) requires a reservation which can be made online. I hope my Birmingham area readers will join us!

Sunday Paris Church Series - View From the Organ Loft

Last November, with thanks to Dr. Jeff McLelland, Music Director at Independent Presbyterian Church, for the introduction, I was so fortunate to meet Vincent Dubois,  organist at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. I was invited by Vincent to sit in the organ loft and photograph during the mass. 

La sainte famille - Notre Dame de Paris

Joyeux Noël tout le monde

Joyeuses Pâques

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris