Paris Rouge - Le lac des cygnes

Maybe one day I will see a ballet in Paris. Until then, I will enjoy the billboards in the Métro with these bright red chairs.

The Métro Grip

Genie and Alexa, a sight I saw a lot in November!

Photo Month in Paris - Yousuf Karsh

If you love Paris and you love photography, then November is the month you need to go!  For the entire month, fabulous exhibits, many free, are offered all over Paris from the Grand Palais to the smallest galleries.  We didn't opt for the extravaganza Paris Photo, at the Grand Palais, but in one day saw three terrific exhibits, at no cost.  Today we visit the Mona Bismarck American Center, just across the Seine from la Tour Eiffel.  The Yousuf Karsh exhibit was excellent.  You might not have know his name but you certainly would know his work.

Mona Bismarck American Center

34 Avenue de New York

75016 Paris

Paris Rouge - Aéroport Charles de Gaulle

I'm back from a wonderful 10 days in Paris and a bit weary tonight.  I hope to have some fresh photos downloaded by tomorrow, but for today, a parting shot taken yesterday with my iPhone at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle, just before we left.

Le Harpiste

The street musicians around Place des Vosges are remarkable. Actually, I've photographed this harpist on two visits.

Paris Rouge - Le voiture

Oh that I could trade in my gray Hyundai for this!

Reminiscing

It's no secret that I haunt Place des Vosges every chance I get.   I loved the color and textures of the walls and arch.  It made me smile. Thank you for indulging me.

Paris Rouge - Madame!

Need I say more???

Les escargots, svp

I'll be honest, my first taste was a big stretch for me.  Let's just say I had to take my mind to another place and just focus on the garlic and butter.  After the first one, I felt as if I'd been initiated into the Parisian Club.  Bon appétit!

New Kid on the Block

As museums go, the Musée Quai Branly is a newcomer.  Close to la Tour Eiffel, facing the Seine this museum opened in 2006 and features indigenous art, cultures, and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Designed by Jean Nouvel, whose Green Wall is part of the exterior, this is a new museum to add to your long list.

Musée Quai Branly

37 Quai Branly

75007 Paris

Métro: Pont de l'Alma, Alma-Monceau

Quoi ???

This adorable boy, who you have met before, stopped jumping from column to column and became fixated on something we could not see.  Now that I have time to study the photograph, I think he was looking through the metal grilles to the water below.  Perhaps he spotted the coins below, thrown by Parisian lovers?

Paris Rouge - Theatre Rive Gauche

Located in the 14 arrondissement, Theatre Rive Gauche certainly has one of the loveliest façades I've seen. I've never been to a French movie theatre, maybe this will be my first.

Theatre Rive Gauche

6 Rue de la Gaité

75014 Paris

CDP Theme Day - Pink

Decidedly not the best quality photograph I've ever posted, but it fit our City Daily Photo Theme perfectly, which of course is PINK!

To see how the other CDP bloggers around the world pinkified their blogs today, click HERE! 

Bienvenue

What could say welcome more than a path of rose petals to draw you inside.

I will be teaching my photography class, From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Samford After Sundown again this fall. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested in the Birmingham area.

Also, for those of you planning a trip to Paris, or just dreaming of one, I"ll be teaching a one day workshop, Weekend In Paris at Samford on Sept. 28 from 9-3.  I will share travel tips, a bit of French culture and language as well my favorites things to see and do in Paris. In the afternoon we will talk photography and how to bring home fabulous photographs from your travels.  

Un journal, svp

I would imagine Monsieur buys his paper here every day.  I love that Paris has kept these old kiosques.

I will be teaching my photography class, From Snapshots to Creative Photographs at Samford After Sundown again this fall. Please share this link with anyone who might be interested in the Birmingham area.

Also, for those of you planning a trip to Paris, or just dreaming of one, I"ll be teaching a one day workshop, Weekend In Paris at Samford on Sept. 28 from 9-3.  I will share travel tips, a bit of French culture and language as well my favorites things to see and do in Paris. In the afternoon we will talk photography and how to bring home fabulous photographs from your travels.  

In an old house in Paris....

all covered with vines.....

Madeleine

Ludwig Bemelmans

Paris Rouge - Un tabouret

I've brought you to Losco's in the Marais, several times.  They sell only fine leather belts and a wide assortment of fabulous buckles.  I've been allowed photos in the past but this day Madame gave me a limit of two photos but I negotiated a little and got four. Ahhh the French.  Regardless, you must stop in and if nothing else have a look at the workbench along the wall and breathe in the rich smell of leather.

Losco

20 rue de Sévigné

75004 Paris

Métro: Saint Paul

Beaucoup de choix

It seems there are florists on every corner in Paris with so many wonderful choices!

Eva tries to pick her favorite.

Mon Nouvel Ami Francis

                       

My entire stay in Paris last January was spent looking longingly through the windows of Hotel Costes Roses Dani Roses' gorgeous shop.  They were always closed.  I knew I had to get inside for my magazine assignment so I got up bright and early (for me) our last day and walked the two blocks down rue St. Honoré determined. I had tried to set up an appointment via email prior but we never set a date so I waltzed in prepared to negotiate.  The gentleman in the shop tried his best to contact someone to give me permission and finally told me he couldn't allow photos as he was not in charge. He asked me to come back later that day.  At about 5:30, as the sun was setting, I slid in the door, introduced myself and this lovely man whose name was Francis looked at me and said, "Madame, I have been waiting for you all day!". On that note, he so very kindly moved vases, helped me set up shots and could not have been kinder.  While I shot, I noticed he was wrapping some roses and I thought it was for a delivery. Non, they were for me. When I thanked him for his kindness, he  handed me the bouquet and said, "For your last night in Paris."  A Paris moment I will never forget.  I walked the blocks back down St. Honoré feeling like the luckiest girl in Paris.

Costes Roses Dani Roses

rue St. Honoré

75001 Paris

Le Train Bleu

There are many reasons for a visit to Le Train Bleu at Gare de Lyon.  This might be just a very good one!