Le Grand Palais

It took me 15 trips to Paris before I finally was able to go inside the Grand Palais. Built in the Beaux Arts style, the iron and glass structure is jaw dropping.  This is where Paris Photo is held every November. This amazing photography exhibit is sensory overload and I spent the whole time taking photos of the building's details and the photography. A day I will certainly never forget.

L'Hotel de Ville avec palmiers

Afternoon light on the Hôtel de Ville, Paris. Since 1357, it's been the headquarters for the city of Paris. I have no idea how the potted palms were able to withstand November's  chilly weather.

Travel Tip: Always check the website as there are often wonderful art/photography exhibits here.

Les arches

I"m not sure what this building is called but I can share that it is behind Le Sénat at Jardin du Luxembourg.

Home Again

I'm home after two beautiful weeks in Paris. The weather was....Paris. Not many sunny days, but the temps were mild and although we had rain, it was always just a light rain. When in Paris, embrace it all! I have many photos to share. I'm still downloading and editing so I'll just pick one of my most favorite places I visited this trip.... Foundation Louis Vuitton.  Frank Gehry's design and Buren's fabulous installation is a show stopper. It's been on my list for over two years, and Peter and I just enjoyed it so very much. Many more posts to come on this!

Cour Carrée - le Louvre

This photograph was taken from an upstairs window at le Louvre. It started to lightly snow soon after but those photos weren't what I had hoped! I like this view of the renovated Cour Carrée. I don't think most tourists use this entrance, instead they enter on the other side near la Pyramide. I think the people scattered about adds a little something to this typical tourist shot. Well I hope it does anyway!

Joyeux Anniversaire to my dear reader Harriet !!

Night Moves

Last night I revisited the fabulous Louvre after dark. Peter and I did a night shoot back in June , but I was anxious to have another chance. This is probably on of the most magical places in Paris in the evening. We didn't want Janet and Maya to miss it. This time I tried to find something a little different to photograph. Again, these were shot without a tripod. Sorry Fabrizio, I know I should not try these without one, but this was a last minute decision, and we weren't prepared with all the right "stuff"!

Après Post

Through the Trees

Some viewers on my Birmingham DP blog have requested a few of my Notre Dame photos.  In an effort to keep all the people happy- all the time.....voilà!

Details

The Open Window