Joyeux 14 juillet

Pardon, mes amis! I thought I'd posted my 14 julliet photo. Better late than never. 

Popping the Cork!

Celebrating with France tonight after their World Cup victory!

La fête nationale française

Bonne fête!!!!

Bon Fête de Nationale!

14 juillet, 2009 I stood on a bridge with my friend Peter Olson and took this shot ( a LOT of shots).  I think this evening must take the "MY BEST PARIS MOMENT" award for all time.  Merci Peter for planning this so that I could share this wonderful event with you and all of Paris from the perfect vantage point!

VIve la France!

Bon quatorze juillet!

Faire la fête!

14 juillet, 2009

 Another very special Paris memory

Anticipation

14 juilliet, the crowd begins to gather in anticipation of the fireworks to come,  when night falls in Paris.  Actually I took this from the bridge where Peter and I waited for about two hours in order to get the primo front row spot by the railing.  Well worth the wait.

Une Occasion de Célébrer!!

What else could I share with you this day?  My hope for all of you is that you have a year filled to the brim with love, peace, contentment and ......champagne.  Oh and many trips to Paris in 2011 for all of us.

BONNE ANNÉE !!!

Bonne Année!

What else could I possibly post pour toi aujourd'hui ? It's been a little over a year since I started Paris Through My Lens. Merci to all of you who have left comments or just stopped in for a visit. It has been a delight to share my photographs, love of Paris and all things French with you. I hope 2010 brings more travels and of course, many more photographs. Bonne Année everyone!

Paris' Grand Lady

I hope I never, ever tire at the sight of her. There she stands, so gracefully towering over all of Paris. From almost any place in the city, you can catch a glimpse of her. I'll admit I'm feeling a little nostalgic today. My friend Chieftess, who is a faithful visitor on both of my blogs, recently spent a few days in my beloved Paris. I stopped by her blog yesterday and took a little trip back via her photographs. Before she went, she kindly asked me to give them a few special places to see. *La tour Eiffel was of course on my list. Touristy you say? Of course, and well she should be. I will never forget the first time I stood at the base and looked up . My first thought, after I caught my breath, was that she was much bigger/taller/grander than I could have ever imagined. Yes, it's always crowded ( unless you choose a day when it's freezing cold and pouring rain ) but go. Go and take as many photos as your heart desires. I have enough to fill a book. What a novel idea...... a photo book of la tour Eiffel! :)

Now, it's time to share some very delicious news. I will be returning to Paris on January 7th with my Paris loving amie Mary from Cincinnati and her college roommate. We'll stay a week, and I hope to blog from there. I've told Peter ( you remember Peter, the most patient man in Paris. I do hope I'm not pushing my luck! ) my number one "must do" is a night shoot at the Eiffel Tower! I can hardly wait, but you knew that didn't you?

Today, another photo from a very special evening in Paris.....Bastille Day and the fabulous fireworks.

Snow fell on Paris recently. My friend, American photographer Meredith Mullins, captured it beautifully, as only she can do. Richard Nahem's Eye Prefer Paris blog featured some of her marvelous photographs. Perhaps la neige will visit again pour moi.

* Last summer I was pleased to meet author Jill Jonnes and hear her speak about her newest book Eiffel's Tower. You'll want to buy this one!

FIreworks, Paris Style!

Peter and I enjoyed the Fete Nationale fireworks from the Pont de Grenelle, near the Eiffel Tower tonight. It was just spectacular. See for yourself!

For many more great shots of the celebration, jump on over to Peter's blog and see his dazzling collection of photos!