Paris Through My Lens
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Écoute clandestine

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Mary and I were having a delightful time in a small park in   Butte aux Cailles , getting to know a mom and her son,  when I spotted thes...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Pourquoi?

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have I never grabbed my friends (ou peut-être mes amis grabbed moi)  and marched into Café Marly and enjoyed a nice drink while watching t...
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Monday, February 27, 2012

Paris Rouge - Evening on rue Arbalète

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Since I was behind her ( on rue Mouffetard) I was able to focus on the shop up the way, without disturbing Madame and her friend at Café Mo...
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Sunday, February 26, 2012

French Kudzu

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My southern readers understand perfectly.   Kudzu is an invasive vine that would have covered the entire southeastern U.S. by now if we we...
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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Samedi signes - Bon conseil

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Translation:  15 minutes in the hand, 150 years in nature! I'd like to see more of these banners in the U.S!  From my experience there...
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Pas de photographies - Colette

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Colette , a very trendy shop, was close to our apartment.  Mary and I stopped in so that I could catch a few photos. "Non  Madame!...
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Il Fait Froid!

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Admittedly, after we left Paris the temps dropped dramatically, but even so, it was pretty chilly while we were there. Most cafés/ bistros ...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Bises Pour Madame

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This cold Sunday afternoon,  as we walked to the entrance of Luxembourg Gardens, these two policemen approached the two ladies who were sel...
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Charmant !

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This might be my candidate for Favorite Fenêtre Française from my last trip.   As we walked to Le Reminet on rue Grands Degrés,  this caug...
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Monday, February 20, 2012

P'tit Déj Avec Moi??

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A charming little café on rue de la Butte aux Cailles.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012

100 French Strangers #78 - Josué

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#78 It's been a while since I posted one of my *French Strangers.  This last trip in January I found several.  Today the friendly cook ...
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Samedi Signes - Bon!

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By now you know how I love to visit Merci , every trip I make to Paris.  What many don't know about this store is that profits go back ...
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Friday, February 17, 2012

Le Cimetière des chiens d'Asnières-sur-Seine II - Tipsy's Secret

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Tipsy Yesterday was the first of many photos from l e Cimetière de chiens .  Terry, one of my thoughtful readers,  left a comment with t...
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Le Cimetière des chiens d'Asnières-sur-Seine

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I've kept you waiting long enough for this very special resting place in Paris. Actually it's located in the suburb of Asnières-sur...
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sea Bird

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The fountains in the gardens of Paris are usually full of brightly colored sailboats, pushed to sea by children with their sticks I've ...
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Paris, le ville de l'amour!

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This is one of my favorite photographs, and I love sharing it with you today.                           Gros bisous,                       ...
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Monday, February 13, 2012

L'alphabet en français...

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One of my favorite stores in Paris.   Merci in the Marais, has an extensive collection of colorful letters made from metal, wood, whatever...
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sunday Church Series - Basilica Saint Denis

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Located about 5.8 miles north of Paris, the Basilica Saint Denis is noted for it's Gothic architecture and as the final resting place ...
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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Samedi Signes - M is for Métro

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I love these yellow Métro signs.  This one seemed so cheery this bright sunny day. Les Halles Métro  
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Late Night Seating

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or early morning. Some 24/7.  In Paris, there's always a table waiting.  
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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Un banc de trois

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Yet another reason I love photographing every inch of Paris when I visit.  What are the chances you could walk up on a scene like this ??? ...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Mercredi at the Palais Royal II

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Back in November 2008, I took a walk to the * Palais Royal and found this delightful scene .  School's out in Paris on Wednesdays so th...
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Deux Vélos

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I'm drawn to bicycles in Paris.  These were tied up near Shakespeare & Company.
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Monday, February 6, 2012

Serendipity

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What are the chances that it would snow in Paris over the weekend AND that Belle Inspiration Magazine would publish a group of my Paris in ...
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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Cimetière de Saint-Denis

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Last month, Genie, Holly, Peter and I joined  Owen ( Magic Lantern Show ) and his delightful wife Anne, for a day touring   Basilique Sain...
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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Samedi Signes - Tribute

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This banner hangs over the doorway at * Shakespeare & Co . as a tribute to founder George Whitman who died on Decemeber 14, 2011 at th...
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Friday, February 3, 2012

C'est Irrésistible!

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Little boys and water.  These handy green fountains, found in all of the parks in Paris are a kid magnet.  This petit garçon was spotted a...
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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Tools of the Trade

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                                    Ustensiles de cuisine et matériel cuisson professionel I love poking around this wonderful store.  If ...
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Le Verre a Pied II

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Back to one of the places I have visited many, many times. It's on rue Mouffetard, and I shared some prints of photos I'd taken wit...
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Écharpe perdue, trouvé

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                     Back to Nemours today.  As we sat over coffee and tea my first day in Paris,  I was trying to capture the waiter rush...
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Monday, January 30, 2012

If The Truth Be Known...

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THIS is the reason I return to photograph Paris, over and over.  Of course, I love the shots I find in shops, cafés, store windows, and chu...
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Virginia
Birmingham, AL, United States
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.
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