Paris Through My Lens
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

FYI

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Starting tomorrow,  I'll be flying to Paris to meet old and new friends, and of course taking many photos for all of us.  While I...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Chaussure Stilletto

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 Chaussures et chocolat... two of my favorite things.
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Monday, November 10, 2014

BHV

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BHV, Bazarre Hôtel de Ville, is one department store that you can take your husband, boyfriend etc. to in Paris and they will be happ...
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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Sunday Church Series - L'église Saint-Germain-de-Prés

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I found this friendly looking statue at the Saint-Germain-de-Prés church last November. I plan to stop in a time or two this trip as we...
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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Chestnuts roasting....

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on an beat up bucket in a rusty grocery buggy......at the entrance to the Musée du Louvre.  There goes the French Chic theory.
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Friday, November 7, 2014

Très Chic

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This exquisite display of burning candles and antique mirrors hanging from this glass case, welcomes visitors to the historic Hôtel Me...
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Thursday, November 6, 2014

I Love Paris...

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when it drizzles.  If you love Paris, and travel there often, you know rain is going to be in the forecast. Embrace it and the fabulou...
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Vieux

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J'adore vieux à Paris.
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Lanternes et feuilles

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Coming up from the Cité Métro, a welcome sight in November.  I'm looking forward to it once again!
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Bleu, blanc et rouge

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Le Bonaparte, soon to be my neighborhood! I took this last November while waiting for the bus just across the street.  Seems that this t...
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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Sunday Church Series - Les Colonnes

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There are so many beautiful churches in Paris to choose from. Although the larger, more well known ones are so well cared for and attrac...
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Saturday, November 1, 2014

CDP Theme Day - Landmark

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I have no one to blame but myself for this month's theme, yet questioned myself last night as I was perusing my zillion Paris photo...
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Friday, October 31, 2014

Le Dragon

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 Seemingly unaware of the ferocious dragon hovering over her head.
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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Table pour deux

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Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole , in the shadow of Notre Dame. Like walking into an old painting.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Automne à Paris

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Rue Bonaparte. This trip, I'll be very close.  Hope they don't sweep up those beautiful brown leaves before I get there.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Bleu à Paris

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I'm never bleu in Paris as I think every day there, no matter the weather, is a delight for me.  I loved this beautiful pale bleu d...
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Monday, October 27, 2014

Qui est le touriste?

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I'll let you be the judge! It really does pay to blend in when visiting other countries for many reasons. (Disclaimer: This is...
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Sunday, October 26, 2014

L'ange

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Cimetière de Passy
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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Paris Rouge - Outdoor Installation

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I am always fascinated by the way the city of Paris camouflages construction around the city. Sometimes it's trompe l'oeil surro...
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Friday, October 24, 2014

Dusk

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Resting at a café, waiting for Mary, was a good time to enjoy nightfall at the bustling Stravinsky Fountain and the Centre Pompidou
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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Bienvenue à Parc Monceau

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Only in Paris do the gates to a park make your feel like you've just entered Versailles!  Parc Monceau , located in the chic 8th ar...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Boys in the Band

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One of the things I love most about Paris is the music. No I'm not talking about operas or symphonies, it's the music that surpr...
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Looking Down

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Most visitors think that the only views of Paris from high above must be from the Eiffel Tower or the Sacre Coeur. Luckily for me, I ha...
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Monday, October 20, 2014

Le Musée Carnavalet

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Located in the heart of the Marais, the Musée Carnavalet tells the history of Paris.  Not only that but you can stroll its beautiful g...
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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Sunday Chuch Series - Le vitrail reflet

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The afternoon light streaming into Basilique Saint Denis , took my breath. The final resting place of almost every king of France from ...
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

One Of Paris' Best Kept Secrets

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The commanding views of la Tour Eiffel from l a Cité de l'Architecture et du Partrimoine stopped us in our tracks.  Well worth the ...
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Friday, October 17, 2014

Super Geraniums

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Even in November!!! these café chairs are looking fresh with the lovely geraniums in the background. I have a theory that Paris geranium...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Un Petit Bouquet Pour Vous

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L'artisan Fleuriste Yesterday I had the pleasure of presenting my photo talk, Les Fleurs à Paris, to the Rockbrook Garden Club. I...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Pâtisserie Stohrer

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Since 1730.  A long history of providing Parisians with delicious pastries.  This shop on rue Montorgeuil, is so beautiful, you almost f...
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Monday, October 13, 2014

Novembre à Paris

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 Dripping in glorious vines.
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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Tête à tête

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Marché Saint- Eustache- Les-Halles
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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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