tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post3836934270217598219..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: 1,100 Photographs Later.....Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-12951601757048829232008-11-27T09:55:00.000-06:002008-11-27T09:55:00.000-06:00A.,An apartment in Montmartre? Oh yes!!! When you ...A.,<BR/>An apartment in Montmartre? Oh yes!!! When you get it let me know! I'll be happy to rent it from time to time. <BR/><BR/>tr3nta,<BR/>Weren't they nice to be sitting all ready for a photo when i strolled by??? I suspect Peter paid them in advance!HA I found so many people "posing " on balconies, park benches etc. that it did occur to me.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-60062316200123439142008-11-26T15:57:00.000-06:002008-11-26T15:57:00.000-06:00Love these two in particular of your Paris shots s...Love these two in particular of your Paris shots so far. Really peaceful simplicity here. LOVE Montmartre, period. And your shot really captures a feeling of the neighborhood. I'd love to have an apartment there someday...U "R" Us AKA Captain Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723496838320506680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-1093367931709503312008-11-26T10:34:00.000-06:002008-11-26T10:34:00.000-06:00Both photos are great but the 1st one is just awes...Both photos are great but the 1st one is just awesome with models and all... :-)tr3ntahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15493076209966228410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-13049991188866313022008-11-26T08:18:00.000-06:002008-11-26T08:18:00.000-06:00Beautiful pics, beautiful places... enjoy your sou...Beautiful pics, beautiful places... enjoy your souvenirs and thanks for sharing...Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-59071008577220156452008-11-26T00:12:00.000-06:002008-11-26T00:12:00.000-06:00Katie and I sadly missed seeing each other at the ...Katie and I sadly missed seeing each other at the Gare-du-Nord, which was really sad.<BR/><BR/>However I agree with all she says, above.<BR/>Indignant, no !...furious yes !<BR/><BR/>Virginia, am I stupid or is there a button to press on your slideshow, "Au Revoir Paris".M.Benauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644501811292368771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48347693421851683692008-11-25T21:19:00.000-06:002008-11-25T21:19:00.000-06:00I hope your Paris buzz lasts a long time, but that...I hope your Paris buzz lasts a long time, but that your jetlag disappears quickly! I hope you don't get too depressed about being away from Paris. Granted, I've been home a month and I'm still indignant that I'm not enjoying all the delights of Paris on a daily basis. Not fair!! Can't WAIT to see your photos. These both are fabulous!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-60941426654227615152008-11-25T20:04:00.000-06:002008-11-25T20:04:00.000-06:00I am soooooo jealous. Paris is at the top of my B...I am soooooo jealous. Paris is at the top of my Bucket List. I can't wait for the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-72267478219687326022008-11-25T19:05:00.000-06:002008-11-25T19:05:00.000-06:00Welcome back! Good time then, Qui? My favourite co...Welcome back! Good time then, Qui? My favourite country in the world. The Paris travel blog is a request so not toe stepping. Thanks for throwing Peter my way - what a fabulous blog. I see you now have a proper photographer's profile pic. Looking forward to Paris and more Birmingham.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-47284866015344567462008-11-25T18:40:00.000-06:002008-11-25T18:40:00.000-06:00MIng, JM and KM- I'm on that new blog but not toda...MIng, JM and KM- I'm on that new blog but not today. I am a bit wired or something. Whoooeee. Maybe it's coming off the wine, French bread and brie that's doing it. You guys in NYC watch it. I'm cooking up a trip to see you in the near future.<BR/><BR/>JM, the new profile photo is just pour moi so I don't have to look at myself all the time! That was at the Musee Rodin by the way.<BR/><BR/>Knox,<BR/>I had some red wine to give the FB a run for his money.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-81436941089591064442008-11-25T18:08:00.000-06:002008-11-25T18:08:00.000-06:00By the way, great new photo on the profile! :-)By the way, great new photo on the profile! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-71432100653438805342008-11-25T18:05:00.000-06:002008-11-25T18:05:00.000-06:00Welcome back, Virginia! I will not ask if you have...Welcome back, Virginia! I will not ask if you have enjoyed your trip because I can easily imagine what the answer will be like! :-)))<BR/>I think it is an excellent idea to create a blog just for Paris and I'm really looking forward to have a close look. That done, we can still keep on seeing more beautiful pictures of your home town too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-91888372478734742162008-11-25T17:44:00.000-06:002008-11-25T17:44:00.000-06:00Virginia, may I suggest a new/second blog that is ...Virginia, may I suggest a new/second blog that is dedicated to just your trip?Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-20795970797793247602008-11-25T17:41:00.000-06:002008-11-25T17:41:00.000-06:00Awesome photos -- so classically French and with h...Awesome photos -- so classically French and with human interest (stories) too.<BR/><BR/>Am glad you are back. Tell us more about your trip.Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-57683767458901519292008-11-25T17:36:00.000-06:002008-11-25T17:36:00.000-06:00Welcome back Virginia! Can't wait to see all the p...Welcome back Virginia! Can't wait to see all the pics and your color commentary. Tell us all about the good food, good wine and wonderful sights..!Ken Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48072644854954540602008-11-25T16:37:00.000-06:002008-11-25T16:37:00.000-06:00M. Benaut,Oh yes, indeed I left my heart right the...M. Benaut,<BR/>Oh yes, indeed I left my heart right there. I have had 7 hours sleep in going on 48 hours now. When the adrenaline rush runs out I am done for. I am sure you and your wife can relate. Thankfully I have many wonderful memories and photos to remind me of what was most certainly a trip of a lifetime. Hope you will visit again and find happy memories for yourself!<BR/>VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-15134760444835999662008-11-25T15:49:00.000-06:002008-11-25T15:49:00.000-06:00Hi Virginia,I bet your feet have not even thought ...Hi Virginia,<BR/><BR/>I bet your feet have not even thought of touching the ground yet.<BR/>Returning from Paris is such a difficult thing to do as the heart leaves so many pieces of itself behind. <BR/>I can assure you that I left ALL of mine behind and I must return to the magnetism of France at the earliest opportunity. <BR/><BR/>No doubt the commentors will be breaking the door down to see your photos.<BR/><BR/>Welcome home and bad luck about the jetlag. It really is a killer n'est-ce pas ?M.Benauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644501811292368771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-28623180453930928732008-11-25T14:28:00.000-06:002008-11-25T14:28:00.000-06:00I willlet you rest a bit and then I plan to pick y...I willlet you rest a bit and then I plan to pick your brain with a gazillion questions about your trip and beg for your suggestions of things I just should not miss while I am there. I will be on my own for about half of my 20 days so am free to wander just about anywhere my poor old legs can take me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731374859268583008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-89134243778804404492008-11-25T14:18:00.000-06:002008-11-25T14:18:00.000-06:00Welcome back! Of course you can't sleep - you were...Welcome back! Of course you can't sleep - you were away just long enough to reset your internal clock. Love those "poseurs" and the perspective in the park is so beautiful. Looking forward to 1,098 more photos...Knoxville Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528055515741187585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-11232643479941489682008-11-25T14:16:00.000-06:002008-11-25T14:16:00.000-06:00Laurie ,You surely do not mean that and I will not...Laurie ,<BR/>You surely do not mean that and I will not hold you to it!HA Many are not worth counting thankfully. I am off to print a select number so I can bore my family immediately!HAVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-78522365840269525532008-11-25T13:03:00.000-06:002008-11-25T13:03:00.000-06:00Welcome home, V! I can't wait to see all 1100 of ...Welcome home, V! I can't wait to see all 1100 of your pics!Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-15256682871506288942008-11-25T12:46:00.000-06:002008-11-25T12:46:00.000-06:00Oh...welcome back, Virginia!! I look forward to se...Oh...welcome back, Virginia!! I look forward to see your Paris photo in you separate blog!!<BR/>Lovely this lane with the trees!<BR/><BR/>We'll soon be in touch again! Have a good rest.<BR/>DiederickDiederick Wijmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681439137761704999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-21364964756922461582008-11-25T12:24:00.000-06:002008-11-25T12:24:00.000-06:00A well deserved 22 comments.A well deserved 22 comments.Chuckeroonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933397626094422959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-26992177094063793912008-11-25T12:00:00.000-06:002008-11-25T12:00:00.000-06:00Nice to have you back, Virginia. Can't wait to se...Nice to have you back, Virginia. Can't wait to see all your Paris photos.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-82390015425929489062008-11-25T10:22:00.000-06:002008-11-25T10:22:00.000-06:00PJOh the trees are superb! I tracked this poor man...PJ<BR/>Oh the trees are superb! I tracked this poor man like a stalker till I could get close enough to him. I told Peter apparently I have an "old men in Paris" fetish after reviewing my photos-HA I must have a dozen or more. <BR/><BR/>Karen, Lucky you staying there. It is very chic I think!<BR/><BR/>Bob,<BR/>Not all 1100 photos are in focus. I have some culling to do for sure. I attempted way too many hand held shots in low light.<BR/><BR/>Jilly,<BR/>You were a dear to phone me and I loved our chats. Almost, but not quite, as good as meeting you in person.<BR/><BR/>Alice,<BR/>Home, but not well rested. wonder when I will crash???<BR/><BR/>Marley,<BR/>YES, no text sounds great to me, but what do you think the chances are that I will be able to hold to that? Alice, Marie-Noyale, and certainly Peter can testify that I am as chatty in person as I am on this blog. Oh dear!<BR/><BR/>Rob,<BR/>What can i say? The bread is DIVINE! I had a hard roll with brie with my breakfast EVERY morning in the hotel. I think our Continental Bakery may have something close. I am going today. I need my "fix".Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-83707457203722866122008-11-25T10:03:00.000-06:002008-11-25T10:03:00.000-06:00Oh, those French and their charming architecture, ...Oh, those French and their charming architecture, sophisticated smokers, and perfect trees!!! Welcome home, Virginia!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.com