Thursday, May 15, 2014

PARIS

"Paris is always a good idea."
Audrey Hepburn

Paris, the world's most popular city destination, has plenty of must-see places most of which I indeed visited in just four days. Besides I did make sure to spend time strolling off the beaten path, sit in cafe's and just look around to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.

I had planned to shoot a lot. But ended up shooting a lot less. Firstly because I wanted to feel and sense without interruptions but also because I realized how difficult landscape shooting is for me as I don't do that much. I thought I didn't have any pictures but after arriving home and starting to edit I saw I had captured the most of my Paris after all. I ended up loving this series of my Paris photos. They are for me to live and love again every minute of my journey. Hope you like them too!


































28 comments:

  1. Great pictures Mona!
    These look like Vintage postcards from Paris in the past....so pretty!
    I love the roses and macarons most.
    Best, Brigitte

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  2. Love Your show off from Paris
    Absolute beautiful shots !

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  3. Gorgeous! What a lovely look into your trip- you got so many great photos in your short stay :)

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  4. Day and night, old and new, and always color! It's a beautiful tour, Mona.

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  5. Dear Mona!
    Wonderful photos, especially the one with the many roses! A dream ....
    All the best and see you soon
    Ulli

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  6. Paris under such a great sky absolutely fantastic!

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  7. Beautiful set of images. Love the processing too.

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  8. Such a truly beautiful travelogue. I feel as though I walked the streets of Paris with you. You captured the essence of this beautiful city in such a genuine way. I can't chose a favorite, but the image of the artist at work touches my heart. I especially appreciate how you processed the images to give a soft and faded perspective to the entire post. These images could grace the page of any magazine or book and be right at home.

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  9. I am not good with landscapes either - close-ups are much easier! You did a fantastic job though - amazing pictures! The photo of the geraniums on the balcony is like a painting and the Moulin Rouge at night it great! The photo of the artists reminded me of when I went to Paris on a high school trip and had my portrait drawn in charcoal by an artist under the Eiffel Tower. I thought that was just a random person - didn't know it was such an established part of the city.

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  10. I think you captured it very well. Such lovely photos. I know when we were in Paris I wanted to take way more than I did, we were on a tour and I felt rushed all the time.

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  11. oh my goodness ... i have always wanted to go to Paris ... after seeing your photos i now know that i need to go! If they were for sale i would buy each and every one of them! love...

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  12. Gorgeous photos of Paris with this special Vintage touch. Amazing !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  13. Paris mon amour!
    Stunning pics! Wonderful shots!
    it's like being there...

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  14. So beautiful impressions and photos! I like it!
    Ann

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  15. These are beyond amazing, Mona! You have such a unique gift in your picture making! Everything is so surreal, like a lovely painting that you feel can walk right into. Thank you for sharing your Paris. Sabrina is one of my favorite movies!

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  16. Absolutely beautiful photos.... breathtaking!

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  17. wonderful photographs! I fell in love with paris about a month ago. Beautiful city! It is like I'am there again. Thanks!

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  18. Wow, Mona! This is just gorgeous! These would be perfect in a photo book. Love your processing and the one of the Eiffel Tower is awesome!! Glad you enjoyed your trip and brought home lovely memories!

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  19. Wow! These photos are so beautiful! A wonderful series! I love the texture ... looks a little like old postcards!

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  20. These are so,so fabulous. Looks like a collection of postcards. Just beautiful.

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  21. Absolutely gorgeous photos....they take my breath away! So enjoyed looking through them all, thank you for sharing Mona! :)

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  22. Beautiful! I love your processing and colors. Brings back wonderful memories!

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  23. Ahhh... you did a fabulous job capturing the essence of Paris. All these pictures took me right back to Paris!! I'm featuring your post here on pinterest!! Oh and great job on challenging yourself with landscape photography! I need to challenge myself on still-life photography.

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  24. Wonderful series!
    Best regards!

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