Postcards from Paris

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Palm Sunday.

The little French girls told me, while giggling, "We have the biggest bouquet of holy palms."

Annie, I thought you would like this scene.

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Little children, just like yours Kristy, show me joy in simple things.

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Elaine, the flowers in Paris seem to stand up and sing.

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Freida, a rose, is a rose, is a rose… but they do seem to sing differently in France. La vie est belle.

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Teresa, above the Sacre Coeur, is an artist haven. Painters upon painters, painting people and places. The blue sky opened the way for a flood of colors to spill today.

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Jenny, there were thousands of people in line…a white lilac I could not leave at the door, sorry!…. and Chelsea, I searched for empty stairs to photograph for you. But from the metro to the inside of Sacre Coeur there are 2583 stairs, and every single stair had ten people on it. Searching for empty stairs nearly killed me. Every inch of the butte de Montamarte was covered with people.

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Berrie, the real can-can girls are in the Moulin Rouge or Lido…these have their clothes on. I hope you don’t mind? Gee, Palm Sunday, Moulin Rouge, can can girls, what will be next?

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Angela-Marie, asked me to find a French woman wearing a hat.
Isn’t she theatrical?!
When I saw her I said to myself,
"Now that is a-woman-with-a-hat! What a dream-come-true!"
I asked her if I could take her photograph, she said, "Where shall I stand?"

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Yes Susan, nearly every morning I have had breakfast with Paris.

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Brother Mathew, remember when you rode your bike around the Arch of Triumph?

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Le chat noir, a black cat peeks from the window…does this count as wildlife Sognatrice?

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Carlene, you asked me to find you a French naked man…
and Sognatrice asked if I could show her wildlife…
This French naked man has leopard underpants…
I think I should have a gold star for finding this double whammy!

Photos of Paris. Post cards for my friends. More to come!



Comments

52 responses to “Postcards from Paris”

  1. Wonderful photos Corey !
    So much colour and diversity. You are truly capturing the spirit of the city of light. I especially like the children at the top of the post…and the lady in the hat…tres chic..!

  2. angela marie

    Oh Corey! She is better than what I imagined! Just beautiful and thank you for the picture! She was very nice to let you take it!
    It looks like you are having a grand time!
    Muah!

  3. I an SO enjoying these…..thanks Corey….only you will be able to pull this off and still have time to enjoy the travel…we APPRECIATE!!!!!….and love you all the more….

  4. Really sweet the little girls. and
    the juxtaposition of the The naked man in the leopard shorts and handlelbar mustache featured on Palm Sunday makes me smile. Your a silly girl!
    Have you acquired treasure? Please report.

  5. looks like a beautiful day!!

  6. Your Paris photos are delightful, Corey! The photographs of the children are sooooo good! Jeesh, I think you’ve found a new career – as a photographer!

  7. I get such a lump in my throat everytime I look at your pictures. They are each so beautiful in their own right, as if you could tell such a magical story around them.
    I want to be there seeing what you capture in person.
    Thank you for sharing your world with me. I am green 😉
    oxxo darlene
    perhaps an eccentric musician would have a story to tell?

  8. It’s so much fun to be with you in Paris, Corey!
    Your vison is unique and always surprising
    Merci 🙂

  9. I so look forward to this tour of Paris every day. I love the photo of the children and the redheaded lady in the hat….isn’t she chic…so kind of her to agree. Actually I adore ALL the photos. How much longer will you be there?
    XOXO

  10. If those two little girls are not just the epitome of french cuteness, then I don’t know what is?
    I’m so in love with that photo I didn’t really see the rest, sorry!
    I would love a copy of that.
    Seems you are having a wonderful time and I’m glad.
    As always, you keep us coming back for more.
    Merci beaucoup!

  11. You should publish a book called Postcards From Paris!

  12. French husband

    I’d like to see the most charming american ladies of Paris !

  13. I can’t believe your brother rode a bike around the Arch de Triumph, mon dieu, he could have been squished flat as a pancake. I have a question about the lady in the hat, but I don’t dare ask it here!

  14. oh Corey when are you publishing your book? Those little girls, just adorable…

  15. Keep the magic flowing my charming one.
    Love you
    Jeanne

  16. Hah! Between the kitty and the mans underpants designed to make us purr, I’d say you have wildlife covered 🙂

  17. Oh man I’m chuckling with my coffee this morning! those cancans are perfect!ahahahahahhahaha! palms and cancans that’s quite a request! Those little girls are precious and the photos oh yes they could all be published somewhere…they are all amazing REALLY! I love them all..and the row of bikes I think I could stare at for awhile:) Thank you !!!! xo

  18. patpaulk

    Thoroughly enjoying the tour de Paris!!

  19. Finally…shots of Sacre Couer!!!! Love the tea set! Keep the photo’s coming Corey! I am living vicariously thru your photo’s…..

  20. I agree with French Husband, lets see those American ladies *grin*.
    Enjoying every photo, every word.
    Where’d I put my passport?
    Darla

  21. What a wonderful array of pictures to look at!
    tea
    xo

  22. I think Yann is referring to Corey and Carol…a picture of Corey and Carol would be nice!
    Carol painting Corey’s breakfast…with her tongue in her cheek…

  23. I agree with Kristy.
    This would make a fascinating book.
    You really have such an artistic gift.

  24. All photos are just fascinating… my favorites being the first with children (as I have 4 young ones myself), and the “lady in a hat”! She looks like someone I could have seen here in Provincetown!

  25. Absolutely delightful! JP

  26. Brother Mathew

    Merci, for the postcards, they are the best! Yes, around the arch of triumph and up the butte of Momart. Brings back wonderful memories of this wonderful city. You capture it perfectly.

  27. Oh Corey!
    I love the pictures. Keep them coming! What a beautiful city. Thank you for the picture of the Eiffel Tower. I just loved the picture of the little girls holding the palms. How cute! Enjoy your stay!
    Lorene

  28. Such wonderful images. That last fellow withe the leopard-print–double whammy indeed! 😮
    I can see your time has been laced with a good share of laughter.

  29. Corey dear, I love the photos of the little girls and their blessed palms. Thanks so much.
    And then farther down,the stairs leading to Sacred Couer, the basilica itself, and the artists of Montmart. What a special place this is.

  30. I love seeing the beautiful little girls in their cloth coats with their sweet faces and hands. They look so old-fashioned to me.

  31. Oh, Corey, wonderful.

  32. Absolutely wonderful, are you enjoying your treasure hunt? We are definitely enjoying your delicious photos especially the adorable French children and the woman with a hat! Oh thank you 🙂

  33. More wonderful journeys with you. The photos are delicious and the lady with the hat is just so unique. I would love to see a lovely bowl of steaming cafe au lait (for the coffee addict in me).
    XO
    Kristen

  34. thanks for these lovely pictures. see, I told you the roses there are a little different… 🙂
    Happy Palm Sunday!

  35. There’s no better sight in the world than Sacre Coeur against a blue sky and I love the lady in the hat.
    Regards to Carol at your next breakfast.

  36. Yes, my friend, you are tempting me to visit a little bit…but i think we will have to be satisfied with you coming here. I am so happy that the sun is peeking through for you!
    And, I agree with Yann! Where are you????
    Did you get my kiss from Marie-Noelle?

  37. What a score Corey, thank you! How did you know Venus has a special fondness for leopard print? I’ll show Venus his picture right now…hope she likes him, she is becoming wilder & wilder!

  38. This is all so great, I don’t know what I love most!
    Oh, I know.
    You!
    🙂

  39. Corey,
    Your camera is busy this trip…thank goodness! We are all enjoying your travels, seeing the world of Paris (now, April in Paris) through your eyes. The images weave together to tell us a story…and there’s something for everyone. How kind of you to take us all along with you.
    Meilleurs voeux!!

  40. Wow! What rich photos.
    Thank you for the virtual journey.

  41. Fantastic.. brings back memories from my own trip to Paris – 17 years ago! oh my…
    btw one of the dancers from the Dance school my daughter and I attend is now dancing at the Moulin Rouge – she has sent back some exotic photographs!

  42. Oh, Corey, thank you for the beautiful tulips! How magnificently delicious everything looks. You have an eye for what each of us would want! Mwaaah! Big kiss. You are too much…well, maybe just right!

  43. i am enjoying your postcards so much! thank you for the beauty you gift us with always.

  44. Marie-Noëlle

    Those 2 little girls in your first pictures are lovely. Had they left their bunches of “buis” aside, they would seem to come out of a Jacadi catalogue or a Bonpoint shop …
    They did enjoy pausing for you, no doubt!

  45. These have been wonderful to see through your eyes and with your heart Corey, thank you!

  46. christine

    Feasting, as I do each morning on arriving in my office, on your fabulous photos and observations I fell off my chair today ! Your photos for Berrie of can can girls show through the window a bottle of our wine, a Bourgogne Aligoté and the tops of bottles of our Creme de Cassis ! How wonderful. Thanks for this amazing start to my day, despite the broken bones from falling. Christine

  47. oh wow, I just love these top images so much! You are giving me a draw to Paris now, that’s new for me : )
    If photo requests are still “being taken” (ahem) I’d love to see some morning dew, and some french cats (kitties) : )

  48. PS (said smiling! ) One more request idea : )… Sweet abbeys or chapels, especially those with “fairy bells” (bells that are missing)…

  49. Thank you Corey for the beautiful photos and the most beautiful church in the world ,the Sacre Couer! I didn’t realize there were that many steps to navigate! The little girls are so adorable. You see and capture so much beauty through the lens of the camera. Thanks for sharing….

  50. Oh! I ADORE the french Lady with the hat!!!!!

  51. Beautiful shot that one of the little girls 🙂

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