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Waitress on Île Saint-Louis Graphite Sketch
I just had to give this one a go. It has been a while since I have had the pencils out and it was fun to finally sit down and draw again. I think I will try another when I have time and just focus on her face. This drawing is about 10 inches high [...]
One Day in Paris
We’re back! Donna and I had a wonderful time in France and I can’t wait to share our experiences with you. Today’s photographs are of Paris’ beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral on the Seine River. While taking the photograph above, Donna and I had a wonderful time standing and talking on the bridge as we waited [...]
Weekly Travel Photo – Paris Rooftops
This week’s travel photo installment is of the view from our hotel room in Paris on the Île Saint-Louis. If you ever go to Paris, I highly recommend that you stay on the Île Saint-Louis, which is one of two natural islands in the Seine river. As Wikipedia so eloquently says, it is a peaceful oasis of [...]
The Basilica of the Sacré Cœur Photo
From time to time, I will post some of my favorite photos from my travels. This shot is of the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, “Basilica of the Sacred Heart”, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]). The landmark is a Roman Catholic basilica in Paris, France, and is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in [...]
Looking Up at the Louvre
Paris was the second destination on our trip last summer and one of the first places we visited was the Louvre. Knowing the museum was notoriously busy, we arrived at about 8:30 am and were among the first in line to get in. It was a beautiful day and after a few rainy days in Rome a [...]