7.20.2011

France Day 3: Versailles, Paris

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Versailles
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I have to say, I hated that they had large display cases [of things unrelated to Versailles] set up through the middle of the Hall of Mirrors. It was impossible to get a good photo of the entire hall without all of the eye sores. Not cool.
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Marie-Antoinette's bed. It looks like the bed is professionally lit, but that is all ambient light coming through the windows. And gold.
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I was completely overwhelmed. Movies [and photos, I'm afraid] don't do the grounds justice. They seem to go on forever. I couldn't imagine being Louis XIV and owning this - stepping out there alone if I wanted. The space is staggering.
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Marie-Antoinette's Estate
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Petit Trianon
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French Pavilion
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The Queen's Theatre and the Belvedere
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The Queen's Hamlet
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Temple of Love
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The Queen's House
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I could have stayed there all day. Alas, we needed to get back to Paris to see Notre Dame and Shakespeare & Co before dark.
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Ile Saint Louis
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Berthillon Glaces et Sorbets
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[We need better looking water fountains in the states.]

Don't forget to add pretties to your home with prints from my SHOP! If you like an image posted today that isn't a listing in the store, you can purchase the "Custom Print" and I'll get it right to you!

Xoxo, Kallie

Note: Contax 645 with Planar T* 80mm f2 lens and a few iPhone photos.

all images © Kallie Brynn Photography

7.13.2011

France Day 2: Paris

Starting today, you'll probably begin to notice: David and I don't take relaxing vacations. We push ourselves to our limits and do everything possible. I love that.

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Pain & Chocolat for petit dejeuner
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Fleuriste Daniel Guittat
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Les Invalides
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Jardin des Tuileries
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Palais du Louvre
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On the left: Napoleon III apartments were stunning. On the right - a special painting to me. I noticed it on my first trip in 1999, then found it again on my second in 2001 and purchased a print. The print now hangs next to our bed, and has kept with me for the past 10 years.
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L'Ete en Pente Douce
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Montmartre
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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, and an American band performing.
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont
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View of Montmartre from Parc des Buttes Chaumont
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Avenue des Champs-Élysées
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Arc de Triomphe
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Avenue des Champs-Élysées from atop the Arc de Triomphe
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La Tour Eiffel from atop the Arc de Triomphe
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Arc de Triomphe
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La Tour Eiffel
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Don't forget to add pretties to your home with prints from my SHOP! If you like an image posted today that isn't a listing in the store, you can purchase the "Custom Print" and I'll get it right to you!

Xoxo, Kallie

Note: Contax 645 with Planar T* 80mm f2 lens and iPhone photos.

all images © Kallie Brynn Photography
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