Paris 2023.2

"Some people walk their dogs; I walk my camera."

This is the second in a series of posts of images that I made in Paris, France during May 2023. I walked daily primarily in the Marais district, the former royal district of Paris that is home to many buildings of historic and architectural importance as well as a fashion quarter, the Jewish quarter, the gay district, and a lot of neighborhood diversity. I sometimes amassed more than 20,000 steps a day but usually around 10,000 to 12,000. By the way I lost ten pounds but of course that had nothing to do with my cooking.

I made a list of things that I found interesting or different from other cities I’ve visited. I found myself, time and time again, making images of these topics. First and foremost, people. I love photographing people. The people of Paris seem to be consumed with seriousness, as opposed say those in my home town, New Orleans. New Orleanians will throw a Krewe at you for wearing a frown around town Any city with a Mardi Gras parade for small dogs, M.ystic Krewe of Barkus, or a Lundi Gras parade for a legume, Krewe of Red Beans can’t be can’t be taking itself too seriously!

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