It's now a tradition. I take my August/September vacances in the cool fog of California’s Monterey Peninsula. When the heat hits Paris … I have to flee, not to a villa in the south but to my old stomping grounds of ocean and redwoods. I catch up on the (incomprehensible!) American television trends, from “So You Think You Can Dance” to the frenzy, lies(?), and pancake makeup of political conventions. I embrace Netflix in marathon style. And I dive head first into whatever local pools will have me, so I can continue my photographic water series.
I am still a novice at this, my underwater venture. I gasp for air. I bob to the surface before the shot is composed. My subject periodically floats away. And I swear I’ll buy some sophisticated diving equipment for the next shoot.
But, at the end of the day, I love the freedom of never knowing exactly what will happen … or where I’ll float to next.
Meredith Mullins is a fine art photographer, photography instructor, and Director of the International Fine Art Photography Competition. Her work can be seen at www.meredithmullins.artspan.com or in her award-winning book, In A Paris Moment. Find out more about her autumn photography courses at http://www.wice-paris.org/photography. Meredith is also available for private photography instruction/exploration in Paris. Contact her at meredithmullins@earthlink.net.
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
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