Beth, this post nearly brought me to tears. You captured the beauty of my favorite city SO well, and I miss it SO much!!!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 6:54 am

Thank you for that wonderful comment Kate! I miss it too! Can’t wait to go back…@Adventurous Kate,

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Wow Beth, these photos are stunning. After scrolling through I really feel like I could have just spent a day wandering the sunlit streets of Paris.

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 7:00 am

Thank you so much Shannon – that’s exactly what I was trying to do – convey the light, simplicity and beauty of it. @Shannon O’Donnell,

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Great photos! I especially love the top one. Cafes in Europe make some of the best photos, don’t they?!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 9:25 am

Thanks Christy. I love the cafes – the top one is one of my faves too. @Christy @ Ordinary Traveler,

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Is that what they mean when they say Paris is the City of Light? Photographic light? I totally agree with the above comments, these are fantastic. You’re skill handling depth of field is something I only dream about.

Thanks for bringing me back to Paris this morning, Bethany!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 9:30 am

That you so much Nico – you’re comments are always so flattering – they put me on cloud 9.:)@Nico,

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 10:41 am

Oh about the city of light – I don’t know but I’ve visiting – I think that must be it. I have never seen a place with such amazing light.@Nico,

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J’adore!
Especially the first one. I love your photos!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 9:31 am

Thank you so much. I love the first one too. How are things just so effortlessly beautiful in Paris? @Eurotrip TIps,

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You had me at the first photograph! Beautiful pictures of an amazing city. I too just love wandering Paris! Well done.

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 9:26 am

Thank you so much Debbie – I’m glad you like them @Debbie Beardsley,

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I don’t think anybody can deny you sure know how to take a picture. Beautiful shots.

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 11:10 am

Thanks Chris I’m glad you like the photos. @Chris,

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These are such beautiful photos. Especially that retro lomo color you used on them makes it even more beautiful. A lot people say Paris is a romantic place, I can feel it just by looking at your photos. Definitely a great place to visit with your love one.

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bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 1:26 pm

Thanks Sarah – I’m glad you like them! I didn’t actually use a retro lomo color on them. Most of them are pretty much as is – in terms of color, I had to desaturate some of them a bit because the colors were very vibrant (like the berries) but just a touch.

@sarah wu,

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 1:28 pm

The only ones I really changed were the cafe, the flowers & the bird where I put a bit of vintage, sepia look to them. @sarah wu,

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sarah wu Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 1:41 pm

still beautiful,

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 3:52 pm

awww… thanks @sarah wu,

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Beans ! These are fantastic! And I love that you love Paris so much. It’s such a great feeling to have a love affair with a city. Mostly because you don’t feel dirty after like other love affairs (buha! kidding) Anywhoo, hearing so much great things about Paris I may actually need to go there!

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bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 1:34 pm

hahaha! So true! You don’t feel dirty in Paris at all! hhaahah@Lindsay aka @_thetraveller_,

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fantastic photos! I just left Paris, I too was in awe! and Never wanted to leave. I had 4 days there and believe i needed atleast – minimum a week!

Your photos and description sum up Paris nicely!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 3:53 pm

It’s a hard place to leave that’s for sure. I really want to move there and just hang out there for like 6 months straight. @Rebecca,

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Gorgeous photos, you captured the spirit of Paris very well, you made me miss it!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 4:05 pm

I love it so much. I think if I could bathe in the spirit of Paris I would. hahahah@Angela,

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Beautiful photos. Seeing these makes me want to take the next flight to Paris.

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 6:58 pm

Glad you like them Alouise – I want to as well jump on that flight with you. @Alouise,

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Oh, my heart just melted. I also fell in love with Paris and I can’t wait to return. My husband and I are leaving to travel the world in 2012 and Paris is one of the only places that we’ll be RETURNING to. We can’t get enough of that beautiful city. Thank you for the photos.

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 8:48 pm

was is it about it? I can’t even put my finger on it. It’s just everything is full of life and beauty in that city. It permeates everything.Have fun when you go back! Are you going to anywhere in particular? @Kim,

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It looks like you had a great time! Your photos are amazing! I love the one of the pigeon!

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Bethany Reply:
April 4th, 2011 at 8:49 pm

Thank you – I like that little bird too. @Andreas,

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the photos you took are great

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Bethany Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:16 am

Thank you Zablon. @Zablon,

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Amazing photos, Beth! You captured the Paris I know and love so well–the wedding photo is fabulous!

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Bethany Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:17 am

Thanks Christine! i actually really love that photo too! I wanted to make it bigger but it was vertical and didn’t flow but it looks great larger too. @Christine,

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Wow, really beautiful photos! I think its amazing when someone can really capture the feeling of a place, and you have certainly done that!

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Bethany Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:17 am

Thank you Tonya – that is an amazing compliment! @Tonya,

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Tonya Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 8:00 am

@Bethany,your very welcome!

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You captured Paris so well!! Love all these photos.

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Bethany Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 6:28 am

Thank you – I’m glad you like them @Globetrottergirls,

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Love these photographs. Absolutely beautiful captures of that market – love the fruit, especially.

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Bethany Reply:
April 5th, 2011 at 7:48 am

Thank you so much Akila @Akila,

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Beautiful photos! I’ve never been to Paris before, but these photos REALLY make me want to go!!!

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Bethany Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Thanks Lauren – it is so beautiful there – if you go, i’m sure you’ll fall for it! @Lauren,

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Love the photos. Bugger, makes me want to pack my DSLR now!

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Bethany Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Thanks for commenting Ian @Ian [EagerExistence],

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Please, please tell me you are shooting for a hip, urban magazine as I write this comment.

Woman, you are SOOOO talented. Your art leaves me breathless, wanting more!

Never stop shooting, or I’ll shoot you, understand?

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Bethany Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 10:11 am

Jeannie, Seriously you are awesome. That was such an amazing compliment and coming at a great time – right when I needed it – so Thank you! No, not shooting for a hip magazine – but I would love to! Perhaps I should start pitching? Thanks for the ego boost. @Nomadic Chick,

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Love, love, love these photos!! Did I mention that I love the photos?

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Bethany Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 1:06 pm

Thank you Ken!

Compliments are always great but compliments from other photographers I admire are fantastic! Thank you
@Ken Kaminesky,

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You are an incredibly talented and versatile photographer. I am so knocked out by these photos. I shared them on FB and Twitter and signed up on the feed. I do an awful lot of looking at other people’s photos and travel blogs. (I am an amateur photographer and have a lot to learn.) For some reason, this photo essay made me ask myself, “When am I going to stop being and armchair traveler, get off my butt and see some of these places myself?”

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Bethany Reply:
April 8th, 2011 at 1:08 pm

My job is done. If my photos made you want to go out and see the world then I feel like I have really accomplished something. If you love these photos, I can guarantee you that you will not be disappointed in Paris. It’s waiting for you. Thanks for commenting, sharing and signing up for the feed. Welcome to Beers and Beans! I have more photo essays coming that hopefully you’ll love. @Brenda,

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Excellent photos! You’ve captured Paris very well. I especially like the bird in flight. And all the faces

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Bethany Reply:
April 9th, 2011 at 3:36 pm

@Sophie, Thank you sofie

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I loved this. I agree with Nomadic Chick– you are seriously talented and have a great urban, hip sensibility. I’m looking forward to seeing more!

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Bethany Reply:
April 9th, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Thank you Jenna so much for your compliments! I’m glad you liked the photos. @Jenna,

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I really miss Paris and these photos remind me of why! The markets there are so wonderful and there is always so much happening and so much diversity in the city.

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Bethany Reply:
April 9th, 2011 at 3:37 pm

I know – the markets are amazing! There is so much going on and everything is just so paris! It’s like everything you’ve imagined before. I love it! @Andrea,

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[...] Photo Essay: Scenes from a Paris market – Beer and Beans [...]

WOW! Your photos are out of this world! Amazing job!

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Bethany Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 6:20 pm

Thanks – I’m glad you like them @Manyu,

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Love! Love! Paris is absolutely my happy place, my I-would-move-there-tomorrow-with-no-regrets place. Thank you so much for making my day with your gorgeous pictures. I know I’ll come back to this post when I’m feeling low.

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Bethany Reply:
April 11th, 2011 at 6:22 pm

I could move there tomorrow too w/out any regrets. Loved it there! Feel free to visit the photos anytime. @Mara,

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These photos capture it all so beautifully and I can’t wait to go back to Paris just to visit a market. Thank you for sharing!

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Bethany Reply:
April 18th, 2011 at 5:59 am

Thank you Joya! I can’t wait to go back either. Strolling around the markets has to be one of my favorite travel memories thus far. @Joya,

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I love that shot of the old lady. I think it’s the same one with the cell phone in that Charlie Chaplin movie…

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Bethany Reply:
May 3rd, 2011 at 11:26 am

You’re an interesting fellow Raymond! So I had to google Charlie Chaplin cell phone movie to see what you were talking about. Very interesting find indeed. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but they think it’s a hearing aid device. I like the idea of time travel better so let’s just stick with that. Glad the photo reminds you of something interesting – it’s one of my favorites too. I only wish the guy in the background traded spots w/ his wife, then it would be all women of varying ages. oh well.
@Raymond,

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Great photography. Got to love paris, and you’ve captured a market day excellently. Thanks for showing them.

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Bethany Reply:
May 8th, 2011 at 9:57 am

Thanks for commenting Jack. Yep, I think the markets in Paris are just perfect! I checked out your blog as well and subscribed to your feed. Thanks for reading! @Jack – eyeflare travel,

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Paris, bestill my heart indeed. Stunning photo essay, love love love it!

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Bethany Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 7:55 am

Thank you Sonya – I’m so glad you like them @Sonya,

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Wow Beth, amazing shots in Paris! I love your photography technique, not only capturing events and object, but mood and emotions!

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Bethany Reply:
May 21st, 2011 at 10:28 am

@Dina, oh thank you so much! That is such a compliment because that is what I aim to do. Glad you like them Dina

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Bethany Your photos are wonderful & really show Paris at it’s elegant best. They make me want to get there as soon as possible!

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Bethany Reply:
May 30th, 2011 at 9:12 am

Thanks Liv! I’ve been daydreaming about going back. @Liv,

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You really captured Paris on these Photos! I love the one with the greengrocer-guy smiling to the camera

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Bethany Reply:
July 13th, 2011 at 7:40 am

Thank you so much for commenting. I’m glad you liked them! @Backpacker,

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These photos are indeed stunning. I want to eat them.

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Bethany Reply:
July 21st, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Hahaha Thank you Torre! @Torre – Fearful Adventurer,

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I cannot believe I did not know about your blog before! I found it from Almost Fearless promoting your photography e-book (which I’m going to buy…and I don’t usually buy e-books!). Paris is my favourite city and I love markets, so yes, I’m quickly becoming a fan (don’t even get me started about your Icelandic photo essay). My favourite photo in this series is the one of the coffee cup. It’s so simple but you captured it perfectly. Le Love!

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Bethany Reply:
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Thanks Natalie – I can tell from reading your comments that you really have an eye for detail! So glad you want to buy the ebook too! I really hope you get a lot from it. I put a lot of work into it. – Beth@Natalie T.,

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Beautiful city. I don’t have the funds for it right now, but really hope to be able to visit there one way. I know the plane tickets and Hotel costs aren’t cheap, but what about everything else?

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I just love sitting in one of those cafes and chewing on duck whilst guzzling down some local beer!

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Wow – stunning photos Beth. Absolutely amazing. I long to sit in the cafes of Paris watching the world go by again.

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Those pictures are incredible. Beyond incredible. I wish I had them in a coffee table book!

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Your pictures inspired me to take a photography class before my next trip to Paris. Stunning. Jealous of your talent. My pics never seem to turn out like this no matter how hard I work.

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Gorgeous photos, capturing all the little things!

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[...] Landlopers, this photo essay from Beth and Randy of Beer and Beans has beautiful images of “scenes from a Paris market.”  All this teasing…I can hardly stand [...]

just found your blog and these lovely photos! I love the parisian markets too (and grabbed a couple of photos myself http://andmorefood.wordpress.com/2012/11/07/marche-daligre-paris/). can’t wait for when I get to go back!

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