Photo #3

This would have to be another of my all time favourite photos. I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Paris in January 2004 - almost the heart of winter and I was by myself most of the time which meant I could amble around at my own speed, get lost and find my way home without too much stress. In saying that, it was pretty hard to get too lost with the Eiffel Tower in the background most of the time - it was a pretty good guide!

I loved the Louvre and went back twice! - those of you who have had to endure a museum with me will know that that in itself is quite near incredible *a thousand apologies again Andi & Ivanka - not to mention my poor sister!*

I also went to a Monet museum and this one, the D'Orsay Museum. The D'Orsay used to be a train station so the structure was pretty cool from the outset. I was amazed at how often cameras were allowed so I had a ball - from Monet originals to marble sculptures, I snapped it all! The sculptures on the ground floor were nothing short of amazing but this one caught my attention. Just look at it! - the detail is just so life-like... and it's marble! It was tucked away in a little corner with limited lighting which worked in my favour. It was taken on my SLR not the digital and was originally black and white.

I must say that I slipped up here though and didn't take a photo of the information so I don't even know the sculptor's name. I've done a quick internet search but if any of you have any more time on your hands than I do (slim chance I know!) and could help me give the artist the recognition they deserve then please email me what you find out (click on my profile for an email address).

Other than that, just enjoy it for what it is! Magnificent...