Je Suis Paris.

I can’t even begin to describe how I’ve been feeling since the recent attacks on my beloved Paris. Being far away from my country in moments like these is very difficult. Unfortunately, it will be a few weeks until my next trip and I will have to find ways to cope with the horror of the recent events remotely. My friends and family are safe. But it hit particularly close to home as my nephew was attending the soccer match at Stade de France on that fateful night.

I find great comfort in the support my country is receiving from all over the world. And also from the hundreds of notes of love and compassion I’ve been receiving personally. Social media has a way of bringing people together in times of tragedy and that is a wonderful thing. I wish it had as much power to unite people any other time and prevent such tragedy to ever strike.

I am very angry and profoundly sad but today I want to share some love through a few images I captured in Paris in recent months.

Je Suis Paris!

Peace,

Valerie

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©Valerie Jardin

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22 thoughts on “Je Suis Paris.”

FREDERIC SAEZ on November 17, 2015 at 7:11 am said:

Merci pour ton témoignage #PrayforParis

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Mike on November 17, 2015 at 5:20 am said:

Très émouvant cette article Valérie… Merci de partager votre coeur et vos photos. On est solidaire. #PrayforParis

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Kathy Graf on November 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm said:

Valerie
Appreciated your post tonight. Your pictures capture the strength of the French people. We are all praying for your beloved Paris.

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specialedparentsupport on November 16, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:

Peace be with you ❤️

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Rich Owen on November 16, 2015 at 7:11 am said:

As we say in the southern USA, don’t get mad. GET EVEN!! And it seems your countrymen have already begun that!

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southamptonoldlady on November 16, 2015 at 4:54 am said:

So moving at this awful time.” There will always be Paris”

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rjllane on November 16, 2015 at 3:14 am said:

Wonderful to see your beautiful photographs of Paris and the people of the city. A very brave and lovely response to the dreadful happenings, but one that shows what will endure – the people, beauty, love, and kindness.

🙂 … MomentsForZen (Richard)

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lefey on November 16, 2015 at 1:45 am said:

Merci Valerie .. not even scared, Vive la France !

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louiseobarbee on November 15, 2015 at 4:09 pm said:

Liberté, égalité, fraternité are values we all share. Prayers for Paris.

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Graham on November 15, 2015 at 3:34 pm said:

A terrible event and difficult for you all to cope with. What a beautiful tribute to your beloved Paris.

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Craig on November 15, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:

Valerie – thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris – along with the rest of humanity that continues to be impacted by such hatred.
Your photos are warming at this time showing, the real beauty of Paris and people – thank you – simply stunning images!

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photolife6@yahoo.com on November 15, 2015 at 1:35 pm said:

Warm, caring thoughts sending from me here on Whidbey Island to you! Take Good Care, Ruth

Sent from my iPhone

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Hank on November 15, 2015 at 12:11 pm said:

Valerie:

I visit your site almost everyday and love your incredible work. I’m a silent observer, if you will, but wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you, your family and all the residents of Paris. After all the years after 9-11, it is still fresh in my mind as it hit close to home. What helps to ease the horrible memories of that fateful day, for me, are street photos of vibrant scenes depicting a hustling, bustling NYC and it’s fascinating inhabitants. Your photos (and those of many other gifted photographers) document this artistically and beautifully. Thank you for the “therapy” and in time, your photos will prove therapeutic as well.

Peace and happiness,

Hank

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Carol Blackburn on November 15, 2015 at 12:07 pm said:

Beautiful and reflective blog post dear Valarie. I am glad to learn your loved ones and friends are safe. Blessings to you.

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Moerman Bjorn on November 15, 2015 at 11:51 am said:

Excellent work as usual! As a fellow X-photographer who was in Paris the night of the attacks, you were one of the first ones that flashed through my mind the following day… A blogpost about my 24 hrs in Paris on Friday the 13th can be found here. http://bjornmoerman.blogspot.ae/2015/11/pick-of-week-47-p-e-c-e-for-p-r-i-s.html

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Pam Varnet on November 15, 2015 at 11:47 am said:

I LOVE the eye you have. Love your works.

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Judy Robb on November 15, 2015 at 11:38 am said:

I’m so happy to hear that your family is safe, Valerie; I have been thinking of you constantly since first hearing the horrible news. Thanks for posting such beautiful images of the strong, resilient people of Paris.

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angiemcmonigal on November 15, 2015 at 10:51 am said:

Beautiful images, Valerie! I can only imagine how hard it is to not be in Paris with all this going on. I’m here right now, and it’s surreal, to say the least. I feel for everyone here, this is so tragic. I’m glad to know your family and friends are well. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to catch up with you and Rich when you’re in Chicago next week, even if only for a short time.

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Jane Lurie on November 15, 2015 at 10:26 am said:

Our hearts are breaking for the people of Paris, Valerie. Your images remind us that a city is its people.

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jane bedford on November 15, 2015 at 10:11 am said:

Ma coeur est brise…tu est dans mes pensées. Paris et les gens de la France est dans les pensées de tous les Suid Africains.
Tu est vraiment Paris…amieties et bisous.
A big hug from me

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Joe on November 15, 2015 at 9:36 am said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Valerie and your fellow brothers and sisters in Paris from all of us at Monochromia photoblog – http://groupexpo.wordpress.com

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jacky telem on November 15, 2015 at 9:17 am said:

always a pleasure to see your work

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