Afternoon Light Photo

Photographer’s Note

When the light is right in Paris, you can see where the impressionists got their inspiration from. This shot was taken in the late afternoon, close to sunset; I was walking down one of the ramps to the Seine when I looked behind me and saw this building in this light. I don't know the building, but it's near the Hotel de Ville on the right bank.

Technical: Sharpened in RAW and CS3. Slight cropping. I raised Brightness and Contrast, more than I would for my own use, because TE seems to dim them.

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Bianconeri78 (643) 2009-10-29 14:15

Hi Daniel,
I quite like this picture, the composition is original.
Best,
Jeremy

holmertz (9985) 2009-10-29 14:24

Hello Daniel,
Brightness and contrast are just fine with me.
I can understand that you liked this view. I enjoy the palatial building, the lamp-post and the tree, all lined up along the diagonal line formed by the wall. I also like the cloud behind the lamp and the strong vertical lines of the tower and the lamp-post.
A very enjyable photo.
Regards,
Gert

PixelTerror (86853) 2009-10-30 4:56

Bonjour Dan
Hope you had a good time in Paris, nice rising building, can't tell you what it is, I'm not that often in Paris that I know all sights, good autumn light on its structures
Have a nice day jy