The last time I saw Paris Photo

Photographer’s Note

These anachronic houseboats in the foreground - some of them in pristine condition are beautiful objects - are located all along the Seine. Some are converted into restaurants, some as guest houses and some privately owned.

It might sound romantic to live in the earth of Paris on a boat, but I guess one must have a very deep sleep or excellent ear plugs; that's the price to pay to have such a great view.

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The title comes from a 1954 movie starring Elizabeth Taylor - rated 83% on Rotten Tomatoes (a website devoted to reviews, information, and rating of films).

AROBN54, Wanda1, cbrman, pauloog, PixelTerror, gpsony, mvdisco has marked this note useful

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danielswalsh (13318) 2009-10-25 20:45

Truly superb shot Andre! Congrats!
The colors are awesome, the exposure- perfect, the composition, strong and eye catching (although It would be great if the tower were exactly at a third).
Overall brilliant shot!

Well done!
- Dan

AROBN54 (10735) 2009-10-25 21:01

Hello, Andre,
what a unique take on the Eiffel Tower. Beautiful 'blue hour' colors, marvelous lighting, good sharp detail. I like what the slow shutter speed did with the road traffic and, too, the star effect on the lights across the river. The vertical framing suits it perfectly. Beautiful shot! Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly

claudio74 (6421) 2009-10-25 21:09

Hello Andre
Superbe, le premier plan est parfait et dynamise bien l image, c est aussi un beau contrast avec les tons pastelles du ciel.
Bien vu
A+
Claude

lamentforicarus (385) 2009-10-25 21:21

Gorgeous photo, Andre,

Such a long exposure time and the results are spectacular! You have demonstrated your aptitude for incredible light management and execution with this stunning composition. The illuminated Tower exudes charm set against the blue and violet backdrop, and the brilliant colors shining on the Seine's surface are very eye-catching. Your long exposure is especially well implemented for achieving the orange and red streaks of light on the road at the near bank - how beautiful! This is one of the most exceptionally attractive and well composed images of the Eiffel Tower that I've ever seen. Marvelous work (as always) and thank you for sharing your talent and ability with the TE community. We draw so much inspiration from your gallery.

Brian

Wanda1 (10923) 2009-10-25 21:54

Hello André,
I think that this is quite a romantic view of the Eiffel tower, as if we are arriving from somewhere and getting a glimpse of the eiffel for the first time and the twinkling lights from a distance shining accross the water before actually reaching it, and if I would see it from here I would think to myself, wow now I have arrived in Paris. Love the colours from the blue's to the purples to the yellows to the reds. The motion blur of the car lights on the curving road in the foreground gives a good dynamic to the shot as well and is a nice busy contrast against the calmness of the river. Vertical composition was a great choice and everything fits perfecly within the frame.
Wanda
XXX

pajaran (2980) 2009-10-25 22:14

Dobro jutro.
Gledao sam Ajfelovu kulu na mnogim fotografijama, ova kompozicija, boje i trenutak su odlicni.
Prava ekspozicija i reflexi u vodi.
Pozdrav, uspesan novi dan, Paja.

mkgoyal2004 (655) 2009-10-25 22:50

Hi Andre,

I have seen many photos of Effil Tower, but this is something different. Simply this is a great photo of this huge structure. Superb work. Congrats.

batalay (20858) 2009-10-25 22:54

Hello André,

This is a superb night shot of the River Seine created by a very slow exposure. The converging tail lights gives a sense of depth. Well done!

Warm regards from Virginia,

Bulent

jjcordier (24534) 2009-10-25 23:43

André
Superbe cette vue de Paris! Une lumière et des couleurs splendides et une très belle composition avec ces traces de feux de voitures qui équilibrent la tour/
Amitiés
JJ

cbrman (18802) 2009-10-26 0:12

Hello André,

Une vue presque magique dans le choix de l'heure de prise de vue. je me demande ou tu pouvais bien te trouver pour cette image. Un pont ? Lequel ?
Le choix de l'avant plan tout en filé est parfait, mais pour être puriste, (et pour dire quelque chose...) je trouve que la tour, magnifique dans son écrin de lumière, soit dit en passant, est trop serrée sur le bord de l'image. Je suppose que ton environnement directe te l'imposait.
Sinon, il s'agit d'une photographie que j'aurais aimer faire.
Bravo.

A+
Dominique

Bartleby (4830) 2009-10-26 0:30

Salut André,
superbe vue! Et j'adore la compo avec ces traces de feux au premier plan. très réussi.

Philippe

hardyuno (2139) 2009-10-26 1:46

Hi Andre,
i think it is all said from the previous viewers. I can only say, i love this picture. Excellent!
Have a nice week
Hartmut

patdeph (17748) 2009-10-26 2:36

bonjour André
une heure bleue dans toute sa splendeur,avec un ciel qui de décline merveilleusement du bleu au rose,un reflet,et des éclairages parfaitement placés!Sans oublier la qualité de la photo qui fait apparaitre les moindres détails de chaque barre métallique de la tour!
Amitiés
Pascale

kschanna (2634) 2009-10-26 3:23

Hello Andre,

Beautiful exposure, the colors are nice and saturated and the tail light streaks look brilliant in the spot they are.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

pauloog (6426) 2009-10-26 3:47

Hello André,
Beautiful light in this photo, and the red lines so well opposing the illuminated tower. The blue sky and water refelctions add to the charm as well as the houseboat story.
Regards,
Paul

pasternak (13262) 2009-10-26 4:28

Excellent quality, and if the subject and POV are a bit cliched, the light is indeed fantastic!

Cheers
A

sandpiper (1579) 2009-10-26 4:58

Hi Andre

Unique POV and perspective of this French icon. Excellent long exposure, a well though out composition. An excellent work my friend.

Chris

Dyerco (9038) 2009-10-26 5:17

Hi Andre
Nicely composed with the tree on the left to keep the eye in the frame. Excellent time exposure at the blue hour to provide a stunning image.
Phil

gilou530 (35082) 2009-10-26 8:12

salut andré
voila quelle est belle notre tour a l'heure bleue, image dynamique avec ces filets de lumiére rouge qui équilibre le cadrage et se met en opposition avec la tour illuminé
amitiés
gilbert

fayeulle (26543) 2009-10-26 10:06

Salut André
Pont de vue original au bord des quais de Seine. Comme d'habitude le moment est choisi à la perfection et l'exposition est remarquable. J'aime beaucoup le dégradé subtil dans le ciel qui va du bleu au rose en passant par toutes les teintes de pourpre.
Amitié

dkeus31 (26154) 2009-10-26 12:40

bonjour André
je lis ta réponse et je comprends bien ton cadrage géométrique.
un petit regret que toutes les lignes rouges sortent au milieu de l'image au lieu de pointer vers la tour.
difficile de changer cela j'en conviens...
a+
didier

JT50 (696) 2009-10-26 14:08

Hi Andre,
Wow! The Eiffel Tower looks amazing.
Unique shot of the tower. And the colours
are just mind blowing. Just great.
Regards.
Janak

PixelTerror (86058) 2009-10-26 15:43

Salut Cousin
Jolie compo du Sarkoland, je vois que comme moi tu preferes les trainees ROUGES !
Bonne soiree JY

eversmile (6045) 2009-10-27 2:37

Salut André
Je reste émerveillée devant ta maîtrise de la lumière ici. L'harmonie des contrastes est magnifique. J'aime beaucoup la déclinaison des couleurs du tendre au vif... et tout celà profite d'une remarquable acuité; j'en reste éblouie, baba, admirative. Le POV est aussi excellent, avec la courbe de la rue illuminée par les feux des voitures -un bel effet graphique-qui tombe juste dans le coin. Vraiment superbe, avec une ambiance à la fois chaleureuse, mystérieuse et bohème. Une image très séduisante qui est à même de faire rêver et soupirer plus d'un étranger qui souhaîte visiter la ville mythique.... Haaa, Paris!
Félicitations!
Marine

CLODO (4132) 2009-10-28 1:40

hi Andre
I never saw Paris like this. Good framing, good use of a tripod and long exposure to get the red lights lines, and good time to catch the picture (THE blue hour).
Hats off
CLODO

chpp (3972) 2009-10-28 6:56

Salut Andre
a perfect shot for a beautiful city. perfect exposure, light, colours and POV
TFS
C

Waylim (10741) 2009-10-28 10:23

Hi Andre,
Not really a whole lot for me to say here. The pinkish tone really adds the essence of the romance to this beautiful city. Technically a perfect blue hour shot of the romantic city of light.
Way

Signal-Womb (11685) 2009-10-29 9:47

Hi Andre,
This is a spectaular one of this famous landmark. The light trails really add something special to the scene and help balance the composition. This makes me want to get out and try a few night shots like this. I would certainly love to visit Paris again. Excellent work.

gpsony (478) 2009-10-30 16:23

Hi Andre,

Riveted. The framing, colours, simply superb. Wonderful detail, management of light et al.

Seen many shots of the Eiffel. Very few like these. Going into my favourites.

Cheers,
Guru

mvdisco (11480) 2009-11-05 16:38

Bonsoir André,
Magnifique composition et présentation,
Les couleurs sont de toutes beautées.
netteté, profondeur de champ contraste et lumière c'est excellent et parfaitement réussis..
C'est une photo prise avec un grand talent en photographie..Amazing.photo..
tous mes compliments.
Michel

david_P (220) 2009-11-06 3:01

Très réussi André !
Beau résultat d'une pause longue, les couleurs sont impressionnates et très douces à la fois

TFS !

Photo Information

Copyright: Andre Roberge (InasiaJones) (20060)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-09
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM
Exposure: f/16, 26 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of France - Paris!, Images I do like [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-25 20:23
Favorites: 4 [view]