Looking at Paris, a photo from Ile-de-France, North

Photographer's Note

Looking from the Sacré-Cœur over Paris
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the supposed excesses of the Second Empire and socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighborhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

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AdrianWrobel (1676) 2013-02-22 3:24

Fajne ujêcie. Podobaj± mi siê równie¿ kolorki w tej fotografii.

jhm (211736) 2013-02-22 3:36

Dag Eric,

Uw foto is zeker zijn twee punten waard, en niets aantrekken van de vorige schrijver.
U gebruikt perfect de poort als frame, en bent u mede getuige samen met de andere bezoekers, van een mooi panorama over de wereld stad Parijs.
Mooi foto werk, bedankt.

Prettig weekend,
John

timecapturer (49288) 2013-02-22 3:42

Hi Eric
like your originality here. Paris is a popular TE destination but this brings a different perspective on the City and the view from Sacre-Coeur. Great height to the image and a real sense of atmosphere and involvement. Excellent!

Have a good weekend - Brian.

chrisvek (7003) 2013-02-22 3:44

Hello Eric

Awesome composition with splendid colors and superb details.Superb POV and details.Well done!

Have a nice day
Chris

pajaran (116041) 2013-02-22 5:01

Dobar dan.
Dobar tekst o mestu sa datim podacima ...
Lep pogled i trenutak ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast, lepe boje.
Dobra kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Pariz, grad svetlosti ...
Imajte lep dan, sve najbolje za vikend.
Srecno.
Paja.

Good day.
Good article on the site with a given data ...
Nice view and a moment ...
A good time recording, contrast, beautiful color.
Good composition, nice revealed.
Paris, city of light ...
Have a nice day, all the best for the weekend.
Good luck.
Paja.

mohammad_H (10178) 2013-02-22 5:48

Hi
Pleasant prospect, a good idea for the city, good resolution, contrast and sharpness, good record
with respect

FYZRMZ (1066) 2013-02-22 6:06

Hi Eric,
I like the view here. from thumbnail picture I thought there is see at background. from the bigger view it is obvious that it was just eye illusion. Good timing to include mark of plane in the sky, it also gives dynamic to you picture. congrats
TFS
Feyza

jlbrthnn (76043) 2013-02-22 8:20

Bonjour Eric,
L'arche crée un beau cadre à la photo. La composition est intéressante, comme le sont ces gens chaudement couverts, tournés vers l'extérieur. Le ciel et la lumière sont superbes. Excellentes composition et réalisation. Bravo.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Joël

jcpix (14030) 2013-02-22 18:17

Hi Eric,

I've been lucky enough to enjoy this view myself, it's really a beautiful sight in every direction. I love how you've arranged this shot, using the arch as a natural frame and extending the vertical format. The lady sitting in the foreground is a fantastic touch, especially with the soft sunlight on her hair. The cloud formation and exhaust trail from a passing plane create a dynamic element. My favorite thing about this though is the lighting coming in from the right side, it gives dimension to the entire scene and has been well managed to enhance that effect. Impressive photo, well done!

Cheers,

Jason

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-02-22 20:58

Hi Eric
You managed the challenging shooting-into-the light pretty well here. Viewing the skyline below thru the arch is indeed good vision as displayed and there's a good lead in to explore further into the outer view. The portion of stunning blue above is attractive too as nice addition to the whole capture. I love the extensive depth, perspective and viewpoint with a sense of 3D feel and nice coloring too, Very well done indeed, Congrats
Kind regards

raszid62 (18457) 2013-02-23 1:21

Hello
Beautiful panoramic view of Paris from the heat dressed tourists who admire the wonderful city and the sky above it. Beautiful bow creates a wonderful frame for the picture.
Yours
Joseph

Cricri (176) 2013-02-23 11:13

Bonjour Eric
J'aime l'arche qui fait un très joli cadre, beaucoup de monde qui profite de la vue sur la ville par ce beau temps hivernale, une très belle lumière et présentation
Belle soirée
cricri

ktanska (44832) 2013-02-24 12:14

Hi Eric,
What a great way to frame Paris. I have visited the place but I think this is the first time I've seen it like that. Lovely light, also shadows show well that to that the sun is behind that column.
Kari

PaulVDV (63010) 2013-02-24 12:39

Hallo Eric,
Toch wel een originele foto van de Sacré-Cœur.
De boog is een prachtig kader voor het zicht over de uitgestrekte stad en nog meer het zicht op de mooie wolken en het condensspoor van het vliegtuig dat mooi geplaatst is.
De vele bezoekers zorgen voor een sfeervolle foto.
Uitstekend dieptegevoel.
Vele groeten, Paul

Curious_Eye (1320) 2013-02-24 17:32

Hello Eric,

You presented a very interesting shot - there is a height, a depth, and a mood. In addition to the fine composition, the colours and clarity are great. A photo that makes one look, and look again. TFS!

With best wishes,
Izabela

maria-v1981 (10966) 2013-02-25 7:01

Hello Eric,
The archway with its sombre tones makes a splendid frame for the lively and colourful background. Pleasing colours and superb sharpness complete a very agreeable composition.
Have a nice evening,
Regards,
Maria

vanver (235) 2013-03-03 8:12

Ahoj Eric.
Pôsobivá kompozícia a výborne zvládnuté svetlo. Gratulujem. Peter

aliabazari (22321) 2013-03-19 8:14

Hi Eric's
Zeer mooi en aantrekkelijk uiterlijk. Heel goed.

Groeten ...

emka (158204) 2017-11-05 0:07

Hello Eric,

Nice view of Paris from the terrace of Sacre Coeur. Well used arch as framing. Even in winter there are crowds of tourists there.

Kind regrads Malgo

ChrisJ (171888) 2017-11-05 2:28

Hi Eric

This is another Parisian landmark I would love to visit some day. I've already seen the view from the more popular Eiffel tower but its great to get all these different perspectives of the city from various locations. Tfs!

pierrefonds (114584) 2017-11-05 15:37

Hi Eric,

The presence of the crowd is animating the scene. You had a good idea to use the arch to frame the city. The distance between the basilica and the horizon is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the arch. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PiotrF (54850) 2017-11-06 13:14

Hello Eric
My favorite part of Paris:) Interesting view of city from Sacre Coeur. Very good composition with perfect exposure and good color saturation.
Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

ikeharel (113483) 2017-11-10 6:14

Hello Eric,
A known POV over Paris, from the height of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica foreground, a place every tourists feels its a "must visit" location.
So the crowd is no surprise, and you managed well with strong backlight, view through the arch.
Good afternoon,
Ike

jmdias (115312) 2017-11-15 8:38

eric

very nice view of this famous place, here from an unusual view of the town, so small ahead, people watching the golden hour while the jet track looks a divine sign in the sky. very nice visual effect and mood.

hugs

jorge