Saturday, November 6, 2010

Paris -- La Ville-Lumière





Late afternoon on a cloudy December day, the clouds parted and a beam of light illuminated the distant buildings of the Marais.

All I can say is.... wow.

27 comments:

  1. Sometimes the sun gives off some nice light effects and you have capture it in this picture.

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  2. Don't you love moments like that, Genie! I'm glad you were there to catch it.

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  3. Oh, yes...WOW! Beautiful picture, Genie!

    Liz

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  4. Great shot, you were really in the right place at the right time with the right eye!

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  5. I agree, that's all you can say! Magnifique!!!

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  6. What a wonderful picture. A city awash in brightness.

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  7. This needs to be the new P and B header. Trés belle. The city of lights is glowing. Bravo

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  8. A lovely photo - bravo!

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  9. All and each -- I am with my mom and dad this weekend. Many thanks to each of your for you comments. This is a favorite of mine as well and I appreciate that you liked it.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  10. Bonjour Genie ~
    I love this gorgeous photo ~ it is just magical! It lights up my day.
    ~Dianne~

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  11. Chieftess and Dianne -- Merci... I wish I was there right now!

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  12. Wow, indeed. What a beautiful city. I can't wait to go back.

    Thanks for your visit!

    Ciao,
    Gina

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  13. I love those moments that make you say Wow! This is amazing.

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  14. Brittany and Randy -- Many thanks. I think that there are lucky moments that remind you why you love a city.

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  15. The light is just stunning. Nice!

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  16. and all i can say is wow too --- such a powerful image, genie - the buildings gleam like gold!!

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  17. "Wow" pretty much says it all. Shots like this are why you never go anywhere without your camera, right?

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  18. Another "wow" from me! ;)
    I like the contrast between light and dark.

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  19. And I echo it again WOW! I really love the perspective of your shot. The lighting is perfect! What a beautiful city. The song may say I love Paris in springtime, but I say I love Paris anytime!

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  20. Wow indeed. I have always said the light in Paris exists nowhere else.

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  21. T -- I think that it almost looks like an ancient city in the distance.

    Amanda -- Merci, I hope you are enjoying your travels

    Alexa -- I am without my camera right now and have decided to stick my little underwater camera in my bag when I can't take the SLR. Did you see that moon crescent (sliver)at dusk tonight?

    London Caller -- Thank you for your visit. You have some amazing landscapes too.

    JM -- Merci


    Ebie -- I agree with you. Paris anytime!!

    Parisian -- I was fortunate with this shot, but the light in Paris is amazing.

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  22. ...you found the Golden City! Really amazing, and the affect of the clouds with the light blue sky peaking through certainly lends a certain drama to the whole scene.

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  23. I agree with Shell Sheree...I just love it when the sun breaks through and you get those lovely contrast shots! We LIVE for those moments, n'est-ce pas?

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Merci for your comments!