Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Jardin des Tuilleries -- Sunset



From the plateau of the west end of Jardin des Tuileries, the fading light displays in silhouette some memorable landmarks of Paris.

38 comments:

Konstantin said...

nice

Sylvia K said...

Incredible capture! Beautiful skies make the perfect backdrop from some of my favorite landmarks! Breathtaking! Enjoy, mon amie!

Hugs

Sylvia

Leenamarketta said...

This photo is pearl and daylight is magical. I like very much.

beau gosse said...

Quite spectacular indeed, Genie...comme une rêve! (^_^)

dive said...

Beautiful, Genie. The Tuileries and the banks of the Seine between Le Grand Palais and Pont Neuf are my favourite places in the world for an evening stroll. Or indeed a stroll at any time of the day. Thank you for the reminder.

Hana de Prague said...

Gorgeous shot! I like this photo very much!

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

Gorgeous shot. Could be a postcard.
Sam

Cezar and Léia said...

Perfect shot, this sculpture is awesome and the sky color is breathtaking!
Léia

this is Belgium said...

You have capture so much in this one shot.. much of what you were talking about yesterday also... very present today ! Très très joli8

brattcat said...

ah, what a capture!

Anonymous said...

Your photo is simply lovely Genie and the siloette breathtaking. x

Birdman said...

I'd agree. There's a magical quality in your photo.

Starman said...

You captured so many diverse areas in one shot.

Virginia said...

They are all lined up! :) Nice you got the detail in the statue, mine would have been too dark!
V

Anonymous said...

Seeing this would be a lovely finishing touch for the day! xo

Malyss said...

You've such a romantic eye on things!

Louise said...

Yes well done on getting the detail in the statue despite the failing light. And the skyline of Paris is just so beautiful of course

fashioneggpplant said...

breathtaking...

Carrie Waller Watercolors said...

How beautiful, you're giving me the traveling bug:)

Unknown said...

tätärätätääää, I m so happy, at sep I m at Paris vor 8 days, juhuuuu
big hugh Kathrin

Rob said...

Lovely evening image.The Eiffel Tower typically dominates the skyline. I am curious to your favorite part of the city. We spent such little time up on Montmarte but really enjoyed the views of the city from there.

Cynthia said...

That's a great one :)

Alexa said...

Oh la la, la lumiere! And that's just for starters . . .

James said...

Wow! Wonderful shot! Very romantic too!

Montreal Photo Daily said...

Post card perfect Genie!
Cheers from Montreal.

PS: You lucked out on the weather, I suspect. Due to really bad weather (it rained buckets), my "Springtime in Paris" experience was a total disappointment. Will have to give it another shot.

Loree said...

Lovely. We missed the Tuileries when we were there but if we ever go back to Paris, I am determined to spend some time in there with my camera.

Jack said...

A pretty place at a nice time of day, Genie.

Randy said...

Very powerful looking.

M said...

It was a golden evening and your photo reflects that. I agree with the others, it is post card perfect! Paris joy today :-)

PETRO50 said...

Un grand coup de la statue dans le fond de la Tour Eiffel à Paris. Comme moi, il n'est pas seulement une statue silhouette. Bien éclairée. Beaucoup de salutations! Peter.

Sara Louise said...

Stunning! Postcard perfect :-)

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

There are some days in which in a period of an hour or two I can just load my memory card with images. The camera is happy, the lighting is perfect, and the details present themselves.

This time of year, Paris delights us with "extended daylight" hours. One can get exhausted staying up late and getting up early, but I can always sleep when I get back home.

The barricades are already lining Ave des Champs Elysées in preparation for the 14 juillet parade and festivities... wish we were all there. What a party that would be!

Bisous,
Genie

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Absolutely stunning image Genie, the colours in the sky are beyond gorgeous and of course all the iconic features are so good to see!

Forest Dream Weaver said...

What a splendid image Genie...... I love it!

Have a lovely day,
Ruby

Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...

Such a classic shot....the sunset, the statuary, the tower. WOW!

Pierre BOYER said...

Très belle image !
Félicitations !
Belle journée,

Pierre

Alan said...

Lovely shot. Great decision to light up the foreground statue, Genie.

Unknown said...

Brilliant shot, Genie! Well done.