Wednesday, November 16, 2011

La Tour Eiffel - disappearing act


So the day was not filled with sun...
A low ceiling obscured the uppper floors of buildings, and
gave a mysterious look to La Tour


La Tour Eiffel
Quai Branly
75007 Paris
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37 comments:

  1. Sylvia KNovember 16, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Such a lovely, mysterious capture of my favorite place! I love it!

    Sylvia

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  2. AnnNovember 16, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What a wonderful shot of the Eiffel.

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  3. Paris PaulNovember 16, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    I *love* it. It looks like God is erasing the Eiffel Tower.

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  4. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    it looks wonderful in the fog, have a nice day, big hugh Kathrin

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  5. MalyssNovember 16, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    It gives us an idea about how the tower was looking like during the time it was built!

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  6. GringoNovember 16, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Nice shot Genie, captures the mood! Have a nice day...

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  7. VreniNovember 16, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    What a coincidence! I have an identical photo ;-)

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  8. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsNovember 16, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Isn't it amazing how the tower always looks fantastic no matter the weather?

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  9. Shell SherreeNovember 16, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    You have me imagining what it was like watching her being built, Genie!

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  10. Pierre BOYERNovember 16, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    J'aime bien lorsqu'elle est comme ça...
    Bonne journée,

    Pierre

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  11. s.cNovember 16, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Nice foggy one. Like it

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  12. biebkriebelsNovember 16, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    To see a half Eiffeltower is very unusual.

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  13. Irredento UrbanitaNovember 16, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    It doesn't matter. I don't care. The Tower is beautiful always, always.

    Hugs

    Valery

    Barcelona Daily Photo

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  14. AndyNovember 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I have never been to Paris but when I see the Eiffel Tower I definitely the know the location. Nice foggy day capture Genie.

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  15. brattcatNovember 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    the fog that ate the eiffel tower.

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  16. ErikaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Very original shot. Ciao from Italy

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  17. VirginiaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I like her with her head in the clouds! :)
    V

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  18. Sharon CreechNovember 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    It reminds me of Jack's beanstalk!

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  19. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingNovember 16, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Wonderfully moody!

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  20. Carrie Waller WatercolorsNovember 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    That reminds me of the first time I visited Neuschwanstein castle. It was so foggy you literally couldn't see the exterior, or even your hand in front of your face, let alone the gorgeous hills and scenery. It was really comical. Fortunately I did make it back a few more times! Great photo:)

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  21. SRQNovember 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Oooh la la! Je l'aime. I hope you're getting along well with your new addition from Brattcat. Would it be odd to call it Brattcat?

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  22. Cezar and LéiaNovember 16, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    C'est la même météo de Lux, en ce moment il y a beaucoup de brouillard!
    Et bravo, la photo est superbe!
    bises
    Léia

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  23. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    It's as if the top is gone! I love the way the mist has taken the top off. It does give it a mysterious look.

    I really like this photo!

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  24. AnneNovember 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Lovely! as if the tower goes up and up out of sight...

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  25. Lynne with an eNovember 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Even cloudy weather can't dull the charms of this iconic tower.

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  26. JulieNovember 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    In all my visits, I have not experienced Paris like this. A couple of times rainly, more times overcast, but mostly sunny.

    I must vary the time of year that I visit.

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  27. Amanda SummerNovember 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    fantastic image, genie. how does one say 'fog' in french? ;-)

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  28. this is BelgiumNovember 16, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    very special ! bravo !!

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  29. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsNovember 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    The clouds accentuate the height of the tower.
    Warm regards

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  30. LoreeNovember 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I love that. It looks so mysterious.

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  31. AlexaNovember 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Amanda -- the fog is la brouillard. And la tour is beautiful, meme dans la brouillard. Great shot, Genie!

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  32. StarmanNovember 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    November is not an ideal time to be in Paris, though some people may say any time is an ideal time.

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  33. JackNovember 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Such symbolism. Leaving Tour Eiffel unfinished so you will return. Or, taking part of Paris back with you. Or, . . .

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  34. RandyNovember 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    What a wonderful photo. I'm jealous.

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  35. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 17, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    La Tour is always imposing and magnificent. The low clouds emphasized the height and all that was missing this day.

    Jack, you are right on both counts. I am never finished with Paris, and I always take a part of Paris home with me in my heart and in my photos.

    Thank you all for your kind comments.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  36. cocoa and coconut November 17, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I think strange weather and Europe just go hand-in-hand. Love this photo though.

    I've missed your blog Genie.

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  37. Auberge chez RichardNovember 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Now that's another winner!

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Merci for your comments!