A Photographer in Paris

Monday, February 27, 2006

Notre Dame


Walking around your subject is always a good idea. I find Notre Dame much more attractive from the back, with the added dimension of the Seine and the Ile Saint Louis. You get more of a sense of place and space this way.

Sunday, February 26, 2006

Invalides


When you go to Invalides make sure you look at details. There is a lot to see on top of Napoleon's coffin.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Institut du Monde Arabe


Love the shapes and patterns here. This is actually a color image even though it appears to be black and white.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Pont Alexandre III

I liked this image to begin with but I had to "play" with it in photoshop. I desatured all colors except for yellow (GOLD) and used a filter to give the photo a newspaper quality.

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Fontaine at Saint Sulpice


I liked this image but something was bothering me. I flipped it 180 degrees in photoshop and ended up correcting what was troubling me.

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Paris evening sky


If I look long enough through the view finder (or through my imaginary view finder) , I will end up with "creations" that barely ressemble reality. If I find the image pleasant I will just go ahead and click. I love this image.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Barges on the Seine


This view of Paris reminds me of a peaceful country town. Hard to imagine that millions of people live here and that Paris is the most visited city in the world!

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

At hotel de Sully

Monday, February 06, 2006

Abbaye de Royaumont


The Abbaye de Royaumont near Paris is well worth a visit. Lots to photograph: landscape, architecture but also shapes and patterns.

Friday, February 03, 2006

Still life


On a cool day, I enjoy taking photos indoors.
I create my "still life" et... voila!

Madame et son chien


I like the black and white design.

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Oldest store at Galerie Vivienne

Tuileries


I wonder how many important events this guy has witnessed from his vintage point...

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Perspective


OK. This is not Paris but I love this image. I find it a lot of fun. When standing at the right spot it looks like the Taj Mahal can be picked up like a big Xmas ornament.
Friend on the photo is Shani and since we all took the same photo with each other's camera, I am not even sure that I took this one. But I have a similar one somewhere.
India coming up soon again... yeah!

Jardin du Palais Royal


A panoramic view, thanks to my new wide angle lense.