For a photographer, Paris offers the wealth of opportunities. Here is the city of grandeur and deep perspective. Built on several hills with the river Seine curving across, Paris offers so many striking views. Its life, busy and rich in events does not stop at any time of the day.
Paris is often called the City of Light’ (‘La Ville Lumière), For a photographer this 19th century name given to
Paris after it got its first street gas lanterns, is still a good description of this beautiful city.
During the day, a pleasant, gentle Paris climate shows its landmark buildings in a constantly changing, new light. At night, all the important Paris monuments are superbly illuminated. Lights of the traffic and the nightlife of the city, complete the scene.
Because in Paris, a photographer never sleeps.
Paris at Dusk
The Eiffel Tower and the Hotel des Invalides are illuminated at dusk with in Paris.
Heart of the Louvre
The intricate ceiling of the Appolo Gallery at Paris’ Louvre Museum is reflected in a display case in the foreground. Built in 1661, the gallery was not fully completed until 1851. In all, over twenty artists worked on the decoration. The Appolo Gallery gallery contains more than two centuries of French art, and houses such wonders as the French Crown Jewels, including the famous Régent (140 carats) and Sancy (53 carats) diamonds, as well as the 105-carat Côte de Bretagne ruby.
To the heavens
The Sacred Heart Catholic church (Basilique Sacré-Coeur) is seen on Paris’ highest point, in Montmartre. The view at the top of the dome is excellent — 271 feet above Montmartre Hill — and is the second-highest viewpoint after the Eiffel Tower.
Looking glass
This elaborate stained-glass cupola (dome) inside Magasins du Printemps department store is located above the main restaurant in the store. Installed in 1923, it is composed of 3,185 individual pieces of stained glass.
Keeping cool
Tourists soak their feet in a reflecting pool at Place du Trocadero, an area of museums and gardens.
Sights from the Seine
A “Bateau Mouche” tourist boat travels near the Paris Justice court. These boat tours are a popular, but relaxing way to view the sights of Paris along the Seine River.
Museum of masterpieces
Originally a royal fortress for kings, and open to all since 1793, the Louvre is one the world’s greatest art museums, housing 35,000 works of ancient and Western art, displayed in over 60,000 square meters of exhibition space. More than 6 million visitors see the Louvre per year.
Holy architecture
One of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture is the Notre Dame Cathedral, attracting 13 million visitors each year. The name Notre Dame means “Our Lady” in French.
Tuileries Palace
Tuileries Palace encloses the western end of the Louvre and the formal gardens that make up Jardin des Tuileries park, stretching from the Louvre to the Place de Concorde, and bordered by the Seine.
Flowing with history
The Fontaine des Mers at one of the main public square, Place de la Concorde. At 20 acres, it is the largest square in Paris
Honoring warriors
The Arc de Triomphe stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. The arch honors soldiers who fought for France. The names of generals and wars fought can be found on the inside and top of the arc. Underneath, is the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I .
Le Pantheon
Le Pantheon was originally intended to be a church dedicated to Saint Genevieve to fulfil a vow made by Louis XV while he’d fallen ill. It was used for religious and civil purposes until 1885 and now functions as a famous burial place.
BY SUNNY DHANOE .
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