ishaluvssushi

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Canon EOS REBEL T3i

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Aperture f/3.5 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/30

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Nov, 2014

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Location

This photo was taken in Paris, on the famous Champs-Elysees avenue in the middle of the city.

Time

I took this photo at around 7pm. It was the end of August, and I remember the breeze getting a bit crisper as I tried to dodge traffic to take this shot. I recall having to stand in the middle of the street, barely balancing on a small curb with a traffic light on it. The slightly risky situation I was in to take this shot probably made it more memorable.

Lighting

Sunsets are gorgeous as it is and set a beautiful backdrop to any shot in the foreground. The Arc de Triomphe is no exception. Before embarking on my Europe trip I remember going through countless images and articles online on how to shoot in different times of day. I wanted a memorable, iconic shot of Paris, but of something other than the Eiffel Tower, and preferably in a sunset.

Equipment

This photo was taken on a Canon EOS Rebel T3i, with a standard 18-55mm lens. Nothing fancy!

Inspiration

I did a fair bit of research on European monuments and architecture as I wanted to familiarize myself with the architecture in Spain (as I visited Madrid and Barcelona right before Paris) as well as in France before arriving there in order to figure out the best ways to shoot them. I was also very inspired by Claude Monet's Rouen Cathedral series, and how simply different lighting and times of day affected the shadows and colors of the same structure. This shot was the perfect opportunity to take an iconic landmark in Paris and make it my own using the sun to my advantage.

Editing

I never actually edited this shot. I thought tweaking the lighting or clarity of the photo would compromise the dramatic elements that the sunset provided, making it less real and vivid.

In my camera bag

I try not to carry an entire bag when I'm traveling, as that's when I do most of my photography. I tend to just carry my trustee Canon EOS Rebel T3i and the standard 18-55mm lens as I like to keep it light when I'm scouring cities.

Feedback

In Paris, there is a good shot on every corner. The architecture is absolutely gorgeous, and the wrought iron balconies, fleur-de-lis detailing and fresh flowers give the city a unique character. My best advice is, sure, Eiffel Tower shots are great, but get out of your comfort zone and really experience the city for what it is. Avoid going to all of the touristy stops and sit down in a street cafe and smell Paris in the air...I promise you'll be inspired immediately to shoot something in a different way than the rest of the crowd.

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