The Iron Lady at Sunset
A winter afternoon strolling through Monmartre and happened upon this view.
A winter afternoon strolling through Monmartre and happened upon this view.
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robertmcdill
August 12, 2020
I enjoy images of traditional things taken from unique angles or views. I have never seen the Eiffel Tower taken from this position before. Also, the sepia look gives the photo an older look. Well done and thought out.
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JLoCascio
August 14, 2020
Many people visit Sacre Cœur and look out over the city from the top of the hill but the Eiffel tower is really not visible from that vantage point. If you walk down the block to the west there is a little park and an open view towards the tower. This was a particularly hazy late afternoon. I like to include trees and vegetation in pictures when I can as I feel it adds dimension. Thank you for your comment.
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Location
This picture was shot on Rue Azais, in Montmartre, Paris France. Facing southwest across the city.Time
It was shot on a hazy day, late in the afternoon.Lighting
As I was walking down the avenue I noticed the sun was setting and the haze cast a beautiful palette of warm tones. I noticed the trees and thought the silhouettes would add some dimention as the sky was relatively cloudless.Equipment
I shot this with a Nikon D80, 55-200 f/4-5.6 lens. Handheld without filters.Inspiration
I enjoy wandering around the city and just snapping pictures. The more I wander, the more I find. There are millions of pictures of the Eiffel Tower taken each year so I was looking for something different and from a different perspective.Editing
I adjusted the contrast slightly and cropped the image for printing. I try to leave the image as close to what I see as possible.In my camera bag
I am a minimalist when it comes to roaming the city. I pack my D80, a D3000 as a back up, a 55-200mm lens, an 18-55mm lens, an SB800 flash, and sometimes a lightweight tripod.Feedback
If you are not shooting a specific event or assignment the best thing to do is take your time and look around you. If you go out shooting with a non photographer as a companion, make sure they understand your plan of taking in everything around you. This includes different angles, perspective, and distances from your subject. Stand on a corner or sit on a bench and observe natural light, traffic, people, etc. Sometimes the best images are caught by accident, by just moving around or changing the camera angle. Don't be afraid to snap 10 pictures of the same building. Be patient and, most importantly, have fun. What is the point of taking picture in a beautiful place if you're not enjoying the journey?
