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Under the Gigantic Tour Eiffel

One of the ways to appreciate the gigantic metal structure of the Tour Eiffel by enjoying it from different angles

One of the ways to appreciate the gigantic metal structure of the Tour Eiffel by enjoying it from different angles
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NIKON D810

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Aperture f/8 ISO 64 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 140/10

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Feb, 2018

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Behind The Lens

Location

I am a passionate photographer, always travelling to discover the world with my family and my camera who is part of my family, allowing me to depict what I explore, see, feel to share with my audience. I have captured this photo while visiting Paris' most frequented touristic spot (the Eiffel Tower), when my daughter's first expression was "Ah! so majestic", then I have said to myself that I have to show my audience this specific expression through linking it to its heritage side and that is why I have decided to show it in a monochromatic style.

Time

It was a late afternoon of December, very ideal to capture reflections and shadows of the majestic Eiffel Tower.

Lighting

The lighting condition has allowed me to accentuate the composition with a strong contrast between the tourists and the structure of the tower to try and show as much realistic scale between humans and gigantic structures that were man-made constructed with heritage spirit.

Equipment

Nikon D-810 body AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED lens

Inspiration

History and heritage of such unique and large scale of the structure dating back to the 1800s being totally man-made, adding to the latter my daughter's first expression when we have reached the tower "Ah! so majestic"

Editing

I have converted the shot from a coloured into a monochromatic one which was the intention while capturing the scene, since I believe that it will be better expressed in black & white to better focus on the scale, contrast, as well as on the deep metallic micro contrast.

In my camera bag

I have this rule to feel as comfortable and as focused as possible by researching a day ahead of my trip and to carry with me only one camera and one lens without any tripod (I often use my camera bag to cushion / stabilise on any structure I encounter).

Feedback

To keep the gear simple and to compose as you feel in a very simplistic way....Simplicity is always a beauty.

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Under the Gigantic Tour Eiffel

One of the ways to appreciate the gigantic metal structure of the Tour Eiffel by enjoying it from different angles

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