• Ile de la Cite: a brief history from Wikipedia.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8Ele_de_la_Cit%C3%A9
  • The Eiffel Tower barely visible in the distance, behind the bare trees of winter.
  • The Île de la Cité remains the heart of Paris. All road distances in France are calculated from the "zero kilometer" point located in the Place du Parvis de Notre-Dame, the square facing Notre-Dame's west end-towers. (Wikipedia)
  • About Ile de la Cite' and Place du Parvis Notre Dame: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8El

Rita Crane Photography: Paris / Ile de la Cite / sunset / silhouette / sky / umbrellas / rain / people / architecture / Rainy Evening at Place du Parvis Notre Dame, Paris

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[Please see large on black! Click on the photo to open in the lightbox. I'm Reposting....because I love Paris and it has been too long now that I have not returned. There are three other related photos below, as well.]

Couldn't believe my eyes when I walked out of the dimly lit beauty of Notre Dame after going to listen to the soprano singing vespers, and into the evening with its soft rain showers. What a wonderful surprise to be greeted by this illuminated sky full of rich color! The shining pavement reflecting a glorious sunset shone against the dark buildings, and people with their umbrellas could be seen in silhouette, facing the direction of the setting sun.

Lorsque je sortais - apres vepres - des tenebres de Notre Dame, je me suis trouvee devant ce tableau presque invraisembable. Il avait plu, et le coucher du soleil rayonnait une lumiere rosatre et doree parmi les nuages qui dansaient. Quelle belle surprise inattendue!

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  1. 7May 15 months ago | reply

    this is Masterpiece! what a wonderful colors!

  2. Beppe Modica 15 months ago | reply

    un dipinto di grande impatto ...!

  3. NaturalLight 15 months ago | reply

    Super sky painting....

  4. toughsl 15 months ago | reply

    Very nice, it almost has a water colour quality.

  5. B℮n 15 months ago | reply

    Xcellent reflection,,,,great colors Rita!!!

    GRTZ,BEN

  6. Alalettre 15 months ago | reply

    Quelle atmosphère ! Fantastique !

  7. evy2010 15 months ago | reply

    The most beautiful light on the most beautiful city...these are incredibly gorgeous Rita...timeless.

  8. Donald G. Jean 15 months ago | reply

    Great processing and mood, Rita!

  9. o.dirce 15 months ago | reply

    Wonderful shot!

  10. oxiourus (without fast internet) 15 months ago | reply

    Beautiful captures Rita, we miss Paris too...

  11. Lucille-bs 15 months ago | reply

    Magnifique !

  12. Dakas Photography/James O TooleジェームズOト [deleted] 15 months ago | reply

    Amazing series of images and the lighting is perfect, thank you for sharing.

  13. legalwheel 15 months ago | reply

    Ah, Paris in the rain. Your love of Paris is manifest in your images.

  14. Fun with Fido (John McKeen) 15 months ago | reply

    wonderful street scene.

  15. AnneliesW 15 months ago | reply

    oh wow, Rita, this is so beautiful! Love the mood!

  16. VERUSHKA4 15 months ago | reply

    Great shot!

  17. tsuping.liu 15 months ago | reply

    Excellent work.

  18. PHLB - Luc B 15 months ago | reply

    marvellous work Rita!

  19. Kristina's Fine Art 10 months ago | reply

    Wow these are fantastic! You have really captured Paris in all these. I love that orange and the silhouette look here. Gorgeous.

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