Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite - L'Hôtel de Ville in Paris

I have one shot exactly here!! :D

I love Paris! And who doesn't? I walk the streets like a kid, as interested in the old cobblestones as the old architecture. I picture red wine crashing to the ground and spilling through the cracks, like in the opening of the Dickens novel. And then I look up, and everything is right out of a movie. I tend to ignore the tourists and idiots because they kind of take away from the... je ne sais quoi!

Here is a shot of the Hôtel de Ville, just about a 15 minute walk at midnight from Notre Dame, where I had just shot a stirring sunset shot. I wish I could freeze sunset and run around and hit every landmark at the same time... but since it's impossible... I suppose I just have to go back another time. Anyone want to join me?

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ViaMoi says:

Stunning results, HDR at it's finest in my eyes.
I would love to travel to these areas.
Well done once again.

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Uncle Foto says:

def !

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Inscrutable says:

Great!! Absolute great! You are on wonderful places...! Your HDR processing is indescribable!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomike07 says:

Sure, head there this summer and I might see you (if I get a chance to go)..... I love Paris! I'm posting some of my images that I am redoing (actually, over processing) this week as well.
Love this one...color and detail is awesome!
Love the Ille de' Cite after dark as well. Tourists are gone, and its nice and quiet :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

the-earth-colors says:

wow, incredible. love the compo here... and the processing too.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

...-Wink-... says:

Wonderful PoV Trey!!

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Daniel Familia says:

J'adore Paris!
Est belle!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pachelbel Canon says:

Spectacular perspective and POV, not to mention lighting.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

p.m.w says:

you're driving me crazy in HDR
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks! I can't take credit for the lighting... but I did enjoy it while I was there!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

JoLiz says:

Fantastic image!

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C. Hartley Photography says:

Impressive picture!! Are you ever home????
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Wonderful shot Trey.....and yes I want to come with you - when do we leave?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fotophriendly says:

stunning structure!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

John in LA says:

Trey, I'm really digging the 10mm wide angle in this one. The field of view is ridiculous!

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î-löömîn Images says:

Stunning HDR Trey. Simply marvelous.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixel Chix Photography says:

Oh my gosh Trey this is amazing!! Your composition and perspective are quite creative! Great work as always!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Archer's Eye says:

lovely shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

voyageAnatolia.blogspot.com says:

Stunning work!
You merit the crown of photography !
Photography Club of Flickr ! ...

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

donnie joe says:

interesting and creative as always. one of these days you might have to get a tilt shift lens.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ric0p says:

Nice angle and lovely colors!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

walla2chick says:

Absolutely gorgeous architecture and lighting!
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MINT ICETEA says:

Marvelous
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

-Travel Man- says:

great!!! another perfect hdr! I want join with you :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

smgallery says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Amazing Shots! (Post 1 / Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Berksmickey says:

B
E
A
Utiful.
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gawatt says:

Wonderful shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Boby Pirovics says:

awesome... and fantastic perspective.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Davic says:

fantastic exposure
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aloha_plumeria says:

C'est magnifique! Très belle, Trey! ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Fionn Luk says:

Stunning HDR photo! Great capture.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Setaou_ says:

This is really a wonderful picture ! There is a small mistake in the title, though, you should name it "L'Hôtel de Ville" and not "Le Hotel". In french, we reduce "le" in "l'" when it is used in front of a vowel or a "h".

I am gonna move to Paris in January, for several years. I would be happy to meet you there ;) There are so many beautiful places there that can make great shots.

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Flixos ;) says:

i was there 5 years ago, a gorgeous city for a photographer ;), as good as usual, my friend
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macropoulos says:

Beautiful architecture and capture!
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Stuck in Customs says:

Thanks - and I fixed that Setaou - you are right of course!
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clay.wells says:

Wow - incredible.

Yeah if you find out how to freeze the sunset, I hope you will share!

Awesome HDR work.
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zorroz says:

Nice work my friend
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Lester Shih says:

Fantastic HDR!!! great capture!
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iannick_L says:

This is stunningly beautiful
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boffo1234567 says:

Wonderful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

WOW
Beautiful~~~
Right our of a movie!!^______________^
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

til213 says:

Great composition, wonderful treatment!

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aa_just_thowt says:

A Classic facade.
Excellent..
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jorge Michel says:

Beautiful and
Exeptional!
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.I Travel East . says:

Brilliant work, my friend!!! Excellent photography!!! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rose Rossetti says:

What a beauty.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

corquey says:

beautiful! Perhaps my favorite building in Paris
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johnpiercy says:

Stunning .....
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

attiev says:

Beautiful!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

HFWH says:

soooo good large
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~DewDrop~ {deleted} says:

u just ROCK !
am in love with ur HDR !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Confiture aux fraises says:

You're living in Paris? Lucky...argh
Nice shot ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

a02toyota says:

Very powerful image. Love the lighting on the top left corner. Adds to the effect!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

iamguava (ไอแอมฝรั่ง) says:

Superb HDR work :-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Elizabeth Pellette says:

WOW
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Yess says:

I love too!!!! Superb work, as usual.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

「My」 says:

Wow x3, this is too much awesome over the tones and shots...
love it the most...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

key.es says:

great piece of work. i'm wondering what causes that people at the bottom of the pic look stretched vertically? is it the lens or photoshop? i'm just curious ;) the effect is great, thanks!
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sporks5000 says:

I have a theory that there's a limited amount of awesome in the world. please save some for the rest of us.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rut Kara says:

lets GO!!!
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CharleneM50(computer is fixed) says:

Awesome perspective, lighting and beauty!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jmhullot says:

I added your photo under CC license to the Paris, City of Love collaborative album. Great picture! Thanks.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Doubletee says:

Ah, Paris. My favorite city in all the world.
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peregrin@ says:

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