La Défense

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In my opinion, there are two things that really matter in photography, or at least my photography; finding the right place and waiting for the right light. And as I said in yesterday's photo, keep shooting once you're there, as you'll never know what photo will be the magic one.

This week I have given you a Paris shot and a sunset shot, so I figured why not give you a sunset in Paris shot. Again. I ended up being behind schedule to get to the Arc de Triomphe and I could see the sunset was developing into something quite nice. I left Anna behind and practically ran up the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. I then had to queue to get up to the top of the Arc. Needless to say I was quite anxious. On the way in I was told I wasn't allowed to use my tripod.

When I got to the top, everyone was viewing the Eiffel Tower and not paying much attention to the sunset over La Défense. I started snapping away up here for about 15 minutes. I chose the shot that just had the sun peeking through. After a while, a member of staff told me I wasn't allowed to use my tripod. I'd obviously misheard the guy at the door...

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II / ISO 100 / f/16 / 17-40mm @ 40mm

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  1. Keno Zache 21 months ago | reply

    WOW!

    Congrats on Explore!

  2. Rinnyfox 21 months ago | reply

    truely breathtaking - marvelous job

  3. T`L 21 months ago | reply

    Your photos are great , every one here.

  4. Alexander Ipfelkofer 21 months ago | reply

    I can't help it, I don't like La Defense, mainly because it's one of worst parts in Paris to go by car.... :)

  5. Danger 80 21 months ago | reply

    Incredible dramatic sky.

  6. steven_kelly | www.steven-kelly.co.uk 21 months ago | reply

    Super image, very well composed and great light.

  7. LeoMoon74Photography 20 months ago | reply

    Beautiful and I agree with your comments it's the same for me and my street photography even when the subjects are different.

  8. Les F51 20 months ago | reply

    See you have selective hearing on the words "no tripod" which is how it should be, good on you

  9. Osama Moh 20 months ago | reply

    very beautiful

  10. Flipper24. 19 months ago | reply

    Simply stunning light and composition.

  11. telestory 19 months ago | reply

    Oohh, like :)

  12. Billy Baires 19 months ago | reply

    NICE, AWEZOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! IS BEUTIFUL & MAGNIFIC! PHOTO! LOVE PARIS!

  13. AdamGalley 19 months ago | reply

    wow, this is amazing!

  14. MegMoggington 17 months ago | reply

    I think this is quite possibly the most stunning city image ever. Great shot!

  15. valentino * 9 months ago | reply

    bella fotografia

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