Autumn in Paris, a photo from Ile-de-France, Nord

Photographer's Note

An image of Paris with a very autumnal atmosphere. We can see the Seine river, part of L'Ile de la Cité, and the Pont Neuf.
Begun to construct in 1578 by king Henri III and interrupted its construction by the wars of Religion, from 1588 to 1599, it was inaugurated in 1607 by king Henri IV.
This is the oldest bridge in Paris, it was the first stone bridge without houses, and first with sidewalks. The bridge is made up of two different parts, and it has inspired through the centuries to the Artists.

The original photo was taken in 2000 with my Minolta camera using Kodak Ultra film.
Scanned time ago, now I have rotated it, cut, chosen automatic levels, ascent the saturation, turned to Black & White, cut again, cleaned cloning certain points, resized.
The final result is, I think, one image that seems very old and with an autumnal magical atmosphere.
I hope you like it.

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Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-01-02 7:00

Very nice pic, I like the image very much, but it looks like a very old postcard, so well done, keep up the good job

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Hauke (12) 2005-01-02 7:05

Just some few steps more to the left and you would have captured the view of Henri Cartier-Bresson! Well done, Pablo. I like the presentation in b&w, gives your shot a 'old-age' mood. Well done, leading the eye to the main subject by the quay and the house's line.

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jp80 (8443) 2005-01-02 7:17

J'aime beaucoup le grain de cette image. L'horizon qui se perd dans la brume, le détail du premier plan... Le numérique sait presque tout faire, presque seulement... Cette prise argentique est superbe. par contre je trouve que ça penche un peu non ? Pas grave !

Pascal

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Timmok (802) 2005-01-02 12:54

Nice view of the Conciergerie on the left. I'm not sure but I think it has been cleaned up since this picture.

The B&W gives a good idea of how gloomy Paris can be in winter and autumn.

I see that you are kind of "in love" with Paris. Is there a theme for users to put their pictures of Paris? I think we could post a few nice ones...

Fixfocus (9385) 2005-01-02 13:36

Just like Hauke said,this really reminds of that old HCB photo.A timeless capture of Paris you made here Pablo!

Ramonven (126) 2005-01-02 14:05

Indeed Pablo! It looks very oldfashioned! I think you have done a wonderfull job here! An interesting note too! The year starts of with knowledge! That is always good! I am very curious about the other films of you! Take care Compadre! Hasta Luego! Ramon

alexlie (5359) 2005-01-02 16:57

I like the B&W and your composition. I send greetings.

cessy (13647) 2005-01-02 18:12

I always love paris. excellent shot Pablo and excellent post processing, make it a very beautiful photo

CycleEyes (24) 2005-01-02 21:35

I liked the composition and the adjustments, atmosphere showing the nostalgia of past. Nice B/W photo !

joergen115 (2246) 2005-01-03 7:33 [Comment]

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diaz_sanchez (0) 2005-01-03 18:14

I love this "old"pic:) really is nice:) and beauty:) B&W gave a climate this photo:) great Paul:)

Tue (72088) 2005-01-03 18:49

Good composition! Just as others say, the old-fashioned look is very nice. Well done!

JesusV (924) 2005-01-04 7:18

Pablo. El ambiente que has creado en la imagen rememora perfectamente el principio del siglo XX, el B&W y el grano/ruido de la foto están muy conseguidos, la composición es perfecta con el paseo iniciandose en una esquina y describiendo esa suave curva que te trasporta por la escena. Creo que merece la pena intentar clonar/borrar los automoviles que se pueden ver en la esquina inferior izda. Feliz 2.005. Jesus

kLe (2196) 2005-01-04 15:20

Preciosa foto. Aunque se ve principalmente agua, he pasado un buen rato mirándola. Me gusta el grano. Me gusta la conjunción del muro de la orilla con el puente. El cielo y las casas le dan un aire hermosamente triste.
Sorprendido también al saber que el "Puente Nuevo" sea el más viejo de París.

jrzufferey (7305) 2005-01-04 15:42

Superbe ton image N&B j'aime ce côté un peu ancien,le grain le flou, du beau travail. Amicalement/jr

nwoehnl (122) 2005-01-04 15:46

Hola Pablo, and happy New Year to you. I really enjoy how the b&w and the contrast enhance the mood of this scene from Paris. Of course you also composed it well with the row of magnificent old buildings at the left, and the view of Pont Neuf. Well done.

Mrg (825) 2005-01-05 16:48

This reminds me of those old postcards stored in some attick. Good b&w work

anakin (2775) 2005-01-05 20:41

Buena composicion,nice view, el angulo tambien esta muy bien.Parece una foto antigua,
well done

saludos ( de vuelta en casa ) :p

elihesamian (26149) 2005-01-09 4:25

Pablo
it's look like that you creat it 50 year ago!:)
I enjoy it a lot,nicely done,it's pleasance for me to see it now that I coming back home a few hours ago.
very well captured,great in B&W medium and really very well composed.also very well contrasted and the grainy effect(a bit) add to a nostalgic mood of the shot which I love it,very well done,Pablo.
Yours
Mohammad

MvS (4163) 2005-01-19 17:24

Pablo,
Very well done with the pp work. It really looks old and autumnal.
/MvS

Maru (0) 2005-01-27 11:20

Muy bonita fotografía de Paris..
me gusta mucho el toque "antiguo" que le imprimiste a tu composición; el blanco y negro ha sido una muy buena elección, le agrega una atmósfera de mes de invierno..
También es buena la perspectiva que elgiste, con un amplio espacio abierto hacia la derecha, balanceándo las construcciones del lado izquierdo.
Saludos,
Marisa

greg64g (11193) 2005-02-05 15:49

Hola Pablo,

this is a place that i know ;-) and i should say how i am impress about how you managed the black and white. you problably choose the best effect for this city ! I am back to the 19th century.

cheers
greg

gebala (0) 2005-10-14 15:47

hello, what a beauty view, I love Paris and people there, great imagine and I love B&W, rgs

greg (2835) 2006-04-16 8:30

Classic Paris photo - nicely done.