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Blue impression from Paris


Blue impression from Paris
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4280 W: 0 N: 7839] (28216)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-09
Catégories: Nature, Architecture
Appareil photographique: Pentax K10D
Versions: version originale, Workshop
Thème(s): Moods, streets and museums from Paris. [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-08-30 0:54
Vue: 489
Points: 62
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
Dear TE Friends,

I arrived from one of my favourite city, Paris. At the first day of my holiday Paris presented me with beautiful weather. I hope you will like this impression, which is the debut photo of my Paris series.


The Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen.
However it was not accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names - including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Charles Garnier (architect of the Opéra Garnier), and Dumas the Younger - protested its construction.
At 300 metres (320.75m including antenna), and 7000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. Other statistics include:

• 2.5 million rivets.
• 300 steel workers, and 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it.
• Sway of at most 12 cm in high winds.
• Height varies up to 15 cm depending on temperature.
• 15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets).
• 40 tons of paint.
• 1652 steps to the top.

It was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio (since 1918), and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its stature.
During its lifetime, the Eiffel Tower has also witnessed a few strange scenes, including being scaled by a mountaineer in 1954, and parachuted off of in 1984 by two Englishmen. In 1923 a journalist rode a bicycle down from the first level. Some accounts say he rode down the stairs, other accounts suggest the exterior of one of the tower's four legs which slope outward.
However, if its birth was difficult, it is now completely accepted and must be listed as one of the symbols of Paris itself.

The tower has three platforms. A restaurant (extremely expensive; reservations absolutely necessary), the Jules Verne is on the second platform. The top platform has a bar, souvenir shop, and the (recently restored) office of Gustave Eiffel.
From its platforms - especially the topmost - the view upon Paris is superb. It is generally agreed that one hour before sunset, the panorama is at its best.
(Source: Paris.org)
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Hello George,
A splendid capture of this icon of Paris and France. It looks great against that interesting sky, which adds much atmosphere to the image. Superb clarity.

Hello George! Wonderful shot. Amazing colors. Very good capture. Well done!

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2195 W: 79 N: 3060] (13740)
  • [2008-08-30 1:09]

Hi George! they is picture where you look at and the big height of Tower of Paris and the sky! Does the tower have loneliness? they is my title I greet
Georgios

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  • dip Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1735 W: 0 N: 936] (9138)
  • [2008-08-30 1:12]

Welcome back George!
a classic shot of Paris,excellent framing of the tower and amazing colors,
a trip to Paris without to photograph the Eiffel tower would be inconceivable:)
Have a nice weekend,
Dimitris.

Hello George,
Yes, I like it very much.
The sky is superb and the Tower, well.....it is always beautiful.
Superb capture. Twelve stars to you too.
Regards
Peter

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5185 W: 56 N: 7468] (24032)
  • [2008-08-30 1:25]

Hi George,
A great first photo from Paris with what else than the Eiffel Tower! You present it in a very good and original composition. The light is great and I like the blue sky with these small clouds a lot. Nice to see the European stars on it as well.
Regards,
Lars

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8566 W: 915 N: 11534] (57432)
  • [2008-08-30 1:33]

Hi George

Good sharpness, colour & framing, on this iconic Parisian landmark. The PP work adding the Euro yellow stars is a nice touch. Tfs!

ciao george,
ben tornato,Parigi è una città stupenda,come stupendo è questo tuo scatto con una particolare inquadratura.
Ottimo cielo,
saluti
maurizio

Hello George,
Very good catch from this well known building.
I like the exposure you choose, and the sky is superb.
Have a nice day,
JB.

Hello George,
The symbol is perfect. Framing and point of view give a dash to the Eiffel Tower, towards the sky. Excellent colors too. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Hi George,
Excellent architectural picture.Excellent colors and light.Beautiful clouds and sky.
Georg

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 724 N: 202] (21556)
  • [2008-08-30 6:59]

Hi, my friend!
It is very fmaous tower. I very like your colours. Sky is beautiful. Good contrast and light. Well done.
Marek

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9719 W: 446 N: 15853] (56062)
  • [2008-08-30 7:02]

a fine imression my friend.
it's nice to have you back. good pov here fine contrast and a good photojob,have a nice weekend George.
regard Jaap

Hello Georges
Although I'm born in Paris, I went for the first time this year(a month and a week before you) to visit the Eiffel tower!
You had a good weather and a beautiful blue sky with its clouds giving the impression of movement.
The yellow stars on the tower is to mark France's 2008 presidency of the European Union.
Cheers
Marilyn

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1897 W: 53 N: 751] (12153)
  • [2008-08-30 9:50]

Fantastic!! The colors are awesome, a wonderful sky. TFS and have a great day!

Hi Georg, my neighbour today !
Normally I hate this tower, but here you've managed to make it sympatetic !
Good pov and wonderfull cloudy sky, which creates a perfect background.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Hi George and welcome back!

You returned with a real winner, my dear friend! Fantastic photo, it's not easy to take an original photo, from a million times photographed place, but you really did it! Excellent framing and composition, perfect light managment, breathtaking sky! Congratulations!

Hercules

merhaba dear george.
welcome to my friend.
magnificent blue sky and magnificent eiffel tower.excellent composition and note.well done my friend.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Ciao George,
eccellente immagine della Torre Eiffel, avvolta da un fantastico cielo blu, contrastato da una pittoresca nuvolosità!

Spettacolare!
Francesco

George
Tu viens chez nous discrètement et tu trouves un ciel comme on n'en a presque jamais eu de l'été pour nous offrir cette très belle image de notre vieille dame parée de ses étoiles européennes. Une très belle image dont tous les français vont être jaloux!
Amicalement
JJ

Hi George,
Welcome back:) Great POV and perspective vith excellent shot.TFS.
Cheers,
Have a nice sunday,

hAyAti

Jó napot George,
nice presentation from Paris, You had fine trip. Good composition and informations. Well quality. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Hello George,
It is nice to see you again in TE with a magnificant shot of Eiffel Tower. I also visited Paris this summer and was really impressed by the beauty of this city. I also noticed that at the time I was there, the sky of Paris acted as an artist with an amazing color and wonderful clouds. Here you presented the same, I liked it a lot,
Best regards, have a nice sunday,
Tulay

Bonjour George
jolie photo ! j'aime beaucoup ce cadrage et cette Tour Eiffel qui se découpe sur ce superbe ciel. Une image bien pensée. Bravo.
Xavier

Ciao George, splendid view of eiffel tower with fantastic sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • danos Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3703 W: 84 N: 5371] (21024)
  • [2008-08-31 10:54]

Hello George,
indeed you are very lucky that take your photos under these beautiful weather conditions.We have seen a lot of shots from the Eiffel Tower,but this one has captured with a clever angle and a superb sky that made it unique.Informative your note.Well done.

Regards,danos

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4482 W: 8 N: 2893] (24727)
  • [2008-08-31 13:35]

Jorge,
Uma beleza de fotografia, com cores fascinantes e uma composição de primeira. Muito boa.

Abraço

Paulo

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  • ls7902 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 203 N: 1266] (4979)
  • [2008-08-31 22:36]

Hello George,
Great blue sky & clouds above the Eiffel making the capture dynamic. For the first time I see the yellow stars ... don't remember if they have always been there. Good POV & sharpness. Have a nice Sunday. Regards. Latiff.

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 900 W: 77 N: 403] (6159)
  • [2008-08-31 23:20]

Bonjour,
Intéressant angle de vue et bon cadrage.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi George,

The blue sky alone would make for a nice image here! I like the clouds and effect they create on the blue background. They almost seem like waves on the ocean. The tower is a nice element and create good contrast. Thanks George.

Roberto

Hi dear George
I like su much this POV and the capture is splendid. Beautiful Eiffel Tower against the beautiful blue sky.
Very well frame and done
Aires

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