Places for great pictures in Paris
Need some ideas for great places to take pictures in Paris? Whether you are looking for those classic Paris images or some off the beaten path, my articles here offer advice on where to go, and how to get great photos.
20 April 2010
The large Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores are well known among Parisians and visitors for the wide variety of products they offer, and for their glamourous window displays. However, fewer people know that both stores have roof-top terraces that are freely accessible to the public. They provide unimpeded 360 degree views over the surrounding Paris skyline, presenting unique opportunities for taking pictures. And since they are only a few steps away from each other, it is easy to discover both terraces in one short excursion...
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09 March 2010
This is the first post in a coming series of 'Paris from the Top'. The first thing that comes to mind about seeing Paris 'from the top' is the Eiffel Tower, for obvious reasons. However, even though this is the most famous view, there are other many interesting vantage points to enjoy a bird's eye view over the capital. Today we are climbing the Arc de Triomphe, inaugurated in 1836 to commemorate the victory of soldiers in their great battles...
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25 January 2010
Artistically-oriented Montmartre projects a small village atmosphere and ample photography opportunities. Dominating the Parisian skyline, the Sacré Coeur Basilica provides a panoramic view of the city. Steps away the place du Tertre, with its artists and restaurants, is a gateway to the hidden charms of the back streets of Montmartre. Discover cobblestone streets, romantic stairways, old windmills, the 'love wall' and much more in this classic Parisian quartier...
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16 December 2009
If Paris is called the city of lights, it becomes particularly true during the Christmas season when all the glitters come out! This year, the official Holiday Season kick off happened on November 23 and the festive lights on the Champs Elysées will stay on until January 10, 2010. Seeing the famous avenue illuminated is always a treat and taking pictures of it pretty easy.
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21 November 2009
At the end of the 18th century, the covered passages in Paris were fashionable alleys to flee the muddy roads and to enjoy a new phenomena: window shopping displays. Today, walking through the passages is a great way to get away from the heavy traffic and street noise, and for photographers to go off the beaten path and be creative.
The covered passages were located in some of the richest part of the city when they were first built...
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01 November 2009
When I ask visitors to Paris if they know or have been to La Défense, very few know of it or can place it on a map. Even fewer know that it provides photographers with a wealth of subject matter...
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