French Pantheon (B&W)
French Pantheon, Paris, France, 2013
Category Architecture Photos
In this category you fill find everything architecture photography, one of the most beautiful man-made things in the world that is continuously evolving. The designs that vary based on culture, influence, and the craftsmanship is what makes it so unique. Architecture from every time period and various different architects are shown throughout Europe. Most buildings in Paris were designed by the same architect, but there’s also a lot of variety.
Here you will find timeless beauty and authenticity, as I show all the beauty I have seen through these photos. From churches, apartments, monuments, stairways, bridges, and everything in between. Some of these have been built over centuries with multiple architects, some within a number of years by one person. Each has a rich history and a unique aesthetic.
The Proud Lion of Denfert Rochereau (B&W)
The Lion in Denfert is the symbol of French resistance in Belfort (one of the 3 districts of Alsace), the only area which resisted the enemy in 1870. A symbol of heroic resistance, the square was renamed from d’Enfer (the…
Longchamp in Black & White
Longchamp racecourse, “Antimuseum Creamtone monochrome” effect, 2013
The Boozy Bike Riders from London
On a beautiful day a couple of weeks ago on the Champ de Mars opposite the Eiffel Tower, I came across … A bunch of cyclists (I hope they are better at pedalling than French spelling and grammar) as they…
1:1 format
My first attempt at a 1:1 format picture and I realise now that it fits in beautifully with the blog. Good to know!
Alexandre III Bridge: Quintessentially Art Nouveau
Alexandre III, built from 1896-1900 is the quintessential Art Nouveau bridge. Here are a few shots taken in perfect “menacing clouds” kind of weather (mind you, we didn’t get much else this year in Western Europe). Statue 1 is a…
Nouvel’s Quai Branly Museum
Jean Nouvel is the architect of the controversial Quai Branly Museum. People who know Paris well, remember that for years on end the spot occupied by the museum used to be a wasteland turned into a car park or sometimes…
The Cambodian Pavilion at Cité Universitaire – B&W (Name Your Choice!)
The off campus students housing project is made of distinct pavilions representing different countries. This one is the Cambodian pavilion, with 2 different views, both in black and white. Name your choice! May 29 update at 7.00 pm, 4 votes…
Statues in The Park
A set of 2 pictures taken with my late Sony alpha 100 in Breteuil, the Château where you can see Puss in Boots IRL, well almost. The Château is a seventeenth century beauty, the statuary and the gardens are stunningly…
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