Taken with 18x telephoto lens from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, this shot squeezes in a lot of familiar Paris, with even more suggested here and there in the middle. There’s a corner of the Louvre, the dome of Invalides, Notre Dame at center, and several other spires.
How many more can you identify? And no, this is NOT Where in the World is TravelGumbo; he was on the Arc, making this picture.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
Well, I almost said Les Invalides, then saw it in the tags. Is that Ste-Chapelle between Notre Dame and the Louvre?
I had friends who lived across the road from the Grand Palais and recognized the roof, but couldn’t remember the name. I guess after 48 years some blanks are understandable.
Yes, it certainly is (the pierced tower).
And in the lower right foreground, a corner of the roof of the Grand Palais.
Think of them as opportunities for refill!