Happy Birthday Tour Eiffel
I can’t help but laugh at the fact that about 80% of my photos I’ve taken since I arrived in Paris are of the Eiffel Tower. I’m such a tourist (trust me, in reality I’m not). That and I can’t help that it’s literally in my backyard. I’m trying to break the habit and get back to using my real camera again (all these shots are with my iphone- pas mal for night shots, ay? – it’s “saving for web” that hurt the quality most). But in the meantime, I thought I’d do my part to help celebrate the Eiffel Tower’s 120th birthday. The shot above left is what the Eiffel Tower typically looks like at night (and from my window, although I can only see the top of it), and to the right is what happens at the top of every hour- it twinkles for 5 minutes.
Recently, La Tour Eiffel started to look a bit more like this at night. It’s particularly cool walking under it with the blue lights.
And then last night, I was on my merry way near Trocadero and happened to catch a mini lighting spectacle. There were many, many more combinations than this, but these were the most festive to share.
Courtney
October 25, 2009 at 8:59 pm //
Oh I so badly wish I could be there to see that!
Anonymous
October 25, 2009 at 9:00 pm //
Hello Anne,
I am a freelance journalist living in Amsterdam and I am currently searching for photos to go with my article about Amsterdam markets. I loved your take on Noordermarkt and would be very happy if I could use some to illustrate my story. It will be published in an Estonian womens magazine. Please say yes and let me know – m.roose@investonia.com
I have a deadline in a few days time…
Thanks and I wish you lots of amazing photos:)
Margot
caroline duke
October 25, 2009 at 10:35 pm //
so pretty! the twinkling part is my favorite.
Marty
October 26, 2009 at 12:44 am //
Thanks for sharing, an amazing structure for a “temporary” structure. In a class all its own. You are in a great position to catch the moods of the tower.
MartyD
Catherine
October 26, 2009 at 12:50 am //
you seem to be absolutely loving your time in Paris… and great shots for an iphone..
megsheff
October 26, 2009 at 10:26 am //
I noticed that the other night too…was it just getting fabulous because it was Saturday night?
Also, on your suggestion, went to Jim’s last night and had an amazing time. One of the best things I’ve done since arriving in France. Thanks for that.
Daniel Gross
October 27, 2009 at 6:44 pm //
I am gonna have to get me one of those iPhones to be oh so cool like you Anne. Great shots.