In July of 2010 of I did a week photo series of blogs about Place de la Concorde, thinking I had exhausted every possible photo op. A few months I discovered a new photo opportunity I had missed.
I was walking down rue Boissy d'Anglas in March on a overcast day, and on the side of the Hotel Crilllon I noticed a line of beautiful lanterns dangling all in a row looking on to Place de la Concorde.
Before that I was on Place de la Concorde in February on a rare winter sunny day and re-shot some of the earlier shots I had taken in 2010. Even though the shots are similar, the light and composition looks different.
Below are links from Place de la Concorde Week from 2010, so you can see the difference. What do you think?
http://www.ipreferparis.net/2010/07/place-de-la-concorde-week-1-the-fountains.html
http://www.ipreferparis.net/2010/07/place-de-la-concorde-week-2-statues.html
http://www.ipreferparis.net/2010/07/-place-de-la-concorde-week-3-lampposts.html
http://www.ipreferparis.net/2010/07/-place-de-la-concorde-week-4-eiffel-tower.html
New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.
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New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
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I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
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nice series. I like the first one the best.
Posted by: Anne | July 26, 2012 at 05:26 PM
What struck me immediately is the gold atop the obelisk. I don't remember it at all, and I've been in Place de la Concorde hundreds of times. I was wondering at first if it might be the light, but no, it's unquestionably gold.
Posted by: David | July 26, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Lovely Richard. Thank you !
Posted by: ann | July 27, 2012 at 07:41 AM
Love the photo with the Eiffel Tower in the background, also the photo with the roses is very well done! Thanks for sharing Richard!
Posted by: lori | July 27, 2012 at 07:42 AM
I think your photographer's eye has vastly improved! I choose the current pics.
Posted by: Nelda | July 27, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, every single one of them. I adore your compositions. Thank you so much! You are filling my senses beyond words!
Posted by: Vicki | July 27, 2012 at 07:44 AM