Versailles Sunset and Fireworks 2

As promised, here are the fireworks photos. I found a fireworks setting on my camera (Thanks, Meredith!), and experimented with it. The photos came out more abstract, which I thought were more interesting than conventional fire works photos. What do you think, do you like these?

Thanks again Pascal from http://www.parismarais.com for a great evening and your chic convertible. I also want to thank Mrs Ajoubair, Opus 64 press agency and Mrs Marie-Jo Lecerf for providing tickets to the spectacle for us.

The fireworks show is every Saturday night till September 14, starting at 11PM and the fountains show starts at 9PM. Tickets are 23 euros.

http://en.chateauversailles.fr/prepare-my-visit-/single/tickets-and-rates/billets-et-tarifs/les-grandes-eaux-1-en

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 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 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.
 Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com 

Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour

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.

Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
 

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.

Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.

 

Comments

[Jennifer]

Hi,
I am fairly new to your blog and wanted to tell you that I'm enjoying it very much.

It's been a long-time dream of mine to visit France someday. Being able to learn about it and see it through your posts are great.

Thank you & have a nice day.

[richard]

thanks for reading my blog and glad you like it.
richard

[Marcia]

Terrific photos, Richard

[Sarah]

These photos are amazing

[Sherri]

These are beyond amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[Bill]

You do possess an amazing Artist's eye for photography! The great majority of your photos truly are works of art..

[Lynn]

I LOVE THEM! I LOVE THEM! I LOVE THEM! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[Francelle]

The abstract results make for very interesting photos! Nice work--you and your camera.

[Claudia]

WOW RICHARD!
THESE SHOTS ARE SOME OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN OF FIREWORKS!!!!!!!!!

[Betsey]

Love those pictures. I have to see if I have a setting like that on my camera. And then find some fireworks. Might have to go back to Versailles to find them though.

[joy]

WOW ! Your fireworks setting on your camera provided pictures that are absolutely fantastic!