Carolina Wrens Set up Housekeeping in June and four hatchlings later
A few images from Paris
Patience
Walking back from Notre Dame along one of the side streets, I saw this gentleman waiting for a bus. The scene was so French, yet so universal. The patient, relaxed man waiting. The bike chained to a sign. The mid-street bus stop. People walking to and from oblivious. Shops getting ready to open. So French. So Universal. Trip the shutter.
A Different Perspective
I wanted a different view of the iconic tower other than the traditional snap that is taken from the Trocadero. Heading over to the Invalides to see Napoleon tomb, I was taken by this view, against the clouds and blue sky. Wide angle lens.
Impressive At Night
The tower is incredibly beautiful at night. The problem in the fall is Paris gets cold and often windy. Frankly, you find yourself working quickly, especially since thousands of others are nearby. The tower is really quintessential Paris.
So You Want An Effiel Tower . . .
I couldn't get over the number of vendors with their small Effiel Towers. Even portable lights to light them. Negotiate the price? Sure. Did I purchase one? Nope!
Away From the Crowds, Sorta
I wanted to get a shot of the tower that showed the Seine and the traffic bridge that runs undernearth it. This is a better perspective than directly across from it at the Trocadero. Damned impressive.
Emerald Isle Morning
Caught this sunrise, just as it was coming up over the
horizon. The sun's flare is not from a filter, but rather
from the high quality Canon L lens. Yes, there's post production,
thanks to DxO and Nik's Efex 5, super software.