Sunday, March 24, 2013

More beautiful than ever...


Well, it may be cold and rainy in Paris, but we have this! I passed by "the Tower" last evening on my way to a dinner party and thought it was more beautiful than ever... So here you go: Miss Eiffel Tower, in the "flesh"!  FYI, it took 2 years, 2 months and 5 days to build it and inaugurated on March 31st, 1889.

19 comments:

  1. A classic choice - Always a favorite and this is a great shot! I wonder if the new "1st floor" entrance is done yet? It was under construction during my last visit.

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    1. Stuart (below), who happens to live on street away from the Eiffel Tower, knows it all ;-)

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  2. You are right, more beautiful than ever!

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  3. What a stunning photo! She is truly beautiful.

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  4. Spectacular image. Lucky you - dinner party/Eiffel Tower. Smashing combination.

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  5. OMD—that's what I said when this page opened! You've captured her magic for sure, Eric. (Now if they'd just turn the lights off on the monstrosity in the background . . .)

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  6. Regarding work on the first level, I believe the renovations will be complete in 2014. In the meantime, the perimeter is still open as are the 2nd and 3rd levels. There is an interesting description of the changes on the ET official web site including a before and after image.

    Your photo captures well the immensity of the tower from up close, Eric. You're really getting your money's worth from that new lens.

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  7. Paris will remain one of our most memorable cities...just glorious in every way. Blessings!

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  8. MAGNIFIQUE!!
    I'll be there soon,April 10th
    merci beaucoup
    Cyndi

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  9. Bonjour Eric

    Et les cloches de Notre Dame hier!!!

    How is the ringing of the new bells ?

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    1. Well I missed it (and though it was in my agenda!)... But I'm sure I'll have a catch up occasion for Estear!

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  10. What a beautiful photo. I love Paris!

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  11. I never get tired of seeing the Eiffel Tower. It is a stunning picture Eric and makes me miss Paris (rainy or not!). Anne

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  12. What a stunning picture!!! You're getting better, better and better. Thank you for making my eyes happy.

    Partini

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