Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Sunset over Tour Saint Jacques


On my way to dinner last evening, I passed by the Châtelet area while the sun was going down on Paris. The light was absolutely stunning... This tower - that was recently renovated as you may remember - is the only remain of a former church dedicated to Saint Jacques precisely! (See the whole story here). The other landmark you can see here is La colonne du Châtelet (The Chatelet column).

24 comments:

  1. Magnificent photo, Eric! Thanks to PDP I could tell my husband about Le Tour Saint Jacques when we wandered by the last time we were in Paris. PDP - entertaining and educational.

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  2. J'aime Tour Saint Jacques. The first years I visited, it was shrouded in mystery (and white construction sheets). When it was finally visible, I fell in love with it. The tower sits in a very pretty park, also.

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  3. I got so excited I forgot to tell you what a pretty photo you took. Well done.

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  4. Wowie zowie! Between the skills of Mother Nature and the skills of M. Tenin, the world gets a once in a lifetime moment captured forever on film! Magnifique is right - this is awesome. Merci, Eric! : )

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  5. This tower is a light magnet and you have captured it beautifully as well as the winged gold statue on la colonne. Nice photo.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  6. Striking photo, Eric! (I thought they were never going to unwrap the tour St. Jacques.)

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  7. A really beautiful picture! I've been to Paris many times and for some reason have never seen this. Something to look for next time. Beautiful! Thanks!

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  8. Se réveiller at admirer ta magnifique photos de la Tour S.Jaques...un rêve !

    Merci beaucoup Eric!

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  9. Eric, what a very lovely photo you've taken. The rising sun and setting sun light things up so beautifully. I'm very glad you passed by at just that moment. Thank you!

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  10. OK, I'm not a stalker, but I WAS in the St.Jacques square about 8 hours ago, trying to get their 'free' WIFI to work, so I'm feeling you, bro! ;~Sab

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  11. I was there at the same time, it was amazing ! It just looked like Paris was burning. The view over the River Seine and Ile de la Cité was stuning. I am glad you captured this short moment. thanks. Adrien

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  12. Gorgeous. Sunlight does such amazing things! And you were there at the right time to capture it. *sigh*

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  13. Wow! The light on the angel only (and not the column) is magic...

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  14. Did Carrie really use the word "film"? Whats that? Lol
    Truly beautiful, if not haunting Eric. Were you on your scooter?

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  15. Thank you everyone. I'm glad you liked it.

    and Sab "OK, I'm not a stalker, but I WAS in the St.Jacques square about 8 hours ago, trying to get their 'free' WIFI to work, so I'm feeling you, bro!" LOOOOOOOOOOOL

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  16. LOL Michael - yep, I guess my dinosauriness is showing! ;) There's certainly no film in Eric's gun! He sure can point and shoot, though.

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  17. A lovely, and very painterly, image. The last time I was in Paris, it was still being restored, and could not be seen. The result, especially in this light, is spectacular and gives us an idea of just how awe-inspiring such buildings (which I have been reading a lot about lately) must have been to the people of the Middle Ages.

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