Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Almost surreal!


Did I take this photo at night or during the day? Hard to tell isn't it? Well, yes, I took it in broad day light when the sun was shining, only the light was so intense that it increased the contrasts and produced this "full moon reflection effect". I took it at Place de la Concorde, by the Seine (obviously!) where the have a large docking area for boats (imagine living on a boat at Place de la Concorde!). I had a walk there last Sunday hoping to take a few shots (I'm soon going away on vacation so I need to "feed the beast" in advance if I want to make sure there will be a photo a day on PDP while I'm gone!), but all I kept is this one.

8 comments:

  1. It is a marvelous trick-of-the eye and senses! Beautiful. And a beautiful way to begin a vacation. Have a happy one, Eric!

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  2. What a beautiful shot - I love that "full moon effect" and I never would have guessed it was taken in full sunlight.

    Bon vacances, Eric. Hope you have a great one!

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  3. Regarding "surreal": murder most foul, terrorism in Boston. I feel like a punch in the belly.

    Have a good vacation anyway, and I am looking forward to seeing you and my other Paris friends soon.

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  4. We get the same kind of light in southern California sometimes. Not today, unfortunately.

    Beautiful shot. I'd love to be there on a boat or on land, any time of day.

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  5. Wonderful photo! It reminds me of a painting.

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  6. Yes, reminds me of one of Whistlers 'nocturnes' or one of Monet's paintings of the Thames in London.
    Have a nice relaxing break.

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  7. Wow—great shot! Would LOVE to live on a houseboat on the Seine; wonder what the mooring fees are. Enjoy your vacances, Eric!

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  8. gorgeous photograph, it looks so peaceful and serene. complete opposite of the terror in Boston. enjoy your vacation Eric, you deserve it. Anne

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