The Amalfi Coast.

The amazing Amalfi Coast at Positano…

Anyone who has ever visited the Amalfi Coast has determined to make a return trip. That’s the allure of this amazing part of the world. Little villages magically glued to the sides of rocky cliffs, brilliant blue ocean, lovely people, great food… Could you ask for more??

This is a twilight shot looking northwest over the town of Positano. I was in a bit of a hurry here – not because the light was perfect and I needed to make my award winning shot… no, the little cafe across the street was distracting me from my work with it’s incredible food aromas… One more shot then off to il Trattoria.

Positano along the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

Positano along the Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

 

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Sunrise in Venice

Sunrise over Venice Italy…

The tiny island city of Venice is full of captivating views… of course the best time to see them is often sunrise. This is Santa Maria della Salute, just as the sun is crawling up the sky.

Sleeping in is great – especially if you’re on vacation. But if you’re in Venice, make sure to see the sunrise at least once. You’ll be glad I made you do it!

Sunrise over Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy

Sunrise over Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, Italy

 

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Musee du Louvre at sunset

Oh what a sunset…

One of those rare – and wonderful experiences.  Cloudy all day long and at the last few remaining moments of daylight, the sun pops out from under the heavy cloud cover and creates an impossibly brilliant view.

This time I was in the middle of setting up for an evening Photo Tour Class when the sunlight hit the ancient architecture with the force of a tornado.  Needless to say, the class instantly broke-up, everyone scattered to create photos for the 45 seconds of breathtaking beauty that we were treated to.

This is one of mine – there was certainly no time to set up a tripod, but pretty colors none-the-less:

Canon 5d MkII EF-24-105 at 32mm ISO 200 f8 1/30 sec

Sunlight and reflections at Musse du Louvre, Paris France

Sunlight and reflections at Musse du Louvre, Paris France

 

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Twilight view in Paris

Twilight view down Rue Laffitte toward the columns of the ancient Notre Dame de Lorette with the domes of Sacre Coeur looming beyond.

Canon 5d mkII EF70-200 with 1.4 extender at 280mm, f22 ISO100 30 sec.

For a link to some great Paris fine art:

paris night art

 

 

Twilight over Notre Dame de Lorette with Basilique du Sacre Coeur beyond, Paris Ile de France, France

Twilight over Notre Dame de Lorette with Basilique du Sacre Coeur beyond, Paris Ile de France, France

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Spring in Paris

One of the most photogenic cities in the world – Paris!  Add blossoming trees, flowers, and the excitement of spring, and you have a photographers dream.

For the months of May and June, 2013, I will be joining Better Paris Photos in guiding photographers through this beautiful city.  We have a full range of photo-tour options including classic and iconic scenes as well as images and locations that are known only to locals.

Come join me for a photo tour that fits your interests and experience.  Not only will your images improve, but you will also come away inspired, with a fresh desire to continue your artistic journey.

www.betterparisphotos.com

 

Statue Jardin des Tuileries Musee du Louvre Paris France

Good Samaritan Statue in Jardin des Tuileries with Musee du Louvre beyond, Paris France

Arc de Triomphe Parc Monceau Paris France

Arc de Triomphe framed by the entry gates to Parc Monceau, Paris France
Lamps and achitecture in Place des Vosge - the oldest public square in Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Lamps and achitecture in Place des Vosge – the oldest public square in Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Twilight Arch de Triomphe Paris France

Twilight at Arch de Triomphe, Paris France

Window display Laduree Bakery Patisserie Tea Shop Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris France

Window display of Laduree Bakery, Patisserie, and Tea Shop, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris France

Chapel Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France

Maarten de Vos – “The Virgin” Chapel in Cathedral Notre Dame, Paris France

Sunset in Place de la Concorde, Paris France

Sunset in Place de la Concorde, Paris France

Twilight in the cobblestone streets of Monmartre with Tower of Basilique du Sacre Coeur beyond, Paris France

Twilight in the cobblestone streets of Monmartre with Tower of Basilique du Sacre Coeur beyond, Paris France

Park bench along ivy covered wall in the garden of Hotel de Sully, les Marais, Paris France

Park bench along ivy covered wall in the garden of Hotel de Sully, les Marais, Paris France

Dusk over the Eiffel Tower and River Seine, Paris France

Dusk over the Eiffel Tower and River Seine, Paris France

Sunset over Palais Garnier - the Opera House - viewed from top of Printemps, Paris France

Sunset over Palais Garnier – the Opera House – viewed from top of Printemps, Paris France

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Manicured boxwoods in garden of Hotel Carnavalet in les Marais

Tower of Trinite d' Estienne d' Orves Church with Sacre Coeur at twilight, Paris France

Tower of Trinite d’ Estienne d’ Orves Church with Sacre Coeur at twilight, Paris France

Twilight at Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Paris France

Eiffel Tower Ecole Militaire Paris France

Eiffel Tower with Ecole Militaire beyond at twilight, Paris France

Cathedral Notre Dame River Seine Paris France

Twilight over Cathedral Notre Dame and River Seine, Paris France

Fountain of River Commerce and Navigation Place de la Concorde Paris France

Fountain of River Commerce and Navigation (1840), Place de la Concorde, Paris, France

Basilique du Sacre Coeur Montmartre Paris France

Early morning below Basilique du Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Paris France

Paris Arc de Triomphe Paris France

View over Paris from the top of Arc de Triomphe, Paris France

Cafe tables chairs Place du Tertre Montmartre Paris France

Cafe tables and chairs waiting for customers in Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris France

Interior lower chapel Sainte Chapelle Paris France

Interior of the lower chapel, Sainte Chapelle, Paris France

Metro stop Saint Michel Latin Quarter Paris France

Evening at the Metro stop Saint Michel in the Latin Quarter, Paris France

Eiffel Tower Paris France

Setting sun illuminates the Eiffel Tower and the buildings of Paris for a brief moment under heavy clouds, France

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