Eiffel/Louvre/Haussmann architecture; spring blossoms, autumn golden.
The scouted ones
Paris golden hour from Montparnasse Tower
48.84° N · 2.32° E
Arc de Triomphe at sunset
Montmartre street view
48.89° N · 2.34° E
Paris Skyline at Sunset
Montmartre evening
Paris Rooftops and Eiffel Tower at Sunset
Le Consulat Cafe in Montmartre
Saint-Sulpice at Sunset
This iconic view is captured from the observation deck of the Montparnasse Tower (Tour Montparnasse). To replicate this shot, visit just before sunset on a clear day when the west-facing church lights up gold against the darker city. A 200mm focal length is necessary to isolate the subject from this distance; a 70-200mm or similar telephoto lens is essential. Tripods are often restricted on the open-air roof terrace, so bring a beanbag for stability on the railings or shoot handheld with a fast shutter speed.
48.84° N · 2.32° E
Paris Montparnasse Cafe
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