Wednesday 3 November 2010

A Parisien Shop Window Photographic Composition


A Parisien Shop Window Photographic Composition


I enjoy finding different perspectives, but so many don't allow the multi-elemental content that this Paris Shop Front presented me with. These tiny little sculptures show the Gallic strength of character and by shooting the image from a low perspective I managed to balance them against the background of the classic Paris skyline.

The City Sector of Paris is one of the most open and friendly business centres that I've ever photographed.



The City Sector of Paris is one of the most open and friendly business centres that I've ever photographed.


Tall building make great photographic subjects, but I like to include people in my pictures. Many photographers get a bit caught up on the buildings, but I think that without a human purpose the buildings seem to lack character. I love this shot, taken with a little half frame camera called a Taron Chic. The quality of the lens at F11 is better than most Nikons that I've ever used !

A Lovely Old Photograph of a Paris News Paper Shop


A Lovely Old Photograph of a Paris News Paper Shop


When I'm on my holidays I walk everywhere. If I'm not completely exhausted from walking I haven't done enough. I study the streets, the people, the traffic and architecture. My camera acts as a memory jog for when I get home ... 


As this picture of a Paris News Paper Shop illustrates, even the most mundane things can offer an insight into your surroundings.

Picture of the Arc de Triomphe or Arc de Triumph depending on your preference.


Picture of the Arc de Triomphe or Arc de Triumph depending on your preference.


One of my favourite places to sit in Paris is the Arc de Triomphe, which is essentially a massive complex roundabout that would strike fear into the hearts of any civilised human being. Just sitting here for a few minutes will present you with some heart-stopping events including: Caravans and Bicycles shunting each other and Half Mad Tourists attempting to cross the 6 lanes of revolving traffic, completely unaware that there is a perfectly safe underpass.


This location seems even more dangerous if you happen to be from the UK and have a liking for driving on the left. Vehicles enter the roundabout at seemingly illogical angles and thrust their way through the throng, just like James Caan in Rollerball (an equally deadly pursuit).


Or maybe I'm just a Wus ;-)