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architecture, Eiffel Tower, family travel, Montparnasse, Paris, Photography, postaday, sunset, travel
EIffel Tower from the Montparnasse Tower, Paris, France
One evening, we decided to see the view off the top of the Montparnasse Tower, a 56-story building in Montparnasse. It is an unattractive piece of boring business architecture (I’d hate to work in the building because you can tell by its design that not all the offices have windows) and is quite out of place in the neighborhood. One of the jokes about the building is that the reason the view from its terrace is so spectacular is because in the Montparnasse Tower is the only place in Paris where you can’t see the Montparnasse Tower.
We didn’t know that the Eiffel Tower was lit at night. As we were watching the last bit of sunset behind it, the Eiffel Tower suddenly lit up, its silhouette glowing as the sunlight faded.
See more interpretations: Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette
mrscarmichael said:
And the Montparnasse Tower is the only place you can see the Eiffel Tower in all its parallel glory. I always tell people to go up there – quicker, cheaper and just a little bit different. great pic – wouldn’t have got that from the ET.
Margaret said:
Exactly. I saw lots of views of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the one from the M. Tower was my favorite.
the drunken cyclist said:
Great shot. Love and miss Paris!
jbheronneau said:
The iron lady is always impressive :)
I drive close to it everyday, but I never get bored of it….
Here is my entry for this week… Hope to see you around!
http://jibsphotography.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/weekly-photo-challenge-silhouette/
PrettyGee said:
Really amazing shot. One of my dream is to visit Paris.
Alice said:
What a wonderful surprise. Silhouettes her might be meat-packing plants…
adinparadise said:
Beautiful sky, beautiful tower. :)
ramificationphotography said:
Fantastic shot!
Browsing the Atlas said:
Beautiful picture. It made me chuckle, though, because when we got back from Paris and started looking through our pictures, it was, “Oh, here’s a picture of the Eiffel Tower. Here’s another one. Here’s another one. Another one.” It’s impossible not to snap away, isn’t it?
winsomebella said:
Nice one :-)
Gayle Alstrom said:
I’ve photographed the Eiffel Tower, too, but it looks terrible next to yours.
Profiteroles & Ponytails said:
That’s not a view that you see everyday! Looks like it was well worth the visit to Montparnasse Tower.
The Wanderlust Gene said:
Mrscarmichael’s right – a view of paris needs the Eiffel Tower in it, so going to the Montparnasse Tower at sunset was a fantastic idea – and what a stunning shot! I’ve always been a bit naughty in Paris, there’s so much to do and see I seem always to forget about taking photographs! When i look at shots like this I wish I’d persevered more and just keep my fingers crossed that my memory banks don’t seize up in old age :)
jheem said:
Breathtaking!
Holly said:
Gorgeous!
neve16 said:
I love Paris, such a great city. You have amazing photos :)
Any Lucky Penny said:
Wow!!! Beautiful! Your picture makes me so excited thinking about my trip to France next year! My friends are getting married in Rennes next summer and I can’t wait to go :D
Anne Lawson said:
I think the layers of colours adds to making this a stunning photo!
Stephanie - The Travel Chica said:
Perfect timing to get that photo.