From the Tour Montparnasse during the blue hour, an enchanting view of Paris unfolds. The sky has a deep, bright blue hue, just before night completely envelops the city. The Eiffel Tower, beautifully lit, shines like a golden beacon against the blue background, with the thousands of lights on the tower twinkling like stars. It towers majestically above the city, surrounded by classic Parisian architecture and the dark silhouettes of trees along the Seine.
In the distance looms La Défense, Paris' modern skyscraper district, where the glass facades of the tall buildings catch and reflect the last vestige of light from the sky. The geometric lines of the Grande Arche contrast sharply with the softer shapes of the rest of the city. As the city slowly lights up, the streets and squares begin to glow with a warm, yellow glow, which combines with the soft blue of the sky to create a magical atmosphere. The view feels like a perfect fusion of old and new.
About 15 years ago, I bought my first digital SLR camera. With this Canon D700, I started taking evening photography classes. After 5 years of lessons and about 100, 000 photos, the lesson programme came to an end.
After the course, I sought contact with a photography..
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