PLACE DAUPHINE, PARIS

Image Number 96

The Square de la Place Dauphine on the Isle de la Cite, Paris.  One of the most enchanting and original squares in Paris.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1 second and aperture F25.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

PLACE DAUPHINE, PARIS

Image Number 95

The Square de la Place Dauphine on the Isle de la Cite, Paris.  One of the most enchanting and original squares in Paris.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/25th  second and aperture F20.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

BRIDE & GROOM

PORTE DAUPHINE, PARIS

Image Number 94

A bride and groom captured by chance at the entrance to the Porte Dauphine station on the Paris metro. Built in 1912 and undamaged by graffiti, it is a jewel of art deco design. 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/25 second and aperture F20.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

PORTE DAUPHINE METRO, PARIS

Image Number 93

The entrance to the Porte Dauphine station on the Paris metro. Built in 1912 and undamaged by graffiti, it is a jewel of art deco design.  

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1/25 second and aperture F11.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

TGV'S, GARE DE LYON, PARIS

Image Number 92

The Concord of trains in the most beautiful station in the world?  TGV's poised to burst upon Europe and travel at over 300 kmh.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1 second and aperture F16.  80 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE BLUE TRAIN RESTAURANT

GARE DE LYON, PARIS

Image Number 91

The most beautiful railway dining room in the world?  The Gare de Lyon and the wonderful Blue Train restaurant were built together with other iconic Paris buildings to celebrate the 1900 Exhibition.  Paintings on the ceiling depict the landscapes from the French rail network.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 at ISO 800 to manage the low light.  A 28mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens was used to manage depth of field.

 

THE BLUE TRAIN RESTAURANT

GARE DE LYON, PARIS

Image Number 90

The most beautiful railway dining room in the world?  The Gare de Lyon and the wonderful Blue Train restaurant were built together with other iconic Paris buildings to celebrate the 1900 Exhibition.  Paintings on the ceiling depict the landscapes from the French rail network.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 at ISO 800 to manage the low light.  A 28mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens was used to manage depth of field.

BLUE TRAIN RESTAURANT

GARE DE LYON, PARIS

Image Number 89

The most beautiful railway dining room in the world?  The Gare de Lyon and the wonderful Blue Train restaurant were built together with other iconic Paris buildings to celebrate the 1900 Exhibition.  Paintings on the ceiling depict the landscapes from the French rail network.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand held Phase One 645 at ISO 800 to manage the low light.  A 28mm wide angle Schneider Kreuznach lens was used to manage depth of field.

CAROUSEL, TROCADERO PARIS

Image Number 88

Up the hill from the Eiffel Tower this lovely  carousel sits in the park of the Trocadero.  Best photographed with its lights ablaze, later afternoon and dusk are the ideal times to capture the magic.  The Eiffel Tower is so iconic that only a glimpse is enough to place the location.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 7/10 second and aperture 7.1.   45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CAROUSEL, PARIS

Image Number 87a

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower is a spectacular carousel.  Best photographed with its lights ablaze, later afternoon and dusk are the ideal time to capture the magic.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/3 second and aperture F9.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

 

EIFFEL TOWER & CAROUSEL PARIS

Image Number 87

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower is a spectacular carousel.  Best photographed with its lights ablaze, later afternoon and dusk are the ideal time to capture the magic.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 100. Exposure of 1/3 second and aperture F9.  28 mm Schneider Kreuznach lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CAROUSEL EIFFEL TOWER PARIS

Image Number 86

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower is a spectacular carousel.  Best photographed with its lights ablaze, later afternoon and dusk are the ideal times to capture the magic.  The Eiffel Tower is so iconic that only a glimpse is enough to place the location.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 2 seconds and aperture F22.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

PUCCI PARIS

Image Number 85

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.  This window by Pucci was one of the most striking.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/20 second and aperture F7.1.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

DOLCE & GABBANA PARIS

Image Number 84

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 1.6 seconds and aperture F22.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

AVENUE MONTAIGNE PARIS

Image Number 83

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 3/5 second and aperture F22.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

CHANEL PARIS

Image Number 82

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 1/2second and aperture F22.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

VERSACE PARIS

Image Number 81

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

MAX MARA PARIS

Image Number 80

Ave Montaigne, which runs between the Champs Elysees and Pont d'Alma, concentrates almost all the haute couture houses in Paris in a single strip a few hundred meters long.   Side by side, and sharing the same street presentations, they all have doormen who try in vain to chase photographers away.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 50. Exposure of 2 seconds and aperture F22.  45 mm Phase One lens.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.  

THE GRAND PALAIS PARIS

Image Number 78a

The Grand Palais photographed at nine pm from the Alexandre III bridge.  Built together with the bridge for the 1900 Universal Exhibition,  the Grand Palais now houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645 Camera at ISO 35. Exposure of 10 seconds and aperture F9.  150 mm Schneider Kreuznach telephoto lens with leaf shutter.   The image was captured on a Phase One IQ180 80 megapixel digital back.