Picture of the Day - September 13, 2009

"Sunset in Paris"

Photo courtesy of Vladimir Fofanov.                  (Click on the photo for a larger view) Paris is one of the world's most visited cities, and today's picture gives us just a small taste of her wondrous beauty. Taken at sunset from the Alexander III bridge, this photograph features the iconic Eiffel Tower in silhouette as a long day of sightseeing by countless visitors begins to wind down. Photographer Vladimir Fofanov used the following camera and settings to capture this amazing image: Camera: Olympus C750UZ Focal length: 6mm Shutter speed: 1/250 second Aperture: f/5.6 ISO: 50     Visitor Comments... Name: David Walsh Town: Schenectady, NY This is one of the most spectacular photos of Paris that I have ever seen. Amazing job Mr. Fofanov.     Name: Ed Morrison Town: Dunwoody, GA I've been to Paris several times and I don't recall ever seeing a scene quite so magical as this one. The next time I'm there I'm going to visit the Alexander II bridge and try to find this vantage point. This picture is simply breathtaking!     Name: Sonia Godenot Town: Jouvente, France Paris is lovely in autumn time. Good photograph.     Name: Diana Martin Town: Seven Devils, NC Wow!!!!!!!     Name: Juanita Ruffner Town: Negley, OH Just marvelous!!!     Name: Robert Schwarztrauber Town: Buffalo, NY What a wonderful perspective on Paris, I've never seen it captured quite that way before. Mr. Fafanov composed a wonderful scene with color and composition that truly shows this popular city in a spectacular way.     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Beautiful photo Mr. Fofanov!! I am never disappointed with the photos that greet us each day here at TP. Please share more of Paris with us!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"