Touristy Night Time Photos of Paris on Dec. 11th

[frenchmystiquetour]

I had nothing better to do last night and since I've been somewhat infirmed after a recent accident I decided to cheer myself up with a little night time stroll past the touristy sights in Paris. There will be nothing off the beaten path whatsoever in this little photo montage. Quite the opposite. If you've been to Paris before you'll have no trouble at all recognizing the sites. You're probably very excited to see some stunning night time photos of Paris during the Christmas season so I'm going to temper your enthusiasm right off the bat and let you know that the quality of the photos is far from good. My regular camera is temporarily out of action so I was using an old camera which in reality takes pretty crummy photos, even worse so at night. But if you've been dying to see some photos of Paris lit up at night during the Christmas season this may at least whet your appetite. For better photos you'll just have to wait for kerouac to do his Christmas tour. Here we go.



Place Carrée at Châtelet Les Halles



Art.


Saint-Eustache

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[frenchmystiquetour]

OK, the last few pix below are of the commercial street near my home outside of Paris.

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Fabulous photos, FMT, and I will be eternally grateful that somebody relieved me of Christmas duties this year!

Frankly, I find your night shots are superior to mine, because my camera overcompensates for the darkness and makes absolutely everything look like I am living in some sort of eternal twilight.

[bixaorellana]

Ooooooo ~~ these are wonderful, Fmt!

I'm a sap for monumental municipal holiday lighting, particularly when they intersperse all kinds of more modern touches in with the traditional stuff. It's all gorgeous ~~ the blue swags of lights, the last pic in #2, with the golden waves and the rays behind the statue. But the ferris wheel (3rd pic from bottom, #1) just about made my heart burst into song.

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I do have a bit of information about the Ferris wheel. It is the largest mobile Ferris wheel in the world (a bit smaller than the London Eye, though). However, it has been a very successful item, because it has up to now been sold in 57 different models around the world -- rare for something that is often "one of a kind."

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Lovely, lovely pictures as always. FMT.

There can't be any nicer and more magical place to be at Christmas then Paris at night time.

[frenchmystiquetour]

Wow, thanks everyone. I almost didn't post this because I was so disappointed in the quality of the photos. But since I had spent several hours walking around Paris taking these shots I didn't want it all to be for naught.

Honestly kerouac I much prefer your camera and your photos. With the one I used all night time photos are blurry and yours are so crisp and clear. I think your camera captures things the way they look to the naked eye. I was just telling the Mrs. that when I break down and buy another camera I want to buy the one you use.

If anyone has any good recommendations for a camera between 200 and 300 euros I'm all ears. It is crucial that it takes good outdoor day time and night time photos.

[hwinpp]

Good for us you had nothing better to do, FMT!

;D ;D ;D

Fantastic pictures.

[fumobici]

I actually felt like I'd taken a walk with you after looking at those, so they worked fine. I knew you'd work Galaries Lafayette and Au Printemps in here ;D

[lola]

Just lovely, FMT. Thank you.

[Jazz]

Gorgeous FMT! It would lovely to be in Paris in the Christmas season one year. I felt that I walked the night with you. You and Kerouac have given us special gifts in your unique ways.

[frenchmystiquetour]

Glad you all enjoyed your virtual walk through Paris with me.

[cristina]

Spectacular FMT! Not crummy photos at all, in fact.
I love all of your photos...and for me, the more Christmas lights the better. (We have very few municipal decorations in Phoenix, because the taxpayers think its a waste of money. I live in Scrooge-land.)

If it will cheer you up, I will post photos of my recent trip to LA. including a touristy stroll through Hollywood. All taken with my iPhone camera because the memory card in my digital camera went AWOL. You will look like Ansel Adams next me.

[frenchmystiquetour]

cristina - I still am not happy with the quality of the photos but am reassured others find some quality in them. Yes, municipal funds for beautification are sadly lacking all over the U.S. when compared to France.

I have never been to LA so I would love for you to post some photos of a touristy walk there. That would be kinda fun.

[thill25]

What camera are you currently using?

What type of camera are you looking for? Pocket-able? Long zoom? Good low light?

I'm a lurker...However, I really enjoy reading the boards and viewing the pics.

[frenchmystiquetour]

thill25 - I'm using an old Ricoh which takes OK pix during the day but not so good at night. Just looking for a good all around pocket-size camera for outdoor day and night pix. Lurk no longer and join the forum! Or just continue to lurk, which is fine too.

[thill25]

You should check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5...I have the older version (LX3) and it takes great day, indoor (low-light) and night pics. Not sure what the price point is in Europe...I've seen it here for $350. The only downside is the zoom range isn't the greatest.

I'll join the forum soon...I have some questions regarding an upcoming trip to France.

;D

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I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-T27 which is probably not made anymore since the models change so fast. The next model up was the first one that could put a GPS code into every photo and embed them in a map. If I still travelled anywhere, I might have liked that.

[frenchmystiquetour]

I'll keep those camera suggestions in mind when I have a few extra euros to throw around.

[thill25]

I registered. ;D Expect a post with questions about France and Germany soon.

[frenchmystiquetour]

Welcome aboard thill25. My wife just purchased a Nikon Coolpix and we're happy with the pictures it takes so far.

[Kimby]

Thanks fmt for this walk through Paris at Christmas time, for those of us who can't or won't travel over the holidays.

And for those who were on their way to Paris when the snowstorms closed all three NYC airports and cancelled ten thousand flights....

[frenchmystiquetour]

kimby - Glad to oblige you. I'm certainly hoping for you that your last sentence wasn't in reference to yourself.

[Kimby]

Nope, not me. But I feel for those who are stranded.

[auntieannie]

lovely night walk, fmt! was it me or the water was quite choppy? especially the last picture in answer No 2?

[frenchmystiquetour]

^^ If the water seems choppy I imagine it is just the result of the wake left by the boats moving up and down the river. Thanks for your viewing participation.