Pressed in Paris

Okayyou · #1 Posted: **Apr 3, 2012, 11:39 PM**

After a brief hiatus, the Euro tour is back. Set number 8, highlighting the city of lights, Paris, France. For those who may have missed previous installments you can see them here: Norway, Netherlands, Spain, South England, London, Edinburgh, Iceland

I arrived from Paris after landing in London from Iceland and catching the Eurostar under the Channel. Other than Berlin, Paris was one of the last remaining Major European cities that I had not seen. I was there during the heart of tourist season which meant long lines and extra rude waiters. There was so much to see I felt constrained even though I had four full days in the city. While I usually try to avoid shots of other tourists, it was simply unavoidable as there were so many. However, finding unique and intriguing shots of other travelers was harder than I imagined so I tried to get a little creative. Given it was my first time in the city I hit a lot of the famous sites and less back alleys and hoods. A shout out to paradox21, I read his London-Paris thread before I left and was able to get some night shots from the top of Montparnasse and the Arc De Triomphe. Pressed for time in the most pressed and dressed up city in the world, feeling the pressure from the suffocating hordes. I think that covers the title. This is a heavy thread so on with it.

A bit softer with the music this time.

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Fin

On to Sarajevo next.

montréaliste · #2 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM**

Great shots of Paris. By the way, which one is it? Paris, Teaxas or the one in Ontario?

Coeur de Pirate, a little local diva from Montreal, right on!

Kingofthehill · #3 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 12:45 AM**

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A little bit of retribution for the colonization of Africa? Hehe

arkitekte · #4 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 12:52 AM**

Daaaamn

Excellent thread!

ChiTownCity · #5 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 2:49 AM**

After viewing this thread I just want to throw away my lenses, burn my camera, and use my tripod as a sledge hammer and never look back!!! (*-* ) It's Just That Great!!!!

Illithid Dude · #6 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 3:00 AM**

Well, damn. That was very good, to put it lightly.

mongoXZ · #7 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 3:27 AM**

I remember after visiting the Louvre, my wife and I decided to wander around the nearby streets. We got lost and tried to hail a cab but for some reason they weren't picking up anyone. We walked and walked aimlessly for hours until dusk. Finally some random cab decided to stop. He was in a mad hurry so he sped throughout Paris passing by famous landmarks here and there, almost hitting some pedestrians and scooters along the way. It was like a dream seeing the Arc, the Concord, Eiffel, Sacre Couer through the cabbies' eyes. He didn't care. To me it was incredible!

I tipped him a couple extra Euros for the experience.

Greavsie · #8 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 3:28 AM**

what a city!

ColDayMan · #9 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 3:58 AM**

Flawless shots of my favorite city.

xzmattzx · #10 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 4:13 AM**

Great pictures!

Travis007 · #11 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 4:40 AM**

Thanks for this tour. I just fell in love with Paris all over again.

mousquet · #12 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 11:40 AM**

This makes me envious. I wish I had a decent camera and some upscale lenses and knew how to use them.

The Caulaincourt street of which a segment strangely runs on the graves of the Montmartre cemetery.

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Originally Posted by Okayyou

You may have felt that the gritty northern hoods of the city are fascinating and beautiful in their own way. The Goutte d'Or neighborhood around Barbès and the surroundings of the boulevard de la Chapelle up to Stalingrad are highly recommended to pretty grit enthusiasts.
Of course, you wouldn't go by night and you'd be careful about your equipment if you ever wandered around there, even during the day. Be careful in Paris anyways. You sometimes have to face rude behaviors over here indeed, but it's worth that.

Danny · #13 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 1:53 PM**

Spectacular thread and pictures, Okayyou!

Every picture is a work of art. Excellent photography. Beautiful perspectives. Your long exposure shots are amazing.

Now, I´m wishing to visit Paris.

Congrats and greetings from Madrid, Spain!

KillerIman · #14 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 2:01 PM**

great views of a fabulous city

diskojoe · #15 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 2:40 PM**

Only in Paris!

Lipani · #16 Posted: **Apr 4, 2012, 7:56 PM**

The opening shot to this thread is freakin' epic. Hell, the entire damn thread is epic! Thanks, Okayyou!

Coldrsx · #17 Posted: **Apr 5, 2012, 4:24 PM**

Spectac!

s.p.hansen · #18 Posted: **Apr 5, 2012, 4:42 PM**

I'm beyond words. A fantastic collection of photos here!

Nantais · #19 Posted: **Apr 5, 2012, 4:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by diskojoe

Only in Paris!

I am pretty sure there are homeless people elsewhere in the world...

Fabulous pics of Paris btw !

Crawford · #20 Posted: **Apr 5, 2012, 5:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by diskojoe

Only in Paris!

Last time I was in Paris, a drunken bum threw his wine bottle on the Metro third rail, causing an explosion. Everyone started running, thinking it was a bomb.

These are fantastic pics, BTW. I LOVE Paris, I just wish there were a few less billion tourists whenever I'm there! Still probably my favorite place to visit, and I never have a bad meal.