*The Pyramid*, a photo from Ile-de-France, North

Photographer's Note

The Pyramid at the Louvre in Paris, France.

The glasspyramid was built in 1989 by the architect
Ieoh Ming Pei and serves as the main entrance to
the Musée du Louvre.

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shot with ISO 1600, some noise reduction done with NeatImage.

josepmarin, annaart, kmarscher, s_a_s_h_a, sabyasachi1212, yogi32, imrek, tigra, Yffic, pboehringer, krzbia, SAMANDI, vasilpro, jafadabret oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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partha (14023) 2006-08-27 9:09

Wow, Excellent frame with in a frame composition. Good symmetry.

danielswalsh (13597) 2006-08-27 9:09

Congrats Thorsten;

You've managed to find a unique angle on this famous structure. Very well managed exposure, excellent details, flawless symmetry.

Well done,
- Dan

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-08-27 9:11

Hi Thorsten.

An excellent simetry in the picture. The frame, used clearly, is a good point in the picture.

Rgs, Oscar

fotoguy22 (4795) 2006-08-27 9:13

Normally I have a real problem with dead-center compositions but in this case it works perfectly. Excellent photo, very well done!

SylFondacci (4087) 2006-08-27 9:13

Hi Thorsten,
Obviously a good one but a bit classic for me ... a good architecture shot !
Sylvie

jinju (14265) 2006-08-27 9:15

Full points for this major reason. Ive never seen a shot from this angle before of this pyramid. And thats something! Originaliuty, thinking outside the box. I like what youve achieved here. The foreground looks like an egyptian crypt, the pyramid fit that theme but its the Parisienne pyramid. Beautiful shot.

guillaumejm (0) 2006-08-27 9:27

Hello Thorsten
A wonderfull composition which is not an usual one. Light and colours are great.
Best regards
JMarc

delkoo (68) 2006-08-27 9:51

hi thorsten
clever framing nice composition to highlight la pyramide du Louvre.

nice one
didier

balatrek (7455) 2006-08-27 9:56

Hi Thorsten,

Fantastic image and fantastic colors, you show an interesting photography to us where the light is the protagonist, an interesting form to see this pyramid, Congratulations.

Regards

José

Nicolas_D (472) 2006-08-27 10:01

What a wonderfull composition Thorsten.
Louvre's Pyramid is one of the most fotographied monument in Paris, just after the Eifel tower. So, lots of picture allready exists, and to be original, you'll have to seek after a new point of view, or a new composition.
You've done it, and it's very beautiful! Composition, colors, sharpness,... a great shot!
Regards,
Nico.

jwmunro (286) 2006-08-27 10:20

Good morning Thorsten -

A unique view of an over photographed icon. I like how you have gone out of the way to show the icon from a unique perspective and in a different light.

I am not sure the image is level or if the perspective of the arch way is cause the illusion.

Thanks for sharing

behcet (479) 2006-08-27 10:45

Excellent symmetry and lighting!
Thanks for sharing
Behcet

grenoblegirl (77) 2006-08-27 11:16

Fabulous composition!!

Albrecht (11283) 2006-08-27 11:27

Hi Thorsten
You are in a well-known spot for fotographers, and you have managed to make a very good and central compo with beautiful colours and good DOF. Well done.
take care, Albrecht

THY (1659) 2006-08-27 11:36

Wonderful. I have never seen the pyramid in this angle, this hour.
Thank you for shaing. It is impressive.

Cormac (26565) 2006-08-27 11:41

Excellent! The totally symmetrical composition works very well with the pyramid, which is also symmetrical. The lighting is great too, and the natural frame of the arch is great. Superb!

leo61 (0) 2006-08-27 11:46

Hallo Thorsten!
Da macht man mal bei dem Scheißwetter einen Mittagsschlaf,Da haust do so ein tolles Foto raus.Tolle symmetrische Kompo und genialer POV.Ich glaube Du zeigst hier genau was Ming Pei im Sinn hatte;den Kontrast zwischen alt und neu.Ich habe die Pyramide noch nie von diesem Standpunkt gesehen,gratuliere,ein tolles foto,technisch perfekt.
Gruß,Andreas

jmdias (116341) 2006-08-27 12:03

thorsten

Marvelous work using light, sunset and using the door like a frame. Perfect.

Jorge

GLEM (3004) 2006-08-27 12:45

bonjour Thorsten,
photo trčs graphique et bien équilibrée. Techniquement avoir poussé ŕ 1600 est une bonne idée et le résultat est excellent.

tfs

jordilara (822) 2006-08-27 13:03

Hi Thorsten, original point of view and great composition, wonderfull colors. B R A V O!

wautersw (3647) 2006-08-27 13:40

Hi,

haven't seen it like this before. I like it.

Wolf

beatak (578) 2006-08-27 14:06

Tres bon cadrage symetrique et tre bonne nettete. Felicitations. Amities. Beatrice

lasscor (7640) 2006-08-27 14:46

Hi Thorsten,
Wonderful night composition.
Great pov, warm colors and light.
Very nice perspective and symetry.
TFS,
Corinne

josepmarin (59385) 2006-08-27 15:48

Hi Thorsten,
Excellent the POV that you have choose, with the door creating a very beautiful frame to the Pyramid. It is very good an elegant composition and with great lighting, still working to ISO 1600 you have obtained much quality in the image. The sky is precious, and I like the symbolic detail of the two lampposts flanking the beauty of the image like two guards.
Nice work.
Regards,
Josep

annaart (311) 2006-08-27 16:14

hi
It's very nice picture. Congratulations.
best wishes
Anna

ayobami (1353) 2006-08-27 17:34

I love shots taken from this position but have never seen anyone take it with the lanterns in the foreground as you have! It's a really nice effect though and emphasizes the entrance to this grand court overall! Nice!

peter1892 (1681) 2006-08-27 17:36

You've composed this one perfectly - the symmetrical efect is good, from the the two lights in the archway to the smaller lights on the ground leading up to the pyramid. a clear, sharp image with attractive evening colours.

osse (2808) 2006-08-27 20:00

Hi Thorsten
Beautiful shot and a great composition. Great colours, light, sharpnes, details,DOF and POV.
Well done mf

osse

recepyuksel (18640) 2006-08-28 10:41

perfect and nice symmetric composition, bravo

kmarscher (2887) 2006-08-28 11:51

The view inside and outside the doorway are compelling. The afterglow of the sunset creates a calming mood. very well done.

s_a_s_h_a (607) 2006-08-29 4:30

Hi Thor,
Amazing POV and composition.
Beautiful night shot.

Great job
Alex

Gdouble (0) 2006-08-29 13:56

Hi Thor,
Amazing light in this beautiful composition.
That's one for my fav's.
Guy

gilou530 (34) 2006-08-29 14:22

salut thorsten
trčs beau graphisme de cette photo, et les couleurs sont magnifiques, a 1600 le bruit est bien controlé
amitiés
gilbert

TheMystic (916) 2006-08-30 18:30

Hello Thorsten. Welcome back with a barnburner of a picture! Perfect symmetry and a shot that the DaVinci Code should be envious of...
Cheers
Otto

Davidwh (3662) 2006-09-01 15:34

Hi Thor,
Wow, what a lovely image!You have certainly managed to give a different and interesting perspective of this very famous and well-photographed attraction.The symetrics are just perfect.The management of the light is very good as you had to cope with different strengths (inside and out).Good detail and clarity as with the DOF.Good work my friend and keep well.
Regards, David

rahul__rahul__ (2250) 2006-09-02 12:02

Hi Thorsten
the natural framing of this building is beautiful. How the lights are on either side balancing and the pyramid in the center is very nice as well.
Good job
TFS
Rahul

Buin (42580) 2006-09-02 16:07

Hallo Thorsten!
Spät, aber nicht zu spät. Ein wunderschönes Foto. Die Pyramide aus diesem Blickwinkel habe ich noch nie gesehen. Da musstest Du erst kommen... ;-) Ohne die vielen Menschen und bei diesem Licht sieht das ganze sehr feierlich und etwas mysteriös aus. Ein tolles Foto!Grüße aus Siegen - und ein schönes Wochenende!
Frank

sabyasachi1212 (19779) 2006-09-03 4:27

Hi Thorsten,
The Pyramid now made so famous by Dan Brown is well known on TE as well. But the one you present here is unique in its POV. The execution is perfect with the strong combination of the natural and artificial light. Even at 1600 ISO there is almost no noise. Great Job!
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

pat0500 (21561) 2006-09-03 5:39

Hi Thorsten,
Excellent shot here ! Perfect symmetry, sharpness, very good POV and wonderful colours ! And without any tourists ! That's an achievement on its own... ;) The framing is well chosen too - bottom line you did a marvelous job, Thorsten !
TFS
Patrick

king (4242) 2006-09-03 7:35

Hello Thorsten
What a nice picture is this.
The pyramid has been posted so many times on TE, (I thought I had a special one: France/photo365275,htm) but yours wins.
Beautiful symmetry and I like the contrast between day (in the air) and night (foreground).
TFS
Greetings,
Huub de K.

Malyshev (2522) 2006-09-03 9:10

Hi,Thorsten! Beautiful angle for this shot! New idea for me!Very nice composition!!! Well done! Yuri.

nicole80 (2163) 2006-09-03 11:01

Hello Thorsten,
Magnific view of the Louvre Pyramid naturally framed by the main entrance.
You choose the blue hour with a sunset. Very good choice. Very good contrast between between blue and gold.
Congratulations,
Nicole

klennon79 (0) 2006-09-04 10:14

Hi Thorsten.
Great composition here! Very symetrical shot--pyramid centered as well as the light post on either sides of the arch. Great sharpness, depth, and exposure. The arch frames the view beautifully.
Take care.
Kirsten

gramma (3519) 2006-09-04 15:27

Salut Thorsten,

Trčs belle symétrie da la Pyramide du Louvre, bien mise en boîte et bien mise en page. Bravo !

Christophe

imrek (4) 2006-09-05 4:07

HI Thorsten,
i have seen here on TE many diferent pictures about french pyramid but this is the best one!!! Very good POV and composition!!!
regards,
imre

ndb1958 (9289) 2006-09-05 14:51

Hi Thorsten,
das ist ja ein geiles Foto.
Wunderbare Farben und ein fantastisches Licht.
Die Perspektive ist beeindruckend. Ich hatte sie vorher noch nicht so gesehen.
Gratuliere zu diesem Foto,
Nino

Yffic (6106) 2006-09-10 4:24

Hi Thor,

Your picture is well done.
Place is very well known but your shot is quite original with this strong symmetry.

Regards.

Yves

asival (5307) 2006-09-10 12:27

Hi Thorsten

Great composition and perfect light man

TFS

Assi

tabora (0) 2006-09-11 4:13

hello Thorsten,
Trčs belle compostion avce de belles lumičres et une trsč belle symétrie.
Amitiés Joseph

Kititit (813) 2006-09-13 11:14

wow, this contrast looks superb.
i like the colours too because there is a major black part against a colourful and lightned area.

well done

THEGHAT (43) 2006-09-17 10:40

Hi Thor!
I understand you liked the view of Taj Mahal.
You have the same eyes in this picture.
The white balance and the light is perfect.
With a digital, i would have be scared to use 1600 iso. It's great.
The composition is "gepflegt"

jrj (34843) 2006-09-17 17:27

Hi thorsten
A big bravo for the most creative and by that interesting shot of this place. The blend of old and new is well made as is the use of patterns and lines in the soft light. The pyramid is like floating and in all: Outstanding. Good work. (..and a pleasure by this critic that the photo pass the 100 points :-))))

pboehringer (770) 2006-09-18 10:11

Hallo Thorsten, there are so many shots from the pyramid at the Louvre that it is really easy to make a good study and compare the different tecniques and POV's. This one really stands up for different reasons. The symmetry is superb, the lights outstanding and the composition unique.
Absolutely great work!
Looking forward to see your pics from our capital.

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rafid76 (0) 2006-10-04 13:30

good framing, you gave us a very unique pov of an all known mounument. the colors are great. there isnt anything else you need done to this photo. great capture

DragonAngel (280) 2006-10-18 9:42

hmm.. perfectly shots at right timing. Im just not sure if it's vertically balance.

TFS
DA

batalay (41261) 2006-10-18 12:59

Thorsten,

I am late in congratulating you on this superb shot, but I enjoy the chorus of ET viewers who are in awe. Gretat composition, with both the symmetry, and the natural frame of the archway; the color and definition. I've been to the Louvre, but did not see the pyramid in the best photographic conditions. Thanks also for an image of mine on which you commented ("Walking Umbrellas). Greetings from Virginia, USA
Bulent

krzbia (398) 2006-10-23 12:23

Wow! This is absolutelly marvellous! Ideally symmetric and with just the right amount of light. I've been there few times but never at this time of day.

startacked (1403) 2007-04-08 16:09

Hi Thorsten,

This one is a postcard! Symetry and light is perfect. Excellent time of day with that orange-y horizon. I think that if you did use a prime, the distortion would not have been there and it would have been even more perfect. I love it though! Gilbert

arghya001 (324) 2007-12-04 5:35

Hi,
Amazing light, Good night shot. Nice POV good compotition
Regards
Arghya

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huyinghui (487) 2008-11-19 3:56

An excellently framed and composed shot, an image of symmetrical beauty....
Well done. Regards.

SAMANDI (302) 2008-11-20 2:07

Salam Thorsten
Very nice lights and good compose & expose
I like this photo
TFS
Regards
-- SADEGH --

Uhu (8609) 2008-11-23 8:19

Oh this is a great photo! I like it very much - and not only I like it, it seems. :)
Wonderful symmetry here.

vasilpro (41801) 2008-11-28 14:03

Hello Thorsten
Very nice geometrical photo with beautiful colors and composition.
Regards, Vasilis.

jafadabret (56501) 2008-11-29 10:14

Bonjour Thorsten.
On ne peut que trouver magnifique cette photo. La Pyramide du Louvre ainsi mise en scčne dans le cadre d'un porche majestueux c'est quelque chose d'une grande beauté. J'aime l'heure bleue pour le ciel et les lumičres sur la Pyramide.
Excellent !
Jacques

Benedict (7076) 2008-12-25 13:21

wonderful place so wonderfully captured and composed. good light management! framing is well chosen. froehliche weihnachten!
Benedict

diomed (13926) 2009-01-16 17:05

Hi Thorsten,
this is really a fantastic composition ! Congratulations
good week end
Antonio

kiks (12805) 2009-06-06 14:40

Perfect symetrie on this composition and i realy like the way you use the archt to frame the piramide. Light management is perfect. Great work
KIKs

jimkil (1706) 2009-06-15 2:55

Hello Thorsten
Superb gallery, I like this one very much, beautiful blue hour outside. The pyramid is seen through this gate and the lamps are a very added bonus. A well composed shot here, well done
Jim

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2009-07-26 9:29

Hi, Thorsten -

Exceptional light management here. And a good choice to go with square framing as well. The lampposts and the columns behind them somehow make the whole thing look "pharoanic."

How do you like NeatImage? I used to use (and occasionally still use) Noiseware Professional, and lately I've been using Dfine 2.0, which does a better job on most shots.

Regards,
Dan

archimatica (20648) 2009-07-30 7:30

Congrats Thorsten!
Excellent frame with in a frame composition, perfect symmetry and original pov.
Renzo

romalek (3126) 2009-07-31 10:48

Hi
An interesting and very nice staff, very nice light and colors
regards
Roman

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Photo Information

Copyright: Txxx Bxxx (thor68) (5586)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2005-10-03
Categories: Architektura
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma DC 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6, Microdrive 2GB, Hoya 62 mm UV
Naświetlenie: f/4.5, 1/50 sekund
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Temat(y): Trekearth Book 2008: Places [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-27 8:58
Ulubione: 1 [Widok]