Archive for ‘France’

February 9, 2012

American Cemetery, Normandy

Picture of flag lowering ceremony, American Cemetery, Normandy, France

Flag lowering ceremony, American Cemetery, Normandy, France

At 4:30pm each day, the two American flags which fly over the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial are lowered.

(See more pictures from the American Cemetery on Journey Photographic here)

January 12, 2012

Repost: Arc de Triomphe

Duotoned picture of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Arc de Triophe, Paris, France

I know it’s not the traditional view of the Arc de Triomphe, but this is how I remember it – looming overhead while the tourist bus recklessly plunged through the insane traffic which surrounds it.

(See more pictures from Paris on Journey Photographic here)

November 29, 2011

Sails, La Defense, Paris

Black and white picture of man under the sails of the Grand Arch, La Defence, Paris

Sails, Grand Arch, La Defense, Paris

Hey guys, apologies for the lack of posts – looks like the autopost function is not so automatic right now!  Have the picture that should have been posted a week ago while I try and get things sorted out :)

A man stands under the sails of La Grande Arche de la Défense.  The business district may not be on everyone’s must-see list when visiting Paris, but the architecture is incredible.

(See more pictures from La Defense on Journey Photographic here)

October 19, 2011

Mud Flats, Mont St Michel, France

Black and white picture of mud flats, Mont St Michel, Normandy, France

Mud Flats, Mont St Michel, Normandy, France

On a cold, overcast day, the light playing over the mud flats surrounding Mont St Michel illuminates a simple, but subtly beautiful landscape.

(See more pictures from Mont St Michel on Journey Photographic here)

July 25, 2011

Grand Staircase, Palais Garnier, Paris

Black and white picture of the grand staircase, Palais Garnier

Grand Staircase, Palais Garnier, Paris

The Grand Staircase is the centerpiece of the Palais Garnier, otherwise known as the Paris Opera.  This Opera House was the inspiration for the Opera House of The Phantom of the Opera.

(See more pictures of the Palais Garnier on Journey Photographic here)

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