This series simply is a view from a ferris wheel.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
The concept of La Grande Roue (Big Wheel) in Paris was born during the 1900 World Expo! Like the Eiffel Tower, the temporary installation became institution! In 1900, the first big wheel in Paris was located on the Avenue de Suffren. It was removed in 1937 so that its metal could be recycled for other purposes deemed more helpful then. Pity people then had not recognized that fun is of the utmost importance!
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
Moving toward the entrance, truly, a large, pink cadillac approached. It reminded me of a song! Bruce Springsteen – “Pink Cadillac” (original)
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
Jardin des Tuileries Tuileries Garden at the silent fountain, and below-
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
– toward the Palace, now the Louvre
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
Barges on the la Seine in the foreground, and La Tour Montparnasse in the background.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
The D’Orsay Museum on the Quai Branley.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
The soft light of crepuscule (dusk) on the barges, the river and the tower.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
View: Champs-Elysee toward l’Arc de Triomphe and La Defense.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
Rooftops from Rue de Rivoli to hilltop of La Sacré-Cœur
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
The garden, the river and the city.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
The Eiffel Tower.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
La Place de la Concorde, Tour Eiffel in the background.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
A fountain in La Place de la Concorde.
Views from La Grande Roue Paris, Place de la Concorde
Place toward the National Assembly.
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