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Hôtel des Invalides


Hôtel des Invalides
Photo Information
Copyright: Alex Shainshein (s_a_s_h_a) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 294 W: 74 N: 417] (2961)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-11
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon D-80, Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED AF-S DX, Nikon NC 67mm
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/20 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Paris 2007
Date Submitted: 2007-07-15 12:53
Viewed: 576
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Les Invalides in Paris consists of a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. It is also the burial site for some of France's war heroes.
The Invalides were created under Louis XIV to come to the aid of old soldiers who had been forced into either panhandling or subsiding on church charity. So the institution of the Invalides was created in 1670 and quickly became home to a number of wounded soldiers. The plans were carried out by Libéral Bruan, and construction was finished in 1676. The dome crowning the church is the work of Jules Hardouin Mansart, and is a perfect symbol of the spendour Louis XIV wanted under his reign. The Church of St-Louis des Invalides, whose construction predates the dome, is Hardouin-Mansart's work as well, and many flags stolen from the enemy were hung here as decoration.

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 52 N: 1139] (4661)
  • [2007-07-15 13:00]

Hi Alex
3 guidelines, and all 3 pointing direct to the gold – a brilliant shot, great POV – sharp and detailed well done, compliments.
Jens.

Hi Alex :o)
Splendid view you captured ! Great sharpness and light, very well balanced, congrats :o) Excellent work !
Greetings
Marylou

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 101 N: 2260] (11419)
  • [2007-07-15 14:22]
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This is really a beautiful picture Alex.
Love the light here; something tells me this was taken early either in the evening or early morning...
I prefer taking pics early in the morning or in the early evening. The light in most places is very special then.

Great details showing here and I love the composition.

Cheers!
Anneke

Hello Alex,

Very nice panorama, fine detail and color. Well done!

Malik & Mary.

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3314 W: 789 N: 4432] (19950)
  • [2007-07-15 19:03]
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Hi Alex,
Wonderful view of this place. You captured an excellent light, here! I like your POV with the emphase on the golden domes! Bravo! Annie

Hi Alex,
Composition-wise all lines are pointing in the same direction and leading the eye to l'Hotel des Invalides.
But I just enjoy the picture with the gold.
TFS picture and information,
Els

Hi Alex,
Another excellent view of Paris. Perfect depth in this panorama. The trees on both sides act as frame. The lights of the cars makes it an attractive photo.
TFS
Hans

Hi Alex,

Beautiful! Great compo, nice sharpness and colours. Nice contrast too between the old buidling and the modern road with cars etc. Well done, tfs! Bianca.

Fantastic POV
Very sharp
Super detailed!

John

Hi Alex,

"Do not stand in the middle of the road, you will be hit from two directions" . .
You did great capturing from the middle perspective this grand buildings. Golden tips are fantastic. I love the composition of this image. Well done.

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hi Sasha, this is an impressive view and nice symetrical comp.
Very sharp, great colours. Good light control.

Great work! Yan :)
ps: many thx for your great words on "Little Island".

Hi Alex, an excellent POV. Good colour and lovely detail and nicely displayed in the elongated format. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Happy Belated Birthday Shelby’

Beautiful building and interesting note. The image is excellent because of the light and well centered building. The street is a nice focal point that leads the eyes straight to the main subject. A well thought and composed image. You used light nicely to give the image good exposure. Lovely place Alex :-)

Roberto

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1289 W: 69 N: 1538] (7679)
  • [2007-07-30 14:01]

Hi Alex
VERY nicely done with the framing of the building by the trees and the road leading the the front door balances the shot. Congratulations
Additionally, thanks for the comments on the naked skaters.
Dan

Hi Alex,after your lovely comment,I came on your gallery to discover this excellent,classic shot,really nice tele photo and scenery.
I have a simmilair one from Laos(later).
good job !
Best regards frrom Jan.

perfect contrast and light
nice wide angle
very clean picture
well done
tfs
M

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