MarkP Posted April 25, 2011 Share #1  Posted April 25, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was unsure whether to to post these here or in 'Architecture', but seeing the discussion in Doc's thread this seems to be the right place.  I think the Arch is an extraordinary structure albeit depersonalising due to its vast scale, and the corporate surrounds are somewhat underwhelming. The area is open and exposed, but as per Doc's images well utilised during working hours (and dead out of hours as are many corporate/commercial areas) It is well away from the 'classic' Paris architecture which it would overwhelm, but nevertheless perfectly in alignment with Arche de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Tuilleries, and the Louvre.  Arche de la Defense is so large that when my wife and I were first in Paris (in high summer) and saw it from the Arche de Triomphe it looked like a relatively short walk...it was 5km in 38° heat!  M9, 21Lux, 35 Lux   Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!                   Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!                   ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/150087-in-defence-of-la-defense-per-doc-henry/?do=findComment&comment=1655108'>More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted April 25, 2011 Share #2  Posted April 25, 2011 Ah la Defense !!! with critics and lovers of the future style It reminds me of the Louvre's pyramid !  Thank you Mark for all these beautiful images, taken in another way ! This may be allows us to see this monument from another angle  Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share #3  Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks Henry,  the Louvre pyramid (which I do like, and lets light into an excellent and efficient foyer area) is indeed good example of Parisian old and new.  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Regards, Mark ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/150087-in-defence-of-la-defense-per-doc-henry/?do=findComment&comment=1655133'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted April 25, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted April 25, 2011 Mark - Â A lovley set and the last adds nicely to the set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted April 25, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted April 25, 2011 Mark, Â A great set with the lovely patterns and geometry as well as tones and sharpness. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouic49 Posted April 25, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted April 25, 2011 a great set, like image 4 very much. Â Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted April 26, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted April 26, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very dramatic perspectives. Great series. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jogify Posted December 22, 2013 Share #8 Â Posted December 22, 2013 Great job you've done with the image buildup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted December 22, 2013 Share #9 Â Posted December 22, 2013 Super series. A great building, well placed (i.e. not in the heart of the classic city). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnew Posted December 22, 2013 Share #10 Â Posted December 22, 2013 Architecture without life.. that is the Arche de La Defense versus the Pyramid of the Louvre where thousands of people move through a day... Your pictures reflect the right atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted December 22, 2013 Share #11 Â Posted December 22, 2013 Absolutely marvelous and informative series! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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