My days have been filled lately with chasing the light. People always ask me what my favorite thing to do in Paris and I usually say walking. I walk for hours and hours discovering new parts of the city. But lately with this morning and evening light I have picked up a new activity… simply chasing the light. If you are wondering what exactly that is. I simply follow where the light is hitting the streets and buildings. It sounds easy but its all about timing.
You see this light isn’t so easy. Paris likes to play hiding games with the sun and can be moody at times. The sun rises around 6:15 these days so that means very early morning strolls. But they are worth it!
Then you also have the afternoon light which is so lovely when you find a hidden courtyard in St Germain de pres.
Just as the sun begins to set you can find the light hitting the buildings just right. Last night I found myself chasing the light which sun sets around 9:15. It makes for very long days but when the right is just right you can’t go wrong in Paris.
Very nice colors… Well done 🙂
gorgeous photos. what kind of camera do you use?
Thank you! I have a canon 60D
Beautiful photos, love the light. I used to live in Paris a while back, and my favorite thing was walking, too. I’d walk everywhere, day and night 🙂 Unfortunately, I didn’t have a good camera back then. Enjoyed your photos!
Thank you so much! I hope I brought back some good memories for you 🙂
Yes you did 🙂
nice
Very lovely pictures of light catching 🙂
Oh my God, i never thought of chasing the light. This is brilliant. Might gonna do it someday!
You must try it!
These photos are fantastic. I was there last summer and your pictures briefly returned me that still, content feeling that only the streets and buildings of Paris can offer.
You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad I could bring you back to that feeling.
These are breathtaking! What moments to catch.
I saw one of your photos on the HipParis blog. It was the loveliest one in the entire post.
You are so sweet! Thank you so much!! xo
very nice!
Thank you!
Great photos! I love when you said “It sounds easy, but it’s all about the timing” when referring to the light. It is so true but you do an amazing job at capturing the light in all its beauty. I’m new to photography and blogging and am inspired by your work.
You are so sweet thank you! It has taken years of practice and I am still working at it. But its incredible fun. Good luck with blogging and your photography!
Really nice pictures especially fond of the final one!
Would love to get your critique on my pictures as I’m just starting out:
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