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Challenge: Rhythm IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: Paris
Date: Feb 10, 2014
Aperture: 5.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/100
Date Uploaded: Feb 11, 2014

 Photo taken from the top of Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Looking towards the main shopping street in the city, Champs-Élysées, and the famous Ferris wheel.

It's quite amazing to stop for a minute and watch and listen to the traffic from this point (not to mention the rotary around the arc and it's I-don't-know-how-many-lanes). The traffic goes by like a nice song with a strong, jazzy rhythm, visually as well as musically. Every car has it's role, some like to stay low profile while others contribute with a lengthy solo.

Shot in jpeg. B&W conversion in LR as well as some contrast adjustments. Exported from LR.

Statistics
Place: 11 out of 78
Avg (all users): 6.2736
Avg (commenters): 7.4545
Avg (participants): 6.4773
Avg (non-participants): 6.1290
Views since voting: 569
Views during voting: 194
Votes: 106
Comments: 17
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 02/19/2014 01:34:35 PM
Thanks moriuca. The view from the top is really something else.

Originally posted by mariuca:
Never went on top of the Arc de Triomphe and now you really convinced me to do it. The traffic seems controlled and God knows there is not.
I like a lot your shots and will place you in my favorite folder
02/19/2014 12:31:43 PM
Never went on top of the Arc de Triomphe and now you really convinced me to do it. The traffic seems controlled and God knows there is not.
I like a lot your shots and will place you in my favorite folder
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 02/19/2014 08:38:09 AM
From another time. Beautiful image!
 02/19/2014 05:54:23 AM
Thank you all for your comments. This one is my personal best in both place and rating.
 02/19/2014 01:00:34 AM
one of my favorites. very nice!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/18/2014 09:52:09 PM
great one 9
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 02/18/2014 08:18:39 PM
great shot!
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 02/18/2014 03:16:59 PM
Fascinating cityscape.
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 02/18/2014 12:40:24 PM
What a view! Excellent composition! It draw my eyes immediately to this photograph and its a feast to the eyes.
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 02/18/2014 11:30:58 AM
Perfect title for this busily syncopated photo -- the cars -- and the more sedate rhythms of the symmetric lines of buildings and streetlamps. Very enjoyable viewing. Black and white choice only emphasizes the rhythms. Excellent.
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 02/17/2014 03:55:55 PM
Wow, with the wheel at the end, that is cool.
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 02/15/2014 08:02:45 AM
Finding a hythm out of chaos when viewed from far away. Works very well. The circle at the end is a great item to have at the vanishing point. Your horizon has a tiltl.
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 02/13/2014 06:38:09 PM
Excellent shot
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 02/13/2014 01:58:50 PM
That's a very interesting perspective.
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 02/12/2014 03:32:28 PM
Has a real "classic" feel to it. It's a classic scene, obviously, but I think your hands-off editing helps this as well. It's not squashed by overcooking, and even the crooked horizon adds a casual "realness" to it.

I've been atop the Arc many times and you can certainly feel and see the rhythm. Lights change, cars race, the roundabout fills and empties, arteries clog and release. It's pretty amazing.
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 02/12/2014 02:52:31 PM
A perfect example for this challenge! Great shot.
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 02/12/2014 02:01:36 PM
I always enjoy topographic images with people. This is no exception but the toning seems a little flat. Still a very interesting shot with the carnival wheel in the distance.
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