Quasimodo View, a photo from Ile-de-France, North

Photographer's Note

Paris landscape from Notre Dame.This part of the building is known as "chimeras gallery", so called after the statues adorning the corners of the balustrade, and it stands 46 meters above the ground.
About the title, Quasimodo was the bellringer in Victor Hugo famous novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, published in 1831.This author described this towers as "Beutifully balanced parts of a magnificent whole".
Hope you like it

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Steely (895) 2004-04-24 3:37

I like this pano, especially the gorgolye chimera holding his chin , looking down on Paris.

The light is not harsh and details are good for such a big spread
My one complaint - I really want to see a much larger image

Good shot!

Ebbe (9625) 2004-04-24 4:56

A good panoramic view with a nice depth created by the foreground. The gargoyle looks very thoughtful and that supports the picture too.

Clochette (8076) 2004-04-24 7:38

Very nicely framed, Marco. The panoramic view is good, and including the gargoyle was a good idea. A beautiful view of Paris, thank you.

lost (694) 2004-04-24 12:32

Great prespective..well done..i like it a lot...

mkonjilp (375) 2004-04-25 18:31

Great photo of Paris. THe gargoyal makes the picture so much better. Very nice job.

Rockyboy (20598) 2004-04-27 15:10

C'est the continuation of my picture! Very nice framed with an excellent weather and nice colors. Well done! I think you can post a large version for this one.

carper (96) 2004-04-28 11:52

Sorry that I had miss this one Marco,
This vieuw is superm with Quasimodo looking over the big city. This is realy wonderful, sucg a vieuw as a panorama , wauw, Thank you for sharing this one. Great job

roconnell (327) 2004-04-28 20:32

A beautiful panoramic view with rich color and depth. The clarity and detail is fantastic.

rdans59 (263) 2004-06-05 12:55

I like this image because the gargoyle makes it stand out from a "normal" panorama. Even not considering the gargoyle, it is a neat and sharp view, with nicely balanced horizon line and rich colors. The statue adds a nice tension that makes the viewer follow its look.
Good work!

jhonny_blue (4956) 2004-06-28 5:29

Fantástica amigo !
Que bela composição você conseguiu aqui. Avho apenas que a foto merece um tratamento para realçar mais as cores, mesmo assim está ótima.
Parabéns !

orme (7219) 2004-07-11 22:14

A beautiful view of Paris, Macro. Very well framed. I especially like the 'bored' looking gargoyle on the right. Well seen.

Bogdan (205) 2004-09-12 17:46

i honestly like it more than steven's 'city of lights series'(sorry, steven). it is gorgeous.
Good choice of panoramic view.
Bogdan.

Cpamoi (10391) 2004-10-10 14:24

Nice panoramic view!

Good job!

rabani (9645) 2004-10-12 5:18

This is good Mark. You were pretty thoughtful to include the chin holding gargoyle to bring the viewer into the landscape. Well done Mark.A good example to show framing technique.

bgotauco (72) 2004-11-01 21:23

Wow - another awesome shot. Great composition... The gargoyle looks like he's admiring the view of Paris! Well done.

Didn't go up the towers as I'm scared of heights. Thanks for sharing!

aznegrao (10316) 2004-11-05 16:20

Otimo encadeamento Marco, a figura a contemplar Paris a partir de um icone e com outro ao fundo esta excelente. Grande composição. Saudações.
aznegrao.

marcelo_gomes (517) 2004-11-06 13:12

Puxa vida! O Gárgula admirando Paris. Que foto!!! Muito bem pensado. Ótima foto.

Jakou (642) 2005-01-06 14:38

Bonsoir Marco,

Très belle vue panoramique admirée par la plus célèbre des chimères "la stryge". Celle-ci, semble véritablement hypnotisée par ta photo...
Magnifique...

khmelins (960) 2005-03-16 11:24

Tem andado desaparecido, Marco..
This one I find one of your best. Reasons: composition of course, and not so visible pp as in all the other (too much clarifying imo :)
Nice to see you around.
anton

verde (957) 2006-01-11 18:21

I have resisted commenting b/c so many have already done so on this picture, but I can resist no longer.

I just love this picture. I have it saved on as one of my favorites. The Gargole's expression and position are just amazing. This gallery is so often photographed that I was sure there was no way to say anything original with a picture, but you seem to really have captured Quasimodo's view here.

That is one of my favoirte stories and this shot is exactly how I think Quasi feels.

thanks
b

macjake (98262) 2009-09-05 15:51

This photo makes me laugh...in a good way.
I love the way you make it look like he is overseeing the city.
Great creativity!
excellent job
I'm adding it to my favourite list!
Craig