On Rue Saint-Dominique in Paris, the neon glow of the historic Thoumieux restaurant meets the golden sparkle of the Eiffel Tower in the distance. A classic Parisian evening scene where everyday life unfolds under the city’s most iconic silhouette.

The Assemblée Nationale in Paris, seat of the French Parliament, stands illuminated at blue hour. Built in the 18th century as the Palais Bourbon, its neoclassical façade was added under Napoleon I. For Paris 2024, the steps were temporarily transformed with vibrant rainbow colors as part of the Olympic cultural program, symbolizing diversity and unity against the backdrop of France’s democratic institutions.

The Vasque de Paris, designed for the 2024 Olympic Games, now serves as a landmark in the Tuileries Gardens. Shaped like a monumental balloon, it was first lit during the opening ceremony as the Olympic cauldron. Here it glows at sunset beside the Ferris wheel and the historic Louvre, blending sport, tradition, and Parisian spectacle.

Glass now has a Lightroom Classic plug-in — something I’ve been waiting for. I tried it today and it worked flawlessly: twelve photos uploaded in a flash. If you’re on Glass, I’d love for you to follow me.