The French tricolor hangs beneath the Arc de Triomphe at dusk, its colors framed against the illuminated stonework and the evening sky. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 and completed in 1836, the monument honors soldiers who fought and died for France, and today stands as a national symbol of remembrance at the top of the Champs-Élysées.
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.
Any Glass users on Micro.blog? I would love to see your feeds. I am new on Glass. This is my Glass Feed. Photos look gorgeous but not many users from what I can see.
