To capture the magnificent Eiffel Tower in its typical brilliant lights is the most endearing desire of each and everyone visiting Paris. Maybe but not absolutely. In my case, it was. Even if you’ve had taken lots of photos of it on the first visit you would definitely take more on the next visit and it wouldn’t matter at all if the photos would look the same though in different angles. Well, it was what I thought the second time when hubby and I flew to Paris one winter day. But that thought changed when we saw the Eiffel Tower dazzling but not blinding in blue.
Highlighting Eiffel Tower in Blue
We had no idea why it looked different that time but once there, we learned that France had the presidency chair for European Union (in 2008) and to celebrate it the Eiffel Tower was embellished in blue. Aside from seeing the tower illuminating in the winter nights we anticipated a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve celebration. Unfortunately and as to our disappointment, the country banned fireworks the same year. But the Eiffel Tower disappointed no one when it glistened, switching colors from blue to white and to a shade of neon lights. It was more magnificent in the winter nights. But one had to be quick to snap a photo when it showed its different brilliant colors because it would only stay like that for a couple of minutes and then it would stay illuminated in blue. Lights were off in the day though.
Eiffel Tower glittering in blue and white
That’s how we captured the eminent tower not in its ordinary lights at night. What would be the next surprise and when? We never know till we get there again.
caite@a lovely shore breeze says
29 June 2011 at 01:55I agree…it is a must capture. and you did a fine job!
AussiePomm says
29 June 2011 at 03:38I never got it blue when I was there, I wished it was though!!!
Mines up as well at Spotting Sunsets
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Cafe au lait says
29 June 2011 at 07:10Beautiful shots.
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Marta says
29 June 2011 at 16:01I never heard of a blue Eiffel Tower. Thanks for expanding my horizon! Beautiful
Meryl says
29 June 2011 at 16:43That is really cool! Really pretty!
geni says
30 June 2011 at 00:31Wonderful colours, thanks for sharing your wordless wednesday!
Nella says
30 June 2011 at 11:05How nice the EIFFEL TOWER looks! I have never seen or even heard of it being lit with blue lights. It’s cool that they made it look different for a while. Nice capture!
Amor says
30 June 2011 at 17:37Wow that’s something new to me. Good thing you were able to witness and capture that. Buti andun kayo at that time.
JO says
1 July 2011 at 05:27so lovely! I want to go there someday.
SEO says
1 July 2011 at 19:37Ohh wow, that is stunning. i wish I could see it in person.
Marlene says
1 July 2011 at 22:51Thank you for admiring my pics. I, myself, wish to go back there if time permits.
We wanted so much to capture the entire structure so we had to stand on the bridge crossing the Siene River. I have pictures of it in close range but just part of it could be taken.
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2 July 2011 at 21:31I read more about Eiffel Tower,which is situated in London.I personally feel that It should in top wonders.I will cast vote for it..