Passing Through Diana Tunnel
Have you ever taken a photo while sitting in a running car in a tunnel? I did a couple of times and it’s not how fast the cars move but the lights inside that’s captivating. The tunnel that gave an orange flash of lights that hubby and I happened to photograph was the tunnel in Paris where Princess Diana died in a car crash. She died on August 31, 1997 which I recalled hearing on the radio though I was still in Davao. When we were in Paris a year ago we thought we might as well see this place. We took a taxi to drive us and the driver was so kind to point where exactly the crash happened. The pics may not be good to your eyes though.
The Pont de L'Alma Tunnel
There’s no stopping in the tunnel so it was hard to make a focus and there’s no way to slow down too. I guess the same goes in every tunnel.
The driver pointing the site of the car crash
Since it was impossible for the driver to stop the car, he just pointed where it actually happened. And hubby was quick enough to click the camera right when he was pointing. But I think he or I should learn more how to take pictures in a tunnel.
Colorful – PhotoHunt
I guess it’s too early to think of an icy Christmas, but summer ends so soon in my part of the world so I take time to prepare and look forward to it. Nah! What I’m actually thinking is about the “colorful” theme for PhotoHunt this week. I’ve had enough of colorful flowers so I’ll leave this object to my fellow photohunters. I found this pic in my digital archive though I don’t know if it’s colorful enough to comply with the theme.
The Palais des congrés de Paris
Voila! The Palais des congrés de Paris beautifully illuminated on a dark winter night. The lights all over the building dazzled me so much that I took a snap shot from the car. It’s a concert venue and convention centre in one of Paris’ administrative districts (arrondissement). Among the events held in the venue were the Eurovision Song Contest and the Tour de France ( the annual bicycle race ). I would not mind how cold the winter would be if I get to see colors like this each night. It somehow gives a warm and cheerful atmosphere amidst the cold winter nights. Ok, enough about winter and I’ll let this summer complete its season first. Quite frankly, I can hardly wait to see the colors of autumn again.
The Public – PhotoHunt
This is what I found for PhotoHunt challenge today. The public at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin were all in position to take photos of these camouflaged but pretend soldiers. The bear mascot was also in place to smile on the cameras. They welcomed tourists to this spectacular presentation that depicted the old West and East Berlin. And it all happened at the Brandenburg Gate where the militaries stood divided to guard their own posts, making sure no one from east would cross west and west to east. But now it’s only a scene so don’t be scared and get your cameras ready when you’re in Berlin.
At the Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate
The woman in the middle of the guards had nothing to do with them. She was among the public who wanted to be photographed and be a part of the scene of the day. Anyone could actually come forward and pose with the performers. It might be scary for children to see men in camouflage but the bear mascot was there to lighten them up. That’s how open Berlin to the public these days. I don’t know if they do this all year round but it was summer when we witnessed this reenactment of the past.
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