Mail Call!
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Here's something I wish that I'd known about beforehand. Tucked into the first floor of the Tower next to the gift shops, is a tiny post office. Pick up une carte postale and a stamp and have itもっと詳しく
Tower Trivia
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Here's a bit of trivia about the Eiffel Tower, French car manufacturer Citroen used the tower as a giant billboard between 1925 and 1934 – the company name was emblazoned on the tower using aもっと詳しく
Queue Up
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
That line keeps getting longer and longer. There's a few people like us, not having to wait in line because they have advance tickets, but the majority is standing in that horrific line. I don't knowもっと詳しく
Feeling Chilly
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
I'll be glad when our time comes to go up the Eiffel Tower. Waiting outside is making Kathy feel cold. I'm wearing a thinner jacket and I'm feeling fine. Maybe because I'm moving around so much takingもっと詳しく
A Great Photo Shoot
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
It's nearly impossible to find a bad view of the Eiffel Tower. I'm so happy with how my shots are coming out. I keep on discovering new views and angles and everything looks great! Some, like thisもっと詳しく
A Little History
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
When Germany occupied France during the second World War, Hitler ordered that the Eiffel Tower be torn down, but the order was never followed through. French resistance fighters got their revenge,もっと詳しく
Going Up!
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We're inside the elevator and starting to go up the Eiffel Tower. I had expected the elevator to be in the center of the tower but, instead, it's on the side of the towers and goes up at a slightもっと詳しく
Halfway There
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
We made it to the first level but we're still only about halfway to the top. The general admission ticket only takes you up this far and you have to buy the upgraded ticket if you want to get to theもっと詳しく
Take a Peek
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
I like the design of these viewers. They look very old fashioned and, despite being so polished, have that old-world European look to them. We're not high up enough to need these viewers yet but it'sもっと詳しく
Golden Hour
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
I see that the sun is just starting to go down so we've timed our visit perfectly. In getting here now, we'll be able to enjoy the Eiffel Tower during the day, at sunset and also at night. Before weもっと詳しく
Feeling Cold
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
It was a bit colder being up so high with little protection from the wind but I was surprised by how cold Kathy was feeling. I was fine with just my jacket but Kathy actually zipped up her winterもっと詳しく
Ready to Go Up
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We opted to get the tickets that let us go all the way to the top of the Eiffel Tower and we’re ready to ride the elevator up. See you at the top!
At the Top
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
We’re at the top of the Eiffel Tower and so happy that we decided to go all the way up. If you’re only going to go half way, then why bother?
What a View!
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
We certainly picked a day with great weather to visit the Eiffel Tower. The sky is very clear and let’s us see so far away. Paris looks beautiful!
Watch Out!
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Signs like this make us very nervous. Nobody wants to be robbed and with so many signs like this posted all over the city it makes us feel like Paris isn’t very safe. We’re on our guard thoughもっと詳しく
Kiss Me!
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
This sign is much more pleasant than the previous one. We did kiss on top of the Eiffel Tower.. many times! It’s such a romantic spot!
At the Top
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
We’re at the top of the Eiffel Tower now. As I’m looking up, I see that there’s no higher point for us to go. It’s colder and more windy up here but I’m still very glad that we decided to goもっと詳しく
The Sun is Setting
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
The sun is starting to go down and this is exactly why I picked this time to visit the Eiffel Tower. We’re able to enjoy it during the daytime, sunset and evening. I’m hoping to get some reallyもっと詳しく
Not So Crowded
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m very surprised that there’s so few people here at the top of the Eiffel Tower. I was expecting, for such a popular tourist destination, it would be packed it it would be so hard to enjoy theもっと詳しく
On Top of the World
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m loving the effects that I’m able to get with my fisheye lens. From the top of the Eiffel Tower it looks like you can see the curvature of the earth. It’s an easy effect to achieve with suchもっと詳しく
Caged In
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I’m not really happy with the cage like bars surrounding me but I can understand why they are there. At least the holes between the bars are big enough to point a camera lens through and getもっと詳しく
I’m On Top of the World
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I love using my fisheye lens, especially for shots like this. By aiming the camera a certain way, it looks as if I’m so high up that I’m actually able to see the curvature of the earth.
Darkness Falls
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
It’s starting to get dark and the lights of Paris are starting to come up. I’ve seen Paris by day, at sunset and now I’m ready for the night.
Always Look Up
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Here’s a look straight up to the top of the Eiffel Tower. I don’t see many photos taken from this perspective so here’s a look at it. Enjoy the view!
Beautiful Nights
2017年11月9日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
The lights have just started coming up and Paris already looks so beautiful. As it gets darker I’m expecting things to look even better!