Standing prominently on Montmartre (the Hill of Martyrs where the first bishop of Paris was beheaded) the Basilica of the Sacred Heart marks the highest point of the city and on a clear day offers the most beautiful view stretching to 50 km radius. Regular visitors of my blog could see the photos of the Basilica from different angles as well as some breathtaking views captured from its soaring towers. This black and white capture is the last picture in my Sacre Coeur collection, but I am sure some day I will go back for more.
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That day the sky was perfect, which was a good thing as I had been dreaming of Sacre Coeur for decades. Thank you very much for your visit and comments Allan. Always bring me smile 🙂
It is one of the most photogenic churches I have ever seen, and honestly I have been always fascinated with it even before visiting. If only they had let me take pictures inside. I am glad to hear you like it. xx
I think I could stay for days in front of Basilica taking photos and never get bored. I usually feel dizzy looking up, but not that time. Thank you kindly, Patti for brightening my day with your visit. Happy and relaxing Sunday!
Black and white is so powerful, Paula. I’m eager to return home and play around with transformations. This one gives so much gravitas to the building, and its architecture becomes so clear. I love the angle you’ve taken it from too. Thanks for ongoing photographic inspiration.
🙂 So sweat to read you, Meg. Are you going home soon? I hope that both you and your husband are fully recovered now and able to enjoy the rest of the time with your family. All the best and safe trip home!
That’s a beauty! 🙂 I will look for that angle when I’m there next month. Love the atmospheric music too, Paula. It must take you ages to decide on the perfect match, or do you usually have something in mind when you decide what to post?
Sacre Couer is one of my strongest memories from my visit when I was ‘just a lass’. I can’t wait to see it again.
Sunday hugs!
Hello dear Margaret Rose. I am really happy to see you back. The photo you posted is more than appropriate. I love old ruins, they have the glory of the past in them and I love your capture. I will have to go absent for two weeks owing to my summer holiday between the 20th of July and the 2nd of August. which means there is still one Sunday challenge left before I go ;). I am glad to hear you like my new gravatar. Peace and love to you, P 🙂
Amazing area, visiting Paris I always stay overnight at a pair of my friends only one and a half stone’s throw north of Sacre Coeur – she is a native parisian and him she has “imported” from Colmar… 😀
I’ve actually returned from the trip already. It lasted only from Saturday – Tuesday, that’s all we could afford. It’s a shame to live in such a beautiful country and at the same time not being able to appreciate it… If we had our own car, or a camper car, it would have been easier, but for the same amount that we spent those days, we could have spent a week or two in some cheaper country…
I know :(. I hope that you will have a well-deserved break and some quiet time. The last month has been crazy here with work and terrible noise due to the World Cup. Still, I look forward to discovering Tatry mountains from 20th July till 2nd of August 😉
Very good picture of the Sacré-Coeur, which is not easy to achieve: the subject has been done so many times…
(I personally hate its architecture!!) 🙂
Bon week-end
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Salut Brian 🙂 Les resultats des analyses je ne les aurai que mardi ou mercredi …. 😀 I really like its architecture 🙂 Merci pour ta visite et ton interest., Bon weekend!
Paula this photo is brilliant. I have been working on learning how to capture buildings in better ways. This is such a wonderful shot and it will stay with me for future travels. Thank you. 🙂
Talk about breathtaking, what a shot!
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Outstanding tonal quality in your sky.
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That day the sky was perfect, which was a good thing as I had been dreaming of Sacre Coeur for decades. Thank you very much for your visit and comments Allan. Always bring me smile 🙂
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🙂 🙂
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Paula, that photo is fantastic. I love the tones and the contrasts. And the angle of the shot really sets it off against the sky. Beautiful!
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It is one of the most photogenic churches I have ever seen, and honestly I have been always fascinated with it even before visiting. If only they had let me take pictures inside. I am glad to hear you like it. xx
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The subtle glow and majestic rise through the frame is so breathtaking. Fabulous view Paula!
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I think I could stay for days in front of Basilica taking photos and never get bored. I usually feel dizzy looking up, but not that time. Thank you kindly, Patti for brightening my day with your visit. Happy and relaxing Sunday!
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The church looks stunning in black and white.
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Merci ma belle 🙂
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Interesting b&w- my favorite! Here is one of mine also http://scrapydo.wordpress.com/2014/07/06/mooring-post-black-and-white-sunday/
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It is one cool capture. Thank you very much S!
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Your framing and angle are wonderful, Paula. B&W is a great choice here!
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I appreciate your comment Lisa 🙂 Thank you.
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Black and white is so powerful, Paula. I’m eager to return home and play around with transformations. This one gives so much gravitas to the building, and its architecture becomes so clear. I love the angle you’ve taken it from too. Thanks for ongoing photographic inspiration.
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🙂 So sweat to read you, Meg. Are you going home soon? I hope that both you and your husband are fully recovered now and able to enjoy the rest of the time with your family. All the best and safe trip home!
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Not going home till August 10th. It’ll be hard to leave the delicious twins.
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That’s a beauty! 🙂 I will look for that angle when I’m there next month. Love the atmospheric music too, Paula. It must take you ages to decide on the perfect match, or do you usually have something in mind when you decide what to post?
Sacre Couer is one of my strongest memories from my visit when I was ‘just a lass’. I can’t wait to see it again.
Sunday hugs!
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Tee! hee! Do you like my spelling mistake? Non, madame! 🙂
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Hi Jo, would you like me to correct your typo in the previous comment? 🙂
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Back in town again. Well, I mean … back online again, really. 🙂
Love your new gravatar, Paula !!!
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Hello dear Margaret Rose. I am really happy to see you back. The photo you posted is more than appropriate. I love old ruins, they have the glory of the past in them and I love your capture. I will have to go absent for two weeks owing to my summer holiday between the 20th of July and the 2nd of August. which means there is still one Sunday challenge left before I go ;). I am glad to hear you like my new gravatar. Peace and love to you, P 🙂
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Fascinating… 🙂
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🙂 Takk Drake. I know how familiar you are with the area, and your comment is so much more relevant for that fact 🙂
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Amazing area, visiting Paris I always stay overnight at a pair of my friends only one and a half stone’s throw north of Sacre Coeur – she is a native parisian and him she has “imported” from Colmar… 😀
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Colmar in Alsace? You are lucky to have found such hospitable hosts at this location 😀 Happy Sunday, Drake!
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Yes from Alsace – amis à travers les frontières… 🙂
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Capolavoro!
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🙂 Have you visited it Anna? It’s a shame they did not let me take photos inside. It’s one of my favourite churches ever 🙂
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That’s a beautiful shot to end on, Paula. Great angle and gorgeous sky. I’m in Paris on Tuesday 🙂 but not sure I’ll have time to get to Montmartre 😦 My B&W this week is from London: http://travelwithintent.com/2014/07/04/street-photography-millennium-bridge-london-monochrome/
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Thank you very much Debbie. Are you going on a business trip? How long will you stay?
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Brilliant capture… I am not a fan of the B&W but I have to admit this is brilliant…
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I appreciate it Rob 🙂
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Great capture…
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Thank you Lumar for your nice comment!
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I found something to share with you this week Paula. 🙂
http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2014/07/06/come-and-eat/
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Thank you very much, Colline. This looks like a tasty fun 🙂
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I love your shots, great detail and contrast
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Thank you for your visit and comment. Happy Sunday!
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A lovely B&W image, Paula. The architecture is stunning, and your choice of music suits it very well. Have a great week. xx
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This is a beautiful shot. Here is one I took at a local concert.
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Thank you very much, Joseph, and a big thank you for this lovely contribution 🙂
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that is an excellent shot 🙂
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Thank you kindly, Joshi. I am happy you like it 🙂
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Wow! This is a great picture. B&W really looks good on this one! The low angle makes the building look more powerful.
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Tusen takk Max. Are you going on a holiday soon?
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I’ve actually returned from the trip already. It lasted only from Saturday – Tuesday, that’s all we could afford. It’s a shame to live in such a beautiful country and at the same time not being able to appreciate it… If we had our own car, or a camper car, it would have been easier, but for the same amount that we spent those days, we could have spent a week or two in some cheaper country…
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It’s a shame.. I hope you don’t have to go back to work already…
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I still have two weeks off, but I’ll have to spend them at home and can’t go anywhere… It kind of sucks, but it’s better than having to go to work.
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I know :(. I hope that you will have a well-deserved break and some quiet time. The last month has been crazy here with work and terrible noise due to the World Cup. Still, I look forward to discovering Tatry mountains from 20th July till 2nd of August 😉
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Tatry mountains sounds great. I hope to see some great photos from there: some that can compete with Mr Sinon’s photos 🙂
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hehe .. I wouldn’t go that far 😀
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Very good picture of the Sacré-Coeur, which is not easy to achieve: the subject has been done so many times…
(I personally hate its architecture!!) 🙂
Bon week-end
(Comment vont les analyses?) 🙂
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Salut Brian 🙂 Les resultats des analyses je ne les aurai que mardi ou mercredi …. 😀 I really like its architecture 🙂 Merci pour ta visite et ton interest., Bon weekend!
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Wonderful photo and building.
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Paula this photo is brilliant. I have been working on learning how to capture buildings in better ways. This is such a wonderful shot and it will stay with me for future travels. Thank you. 🙂
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Lindo edifício!
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Isso fica em Paris. E minha igreja preferida
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Espero ir a Paris! A ver vamos quando…
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Maio ou setembro?
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Não sei. Tenho que planear com tempo uma viagem a Paris. 🙂
Mas já tenho isto na ideia há algum tempo.
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Tens que ir. Vives nos Acores, nao e?
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Sim!
Há muito que me falam que Paris é espectacular!
A curiosidade já cá anda há muito tempo. 🙂
Sim, nos Açores. 🙂
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Tens muita sorte 🙂
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Já estiveste por cá? 🙂
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Nao, ainda nao conheco o teu lindo pais
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País? Em Portugal? Nunca?
Hm… julgava que fosses emigrante. 🙂
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😛 gosto do teu sentido de humor 😀
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Fixe! 😀 ehehe
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