Despite being a sprawling metropolitan with overcrowded subways and bustling streets, Paris is still one of the most charming cities in the whole world. The cute cafes of Latin Quarter, the time warped streets of Montmartre and the alluring banks of the Seine river only add to its beauty… but one thing which adds pure wonder to Paris is undoubtedly the Eiffel Tower and in this post I will be sharing some of my favourite and the best spots to photograph Eiffel tower.
- Voie Georges Pompidou
My No. 1 spot for photographing the Eiffel Tower is Voie Georges Pompidou. This is an amazing spot if you are someone who likes to capture light trails with interesting architecture in the background. Well, if you have been following me on social media for a while you would know I always make it a point to search for such vantage points wherever I go. This is a busy street, with cars passing by in full speed, so please exercise caution while approaching the vantage point which is like a triangular island where you can set up your tripod and get on clicking.
- Pont de Bir Hakeim
This is a very popular location, especially for fashion photography. A lot of movies have been shot here and honestly the bridge does give a cinematic, sometimes surreal sort of a feel to your picture. If you want to avoid crowds in your background, come here early in the morning.
I took all my pictures here during the busiest hours of the day… I found a frame I liked and then patiently waited for times when the backdrop was relatively less crowded This actually allowed me enough time to relax and enjoy the true essence of this place!
- Place du Trocadero
This is one the most popular places to view the Eiffel Tower! Despite being crowded you can get some really interesting perspectives from here. A lot of photographers like to come here early in the morning to avoid the crowds but I wanted to capture the true essence and decided to include all the hustle bustle in the frame.
- Eiffel Tower Carousel
This is a vantage point where things will start to get really interesting, especially for those who love to take long exposure shots. This is one of my personal favourite spots!
- Champ de Mars
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