When time and distance are suddenly jumped, when something as far off and long ago as Paris on the eve of World War I, when people then and there look a lot like people here and now. Yeah. Love it.
Paris In Motion - Beautiful Timelapses of the City of Light
Mayeul Akpovi has created these three stunning time-lapse stop-motion videos as part of his “Paris in Motion” series.
Tour Mirabeau, Paris
Architectural Surface Patterns in Paris from Photographer Alexandre Jacques
Parisian photographer Alexandre Jacques in his series Architectural Pattern has an eye for rhythm and repetition.
Tour Ariane, Paris
Arche de la Défense, Paris
Tour Novotel, Paris
7 World Trade Center, New York
FBI Building in NYC
Tour Espace 2000, Paris
Santos Place, Brisbane
via Visual News
A Parisian Apartment Becomes A Timecapsule From 70 Years Ago
An apartment on the Right Bank owned by Madame de Florian, an affluent Parisian socialite and actress, was left suddenly when the Nazis rolled into Paris.
Even though she never returned, she kept paying the rent all the way up to her death at 91.
Among the exquisite architectural details, the tapestries, the view into a bygone era, was found the painting discovered to be Madame de Florian herself, painting by renowned 19th century Italian Giovanni Boldini. The painting, and several handwritten love letters from Boldini seem to confirm that she was in fact his muse.
Marthe de Florian at 24 years of age painted by Giovanni Boldini
40 Dancers Assembled on Paris Rooftops by JR
On the rooftop of the Opera Garnier in Paris, artist JR photographed 40 dancers for this stunning series.
Paris in Breathtaking Timelapse
On a recent 3-week trip to Paris, Paul Richardson captured this absolutely breathtaking time lapse of some of the City of Lights most memorable sights.
all photos copyright Michel Denancé
Startling Building Squeezed into a Paris Neighborhood - Renzo Piano's Design for The New Pathe Foundation Headquarters
Pritzker-winning architect Renzo Piano has for the last 8 years worked with the Pathe Foundation in Paris to design and construct their new headquarters opening this September.
Paris Apartment turned into a Camera Obscura
We've seen the work of stenop.es before (here: http://5thin.gs/1ethIDc) but are always thrilled to see new videos displaying the simple gorgeous physics of the pinhole camera and the camera obscure.
Using the Blackmagic Camera: The Quiet City – Winter in Paris
American Andrew Julian uses the astounding Blackmagic Cinema to capture, in moving and gorgeous detail, his recent trip to Paris. "The Quiet City ."
4 - Parisian Theaters
All of these astounding photos of gorgeous Paris theaters are from Paris-born photographer Frank Bohbot. I wish I knew the names of each of them. Anyone recognize any of them?
5 of the (roughly) 3,500 things I've learned these last two years
The very first 5 things post was two years ago today (August 11, 2010 in case you are interested). In that time we've met an incredible set of people, been priviledged enough to work with some of the most talented photographers and video folk. Thank you. For your talent, intelligence, support, encouragement and interest. All the best things are in front of us.
(McFadden Creative; DevereauChumrau.com; Aren't We Clever Productions; SethSherman.com; SouloVisual; Gabriel Hernandez Photos)
Here are the 5 most visited links from all of the posts we've made.
1. Star Wars Paintings
(from April 3, 2011)
2. Cinemagraphs
(from June 12, 2011)
3. Photoshopped Celebrity Body Art
(from June 26, 2011)
4. History of the World According to Wikipedia in 100 Seconds
(from March 21, 2011)
5. Abandoned Buildings of Paris
3 - Water Light Graffiti
Water Light Graffiti system in Paris is the work of Artist Antonin Fourneau. Moisture sensitive panels activate a huge grid of LEDs.
