Paris in Black and White

In 2007 I traveled to Paris (France) to watch the England vs South Africa opening game of the Rugby World Cup. To say the atmosphere was amazing would be an understatement. This was a city alive with passion for a sport it held close to its heart and wanted to share that with everyone. I mean when was the last time you saw a giant rugby ball suspended for a national monument?

Waiting for the game I decided to travel around Paris on a river taxi and took the opportunity to photography the Parisian street life both from the boat and on the land as well, however I wanted to keep the Seine a focal point for the photography so made sure that all the images I took were as close to the river that gives Paris its life as I could.

Originally taken in Colour, I converted the image set to Black and White using a technique I have developed for my work and here are some of the results.

Later this year I hope to put on an exhibition of the full works in the North West.

Posters beside the Seine

The Eiffel tower

Bridges across the Seine

Working lunch beside the Seine