When I emerged from the metro at Concorde at 2 p.m. - yes, another grey rainy winter's day in Paris - I glanced to my right and noticed only half of the ferris wheel was still standing!
In this photo, the landmark Eiffel Tower (background) is visible. The crane in the center is removing large sections of the wheel.
Again the Eiffel Tower is seen in the background, as the ferris wheel installed for the holiday season is dismantled.
I've never seen the dismantling of a Ferris wheel. So THAT's how they move the whole thing: bit by bit.
Posted by: [a} | 11 January 2007 at 14:48
fascinating! but still not convinced to ride one!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 09 January 2007 at 08:07
That first shot is amazing. I love the statue of the woman who looks like she's watching the whole thing in silence. And how bizarre to see it with the Eiffel Tower in view. I guess because I've never seen the Eiffel Tower before in person - period!
Posted by: Holli | 09 January 2007 at 07:23
what a beautiful photo - like a
large fan - soooooo very pretty!
Posted by: sophie | 09 January 2007 at 04:30
How fun it would be to ride the wheel and see all of Paris!
;)
Posted by: Amber | 09 January 2007 at 02:56
You did a great job with these shots! I especially like the first one that shows so much of the ominous sky :-)
Please tell me this wasn't there yet at Thanksgiving because I sure didn't notice it! I did ride it at sunset back in 2000 with Sara and it was great fun! Thanks for the photos...sigh....
Posted by: susan | 09 January 2007 at 00:25
What an odd visual.
Posted by: Rosa | 08 January 2007 at 23:32
Tara,
I like the pics. I find the gunmetal sky appealing in a morose sort of way.
rel
Posted by: rel | 08 January 2007 at 22:45
That's sad but I bet it was cool to ride it at night. XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | 08 January 2007 at 19:48
Lovely moody images!
Posted by: Di | 08 January 2007 at 18:51
Impressive photos! Love that you captured the Eiffeltower in the background. Also absolutely love the new banner!
Posted by: Kerstin | 08 January 2007 at 18:41
Wow- cool pictures! Le Tour Eiffel in the background, lots of gray clouds, a big crane- one wouldn't think that all these elements would look good together but they do!
Posted by: Regina Clare Jane | 08 January 2007 at 18:32
What fun to see them dismantling the ferris wheel, and with the Eiffel Tower in the background too!
Posted by: Kamsin | 08 January 2007 at 17:37