Showing posts with label Paris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paris. Show all posts

Jan 5, 2022

Top 6 Photo Essays of 2021

Last year I released over 125 new photo essays spanning a variety of unique destinations. After review, here were the TOP 6 most popular releases based on web traffic on the Editing Luke site in 2021. As always, thank you for the incredible support.



6. Santa Cruz, California | Surf Culture

Photo essays of Santa Cruz, California included spotlights on Surfers at Steamer Lane, the Wharf, Beach Boardwalk, and Surfing Museum.



5. Ford Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan

This photo essay highlighted the factory where the Ford Model T was born.



4. Rebuilding Notre Dame in Paris, France

This photo essay showcased the reconstruction of Paris' iconic cathedral.



3. Inside Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee

A look inside Elvis' iconic estate in Memphis.



2. Exploring the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California

A photo essay from inside the home of the Academy Awards.

1. Neon of Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan 

An evening under the neon lights of Shinjuku was the most viewed photo essay of 2021.


Nov 3, 2021

Panthéon in Paris, France

Known as the temple of the French nation, the Pantheon in Paris, France was originally intended as a church to glorify the monarchy. By the time of its completion in 1790, however, the French Revolution had transformed the monument into a temple for distinguished citizens.

Formally declared a mausoleum in 1881, the Pantheon is currently the resting place for over 75 notable French luminaries from Voltaire to Emile Zola to Alexandre Dumas to Pierre and Marie Curie. The rooftop suite from one of my stays in Paris offered this unique view of the landmark.    

Pantheon Paris France


Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France



Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

Pantheon Paris France

 

Oct 28, 2021

Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris

Welcome to Phantom Manor in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris in France. Unlike the other haunted mansion attractions at Disney Parks, because of its location in Frontierland, Phantom Manor has incorporated a number of western influences into the design of this ride. 

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris




Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

Phantom Manor Disneyland Paris

 

Oct 1, 2021

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

The Sleeping Beauty Castle (Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant) is the centrepiece of Disneyland Paris in France. Taking inspiration from the original Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland, this larger version is often referred to as a "continuation" of that design. 

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant


With Europe no stranger to authentic castles, some not far from Disneyland Paris, the imagineers decided to reconsider the symbol for what would become their 4th Disneyland park. 

While Sleeping Beauty remained a source of inspiration, the overall look of the castle took on a more animated appearance than those in the United States and Japan. This new castle also included the addition of an animatronic dragon residing in an underground lair, giving this castle at Disneyland Paris a look and feel that was completely unique from the other parks.

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant
Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant

Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant
 

Sep 29, 2021

La Tanière du Dragon at Disneyland Paris

Located beneath the castle at Disneyland Paris in FranceLa Tanière du Dragon (the Dragon's Lair) is a walk through attraction that features an animatronic dragon that awakes and puffs smoke at passersby. This unique dragon addition is one of the main elements that sets the castle at Disneyland Paris apart from all of the other parks. 

La Tanière du Dragon Lair Disneyland Paris

La Tanière du Dragon Lair Disneyland Paris

La Tanière du Dragon Lair Disneyland Paris

La Tanière du Dragon Lair Disneyland Paris

La Tanière du Dragon Lair Disneyland Paris