Sunrise Over the Takis Pool in La Défense – Long Exposure Urban Photo
Sunrise Over the Takis Pool in La Défense
Sunrise over the Takis Pool in La Défense: a peaceful urban scene captured in a long exposure at dawn, where contemporary architecture interacts with the soft morning light.
A suspended moment at daybreak. This photo of La Défense captures the silent beauty of an urban pool, enhanced by Takis’ luminous masts and golden morning light.
Shot against the light, this photograph highlights the iconic light masts by artist Takis, emerging like futuristic sculptures from the still surface of the pool. The long exposure erases the movement of the water, creating an almost perfect mirror effect where each vertical element finds its poetic reflection.
The sun rises in the background, filtered through the district’s buildings. It casts a soft golden glow that slips between the towers and structures, warming up the metallic reflections and outlining the contours of the RTE tower. The perfectly centered composition reinforces the sense of calm and balance in this usually bustling space.
This suspended moment at dawn reveals another side of La Défense, far from the daytime hustle. Through this image, I aim to showcase the graphic and silent beauty of the city as the world slowly awakens.
This photograph is part of my series dedicated to contemporary architecture and urban atmospheres, where each image invites a fresh perspective on our everyday landscapes. See more photos of La Défense
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Author: Sebastien Desnoulez is a professional photographer specializing in contemporary architectural photography. He explores urban atmospheres through rigorous and poetic compositions. Learn more.
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