Paris in Black & White, Bicycle, Michael Kandel

Paris is beautiful no matter how you view it, but through a monochrome lens, its true elegance and character become strikingly apparent.

Paris in Black & White, Eiffel Tower, Michael Kandel

Removing color from a place so rich in fashion, art and culture impresses a fresh perspective upon both the tourist and seasoned resident.

Paris in Black & White, Pain Vin Fromage, Michael Kandel

You see things differently, and find magnificence between shades of gray that you may have missed walking the colorized streets in person.

Paris in Black & White, Eiffel Tower Le Consulat, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Cafe Window, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Locks, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Locks, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Metro, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Metro 2, Michael Kandel

Paris in Black & White, Fat & Furious, Michael Kandel

 

Related links:

  • For the Paris photography buffs, take a peek at Tory Hoen’s post about the work of Robert Doisneau.
  • We love the work of Obvious State – Nichole and Evan Robertson. Their books Paris in Color and The Paris Journal: Book One are must-reads!
  • Discover some of Paris lesser known art gems in this post by Amy Thomas. And don’t forget to check out her book Paris, My Sweet: A Year in the City of LIght (and Dark Chocolate).

Written by Michael Kandel for the HiP Paris Blog. Looking for a fabulous vacation rental in Paris, London, Provence, or Tuscany? Check out Haven in Paris.

 

WRITTEN BY

Mike Kandel

Mike Kandel is a professional freelance photographer who specializes in travel, music, and documentary photography. His work has been published by local, national, and international media, magazines and blogs, and has been viewed by a global audience. To see more of Mike’s work, visit his portfolio (www.makandel.com), blog (http://blog.makandel.com), and connect with him on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MAKPhotographyGroup).

6 Comments

  1. Paris is THE city for monochrome. There is something so timeless about that really comes through in black and white. Simple, yet still complex and always so lovely! Beautiful photographs.

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