Home to the Mona Lisa, the Louvre is an art gallery in Paris, France, with lots of options when it comes to cityscape and architectural photography.

Facts

• Difficulty - easy

• Time - sunset

• Season - any

Access

The outdoor areas of the Louvre are public access, aside from at times of events that may close or restrict access.

Photo Location

This photo was taken from an archway between the Cour Carrée and the Louvre Pyramid.

Map

Outline

The Louvre is an art gallery in the centre of Paris, on the north bank of the Seine near the Rue de Rivoli and the Jardin des Tuileries.

Detail

The Louvre Pyramid is an icon of the Louvre and of Paris. It extends above ground where the Louvre itself sits underground. The shot is taken at sunset in spring, where the sun lines up with the Pyramid. There are many other options at this location, including lining up the setting sun with the pyramid..

What To Bring

This being a city location, there are no specific requirements.

Gear

I used a Nikon D810 and Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

Settings

24mm, ISO100, f/8, 1/250

The information in this post is geared around how I got the featured shot, and as such the information may or may not be true to other seasons.