Eiffel Tower From Below Color is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on June 20th, 2016.
Eiffel Tower From Below Color
The landmark Eiffel Tower in Paris is not only enormous, it’s an elegant work of art. Standing beneath it I couldn’t help but wonder at all the... more
by Joan Carroll
Title
Eiffel Tower From Below Color
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Photography And Digital Art
Description
The landmark Eiffel Tower in Paris is not only enormous, it’s an elegant work of art. Standing beneath it I couldn’t help but wonder at all the decorative details incorporated into the metalwork of what you might think is just a utilitarian structure. Also beneath it, you also get to appreciate the tower’s enormity! It is 57 m (about 187’) from the ground to the first level seen here. It is also 125 m (or 410’) from one pillar to another! When it was built, many were shocked by the tower's daring form. Eiffel was accused of trying to create something artistic with no regard to the principles of engineering. However, Eiffel and his team-- experienced bridge builders--understood the importance of wind forces, and knew that if they were going to build the tallest structure in the world, they had to be sure it could withstand them. He once stated in an interview: “Is it not true that the very conditions which give strength also conform to the hidden rules of harmony? … Now to what phenomenon did I have to give primary concern in designing the Tower? It was wind resistance. Well then! I hold that the curvature of the monument's four outer edges, which is as mathematical calculation dictated it should be … will give a great impression of strength and beauty, for it will reveal to the eyes of the observer the boldness of the design as a whole.”
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June 20th, 2016
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Comments (49)
Rahdne Zola
Magnificent perspective and composition, Joan! You've captured this architectural marvel so beautifully! Fav/tweet!
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Love this impressive image!! i don't recall seeing the tower in this angle and i love it!! love all the artistic details you captured here!! wonderful perspective!! L/F