Photographing from the top of the Tower at night brought with it some technical implications for my photos. Rooftopping will never be my style of photography, but I can see why some people find it so exhilarating. I will admit readily that I am the type of person who would rather visit a national park than a major city any day, but this experience in Paris struck a chord with me. However, there is no time limit for your stay at the top of the Eiffel Tower (aside from closing time), so there is nothing wrong with taking the time to soak in the wonderful atmosphere of the place. It can be overwhelming at first for a photographer to see such a beautiful sight. It didn’t take long for the buildings below to light up in wonderful, intricate patterns. As the sky darkens, the city of Paris begins to grow brighter. I made sure to stay at the Eiffel Tower for sunset. The highest of these three is near the very top, and it was there that I found the most inspiring views. There are three primary levels of viewing platforms on the Eiffel Tower. When you come to a stop (after stepping past the fifteen-foot tall gears that turn the elevator’s cable), the view you see is maddeningly beautiful. Riding the elevator to the top is an experience in and of itself - as you fly through the Tower’s metallic skeleton, you start to see flashes of the city shrinking below you. If you ever have the chance to visit Paris, one of the absolute highlights is, of course, the Eiffel Tower.
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