Le Louvre en Bleu by Photojournalist Clay McLachlan

  Le Louvre en bleu The Louvre, what more can I say? A stunning museum and architectural masterpiece I have enjoyed many times, though more often when visiting than since living in Paris. Last night I took an early evening stroll on my way to a concert at the famous Olympia Theater. I could not help but stop and stare at this view I have seen so many times and yet it’s compelling and fresh, with a new perspective every time I pass by. The light was absolutely spectacular at this moment. Technical Details: iPhone 3Gs, Hipstamatic app, John s lens, Ina’s 1969 film, finished with the Photoshop app for iPhone. Clay’s new book and DVD, Cooking with Chocolate: Essential Recipes and Techniques , are available below. Make expert French chocolate creations at home with tips from the world’s best macaron pâtissier Pierre Herme & Frederic Bau, executive chef of l’ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona. Clay McLachlan is a Paris-based photojournalist with a clientele that includes internationally acclaimed top chefs, resorts and restaurants. His work has been published in award-winning books you can learn about at Clay McLachlan.com. Clay shares a slice of life in France and beyond in a photo published in Sunday editions of BonjourParis. Do you have a story to share with our readers or a story suggestion? Please send us your story ideas & suggestions: contact us. Subscribe for free so you don’t miss a story & don’t forget our searchable library of 7,000+ stories about France travel. 50 original stories monthly: travel guides, Paris events, dining, lodging, shopping, French lifestyle, recipes, photography & more since 1995. Save 15% on business-class international flights between Paris and New York on OpenSkies, the airline for Smart Flyers. Subscribe today, save 15% for up to 4 travelers…click here. Shop direct at Amazon.com (and merci for using our direct link—your support allows us to publish BonjourParis) and check our Francophiles Favorites loaded with French-themed items for travelers and Francophiles. Choose your category at the right edge, then click the category’s last page number to browse the latest listings. Short-cut to our 100 TOP SELLING ITEMS (please wait for widget to load—updated daily)     Paintings in the Louvre The Louvre: All the Paintings (Book & DVD) MUSEE D ORSAY ART & ARCHITECTURE The Louvre: Art & Architecture   Right Bank hotels near the Louvre: Hôtel Mansart, 3-star, 8.2 of 10 rating and Hôtel Meurice, 5-star, 9.1 of 10     *** Bookmark this direct link to Booking.com for your Best Price Guarantee.     Paris Shuttle is a leading provider of Paris airport transfers…save up to 30% by booking your airport transfers in advance online.