We´ll Always Have Paris by Ana Sylvia Encinas

Captured from the iconic Alexander III bridge, this photograph frames the Eiffel Tower through a lens of nocturnal romance. By incorporating the bridge’s intricate architecture into the foreground, the photographer creates a layered composition that draws the viewer’s eye toward the shimmering lights of Paris. The long exposure captures the city’s vibrant energy, transforming the night into a tapestry of illumination. This image is award-worthy for its masterful balance of classic Parisian landmarks and the deliberate use of foreground elements to add depth, texture, and a unique, compelling perspective to a timeless subject.

We´ll Always Have Paris by Ana Sylvia Encinas
Nikon D3000 | Exposure 20sec @ f/13 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 26mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Ana Sylvia Encinas

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Hermosillo, Mexico, Ana Sylvia Encinas discovered her profound passion for photography after acquiring her first DSLR in 2009. While she balances a successful career as an entrepreneur and marketing professional, she dedicates her time to exploring the nuances of landscape and nature photography. Constantly refining her technical approach, Encinas is committed to developing a distinct artistic voice, capturing the magic of the world through a lens that reflects her ongoing journey of creative discovery.

12.4/20
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210/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
18,522 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 19, 2011
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Paris, France

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (12.1/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
2,355/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
18,522/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.1/5 points
210/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.1/20
Total Award Score: 76.1/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Longing

We carry our histories like lanterns, swinging them against the dark to see if the path ahead still holds the shape of what we once loved. Memory is a strange, nocturnal gardener; it prunes the sharp edges of grief until only the soft, glowing outlines of a place remain.

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By Margaret Holt

The Architecture of Memory

In the nineteenth century, the French poet Baudelaire walked the streets of Paris with a specific kind of hunger. He was a flâneur, a man who wandered without a destination, letting the city reveal itself in fragments of light and shadow.

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