Image of Eiffel Tower partially obscured by clouds. Howard J King 2015

A rainy day in Paris is not conductive to color photography, but you make the best of what you have. I found this scene on the path outside of Les Invalides. I knew immediately this was a black and white shot, classic composition, but that it was going to a be a bit tough getting the tonal range right. I think I achieved just the right amount of contrast, but I toy now and again with this shot, trying to find that sweet spot.

Here is something I always tell people about the Eiffel Tower; no matter how big you imagine it is, it is always bigger when you stand under it.