Photos taken by Alex Yu on July 14 2013

The key to take great photos of the fireworks on July 14 is: Location! Location! Location! If you are too close to Eiffel Tower, your camera may not be capable of covering both the tower and the fireworks. Even if you use a wide-angle lens, the appearance of the tower may be skewed. Conversely, if you are too far away from the subject matter, the tower may appear to be nothing more than a small dot on your photo. I found that the best location is the bridge near the Grand Palace. First, the distance is optimal. Second, including the reflection in the river can enhance the aesthetic value of the photos.