Tears for Paris: Photographer captures poignant images of French landmarks in water droplets as a reminder of the quiet beauty and resilience of the city

  • Bertrand Kulik used macro photography techniques to focus on minute water drops featuring famous landmarks
  • He says the bubble he creates around Parisian icons is a reminder that 'art, beauty and culture' will save everyone
  • He said: 'We have been choked up. But life has to continue and artists have an important role against barbarism'

By Naomi Leach For Mailonline

Published: 08:00 EST, 17 November 2015 | Updated: 09:01 EST, 17 November 2015

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, one photographer has captured the quiet beauty of the city's landmarks - in droplets of water.

Bertrand Kulik, from Paris, used macro photography techniques to focus on the minute water drops, which featured the likes of the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Pyramides du Louvres and Obélisque de la Concorde. By using a special lens on his Canon MP-E 65mm, Bertrand was able to focus on the drops and take the reflections inside.

Bertrand said: 'Paris has been so quiet after the terrible events at the weekend. We have all been absolutely choked up.

'I have never seen the streets so empty, Paris is still reeling from what has happened. But life has to continue and I think artists have an important role against barbarism.

'The drops are like a very small photo lens and can be used to view the monuments. In the end, they look like they are encapsulated in their own little bubble, another world. Compared to everything around them, the monuments look really zen and calm.

'When I leave the house now at night I can see the Eiffel Tower, like monuments around the world, lit up in the colours of the Tricolore. Over the last few days, it has been very special for us in France. Art, beauty and culture have worked to save us.'

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, one photographer has captured the quiet beauty of the city's landmarks - in droplets of water. Pictured above is Sacre Coeur

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, one photographer has captured the quiet beauty of the city's landmarks - in droplets of water. Pictured above is Sacre Coeur

Bertrand Kulik, from Paris, used macro photography techniques to focus on the minute water drops, which featured the likes of the Eiffel Tower (above), Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Pyramides du Louvres and Obélisque de la Concorde

Bertrand Kulik, from Paris, used macro photography techniques to focus on the minute water drops, which featured the likes of the Eiffel Tower (above), Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Pyramides du Louvres and Obélisque de la Concorde

By using a special lens on his Canon MP-E 65mm, Bertrand was able to focus on the drops and take the reflections inside. Pictured Pyramides du Louvres

By using a special lens on his Canon MP-E 65mm, Bertrand was able to focus on the drops and take the reflections inside. Pictured Pyramides du Louvres

Bertrand said: 'Paris has been so quiet after the terrible events at the weekend.' Pictured is Notre Dame 

Bertrand said: 'Paris has been so quiet after the terrible events at the weekend.' Pictured is Notre Dame 

Arc de Triomphe
Obelisque de la Concorde

'I have never seen the streets so empty, Paris is still reeling from what has happened. But life has to continue and I think artists have an important role against barbarism,' notes Bertand. Pictured (left) Arc de Triomphe and (right) Obelisque de la Concorde

'The drops are like a very small photo lens and can be used to view the monuments.In the end, they look like they are encapsulated in their own little bubble, another world,' explains Bertrand. Pictured Louvre Palace

'The drops are like a very small photo lens and can be used to view the monuments.In the end, they look like they are encapsulated in their own little bubble, another world,' explains Bertrand. Pictured Louvre Palace

 

Moulin Rouge
Eiffel Tower

'Compared to everything around them, the monuments look really zen and calm,' adds Bertrand. Pictured (left) Moulin Rouge and (right) Eiffel Tower

Using the special macro photography technique Bertrand was able to capture the skyline of the city of Paris

Using the special macro photography technique Bertrand was able to capture the skyline of the city of Paris

During this time of reflection and mourning 'Art, beauty and culture have worked to save us,' noted Bertrand

During this time of reflection and mourning 'Art, beauty and culture have worked to save us,' noted Bertrand

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