10 May 2009

Lyon

Where: Rhone River, Lyon, France
When: April, 2008
Gear: Nikon D80 + Sigma 18-50 F2.8 HSM
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Aperture: 8.0


Where: Fourvière Hill, Lyon, France
When: April, 2008
Gear: Nikon D80 + Sigma 18-50 F2.8 HSM
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Aperture: 9.0


Lyon is the second-largest French urban area, the first being Paris and the third Marseille. It is a major center of business, situated between Paris and Marseille, and has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy and having a significant role in the history of cinema. The local professional football team, Olympique Lyonnais, has increased the profile of Lyon internationally through participation in European football championships. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais.