La Danse de la Fontaine Émergente
This striking public sculpture in the 13th arrondissement gives you a genuinely unusual subject: a sinuous dragon rendered in stainless steel and translucent materials that appears to burst from the pavement in sweeping arcs. The combination of reflective metal, see-through panels with flowing water inside, and the graphic bas-relief section against the utility building wall offers three distinct compositional opportunities in one location. Get low to the ground to exaggerate the dragon's upward curve against the sky, or shoot tight on the transparent sections to show the water movement within. Overcast days work well here by reducing harsh glare on the steel surfaces, while nighttime visits reward you with illuminated water effects that add color and drama. A wide-angle lens lets you capture the full length of the piece, while a short telephoto isolates the translucent details. The square is pedestrian-friendly and easy to move around freely. (Paris, Île-de-France, France)
