Paris in the rain is one of my favorite versions of Paris. While it can be challenging to walk all day trying to keep both myself and my gear dry, it often rewards the effort with unexpected moments.
The morning started with a gorgeous sunrise that lasted all of about five minutes before the sky quickly turned gray, shifted briefly to snow, and then settled into a steady rain for the rest of the day. After breakfast at my favorite local coffee joint in the 8th arrondissement, I jumped on Line 1 and hopped off at Palais Royal to start my walk.
I shot the day with my Sony RX10iv, which is not weather sealed, so the conditions definitely kept me on my toes. Despite its small sensor and the fact that it cannot quite match my Fuji gear, I still love how capable and versatile it is, especially when I want to stay light and keep moving.
After six miles in the cold and wet, and somehow not killing my camera, I was eventually satisfied with the day’s frames. I headed to one of my favorite Parisian pubs to warm up and reward myself with a tasty local pint.
I never tire of exploring this city. It just keeps giving. Some days you just have to suck it up and enjoy the rain.
