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Switzerland’s Tanja Huberli and Nina Brunner defeated Spain’s Daniela Alvarez and Tania Moreno in a Pool F preliminary match at the Paris Olympics beach volleyball tournament on July 29, 2024, in a spectacular venue under the Eiffel Tower. ©Mark D Phillips

When my daughter gained access to beach volleyball tickets under the Eiffel Tower, I knew I was going to Paris. With all the things I have done, this was my chance to tick the Olympics off my bucket list.

I have been to many stadiums, big and small, small town and big city. This is the coolest location I have ever been lucky enough to witness an Olympic sport. It felt more like the actual early Olympic games, with an intimacy I didn’t feel in the Stade de France during the Rugby 7 matches.

I choose this image in Black & White for that reason, it could be any year. Only the stadium lights give away the modern era.

Eiffel Beach Volleyball by Mark D Phillips, 8″ x 12″ printed on aluminum, $85 with FREE SHIPPING

If you like Europe, you should read my piece, “Once upon a time in Pairi Daiza,” about the best zoo located in a former Belgiuan monastery on southbrooklyn.com, my publishing site for photography, travel, Brooklyn, and Skiing.