Downtown Marseille, as seen from the train station.

“They” often say that when out taking photos, look behind as you often miss a great view. I tend to forget to do this the majority of the time but occasionally I do remember and it pays off. This brilliant view was taken as we were leaving Marseille, walking up the stairs to the train station.

What I like about this shot is that it shows a side of the city you may not usually see. The port and seaside are the main attractions and so great views like this can be overlooked. The makeup of the buildings reminds me a little of a middle-eastern city (just a little) and with the hills in the background it has a great feeling of distance.