The Phantom of the Opera
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Explore #64
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You've got to love a good staircase and the Paris Opera House has plenty of those! Sadly you're not allowed to use a tripod, but we all know that just means you can use a tripod as long as no-one notices you. I'm a big fan of mixing interiors and exteriors when I visit a city. Interiors are great for during the day or if the weather is pretty bad. That can be my travel photography tip of the day.
Designed by Charles Garnier, Palais Garnier was the primary home of the Paris Opera from 1875 until 1989. Upon its inauguration during 1875, the opera house was named officially the Académie Nationale de Musique - Théâtre de l'Opéra. It retained this title until 1978 when it was re-named the Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris.
After the opera company chose the Opéra Bastille as their principal theatre upon its completion during 1989, the theatre was re-named as the Palais Garnier, though Académie Nationale de Musique is still sprawled above the columns of its front façade. In spite of the change of names and the Opera company's relocation to the Opéra Bastille, the Palais Garnier is still known by many people as the Paris Opéra, as have all of the several theatres which have served as the principal venues of the Parisian Opera and Ballet since its initiation.
This building is the inspiration and setting for the novel, The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l'Opéra).
This photo looks far cooler when viewed large on black. (Press L)
No images in comments please.
Details
Canon EOS 5D Mark II / ISO 100 / f/9.0 17-40mm @ 17mm
The Phantom of the Opera
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Explore #64
View large on black please!
You've got to love a good staircase and the Paris Opera House has plenty of those! Sadly you're not allowed to use a tripod, but we all know that just means you can use a tripod as long as no-one notices you. I'm a big fan of mixing interiors and exteriors when I visit a city. Interiors are great for during the day or if the weather is pretty bad. That can be my travel photography tip of the day.
Designed by Charles Garnier, Palais Garnier was the primary home of the Paris Opera from 1875 until 1989. Upon its inauguration during 1875, the opera house was named officially the Académie Nationale de Musique - Théâtre de l'Opéra. It retained this title until 1978 when it was re-named the Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris.
After the opera company chose the Opéra Bastille as their principal theatre upon its completion during 1989, the theatre was re-named as the Palais Garnier, though Académie Nationale de Musique is still sprawled above the columns of its front façade. In spite of the change of names and the Opera company's relocation to the Opéra Bastille, the Palais Garnier is still known by many people as the Paris Opéra, as have all of the several theatres which have served as the principal venues of the Parisian Opera and Ballet since its initiation.
This building is the inspiration and setting for the novel, The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l'Opéra).
This photo looks far cooler when viewed large on black. (Press L)
No images in comments please.
Details
Canon EOS 5D Mark II / ISO 100 / f/9.0 17-40mm @ 17mm