Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A Showstopping Metro Station


Only in Paris would you find a Metro stop that's this colorful and fun! This is the Palais-Royal/Musée du Louvre station at Place Colette. Redesigned in 2000 by Jean-Michel Othoniel, he named it Kiosque des Noctambules ( kiosk of the night walkers). Consisting of brightly colored glass balls threaded on aluminum, it features two cupolas that represent day (red/yellow) and night (blues and purple). In the sunlight it is quite something to see!

Many thanks to Sharon at Bookish Blonde for sharing the LOVE YOUR BLOG Award with me.

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12 comments:

  1. KcalpeshOctober 28, 2009 at 1:36:00 AM CDT

    Amazing shot! What lovely colors!

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  2. amatamari©October 28, 2009 at 1:50:00 AM CDT

    Amazing and brilliant!
    Gorgeous!

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  3. Shell SherreeOctober 28, 2009 at 3:40:00 AM CDT

    That's so pretty, V! Must be like a rainbow in the sun.

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  4. Sharon McPhersonOctober 28, 2009 at 5:51:00 AM CDT

    Hi

    I presented you with an award. It may not be something you want to attach to your blog, but I wanted to show my appreciation, as I love your work.

    Come pick it up from my blog. Well done.:)

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  5. VirginiaOctober 28, 2009 at 8:55:00 AM CDT

    Sharon,
    What a surprise and thank you so very much for the thoughtful award!

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  6. DarylOctober 28, 2009 at 9:06:00 AM CDT

    Oh .. so very 'PeeWee Playhouse' (that's what ToonMan calls all the colorful happy things that attract this magpie!)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 10:20:00 AM CDT

    Very imaginative shot! Looks like tree jewelry.

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  8. gabrielleOctober 28, 2009 at 11:57:00 AM CDT

    Pure whimsy! Brightened my morning. Thanks!
    Congratulations on your well deserved award.

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  9. StarmanOctober 28, 2009 at 1:30:00 PM CDT

    That has always been one of my most favorite métro entrances.

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  10. StarmanOctober 28, 2009 at 2:51:00 PM CDT

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  11. VirginiaOctober 28, 2009 at 2:58:00 PM CDT

    Starman, How on earth did you know that mine is tomorrow?? You clever guy! Actually the computer where I sign in a the museum wished me an early one as well. Merci, merci!!
    V

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  12. PeterParisOctober 31, 2009 at 12:36:00 PM CDT

    This one is really nice and different! Surprised also that it reamins in good shape after a number of years, looks so fragile, but obviously is not!

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