I think it's worth the price of admission at the Palais Garnier just to see the building. (Not so much at the Opéra Bastille, however.) Of course the dancing at both is fabulous.
PS. Love the poster and it's contrast with the brightly coloured chairs. If there were people sitting in the it would be fun to imagine the on stage with the performers.
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
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I think it's worth the price of admission at the Palais Garnier just to see the building. (Not so much at the Opéra Bastille, however.) Of course the dancing at both is fabulous.
I cannot tell you how much I love this image. It pushes every awe button I have. Fabulous!
That is a beautiful poster design. It really draws you in.
Muy buena coimposición
I saw a ballet in Paris the first time I was there...for my 30th birthday!!! I also went to the Moulin Rouge...fun, fun, fun!!!
I went to the ballet once V. The Bolshoi was in town and I thought if I'm going to see a ballet it should be the best. I fell asleep. Bon Vivant J.
PS. Love the poster and it's contrast with the brightly coloured chairs. If there were people sitting in the it would be fun to imagine the on stage with the performers.
I love the composition and contrast in this image, Virginia. Warm regards
I remember this poster—and well done, V!
La caméra de surveillance semble intégrée au décor.
I went to an opera at the Garnier - I would highly recommend it! The place is amazing
Beautiful. Go to a ballet in Birmingham and just pretend . . .
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