tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post2686581474559271370..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: Paris Opera HouseArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-15009393637763580372010-08-23T22:05:02.247-04:002010-08-23T22:05:02.247-04:00These photos make me melt. I have no other words! ...These photos make me melt. I have no other words! Great photography!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222945248032686980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-88890805840219024882010-08-22T05:00:59.302-04:002010-08-22T05:00:59.302-04:00I hadn't realised the Paris Opera was so uber-...I hadn't realised the Paris Opera was so uber-theatrical. Those waxed mustaches of the Napoleon III period suddenly make a lot of sense :)Emile de Bruijnhttp://nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-12702246420332027292010-08-20T08:22:51.942-04:002010-08-20T08:22:51.942-04:00Nice post.Did my first architecture drawing, yay! ...Nice post.Did my first architecture drawing, yay! In the beginning I wanted to create a hole city with tons of buildings gone riot but I just had a small sketchbook with me, so I decided to draw them in single parts and put them together digitally.House Architecthttp://www.architectureforlondon.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-56634680381431725002010-08-20T00:20:25.126-04:002010-08-20T00:20:25.126-04:00Its vulgar ugliness makes me shiver. Sorry to diss...Its vulgar ugliness makes me shiver. Sorry to dissent. I am a classicist.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-37991825935332979712010-08-18T19:17:09.028-04:002010-08-18T19:17:09.028-04:00It is so nice to see the Opera House again. It is ...It is so nice to see the Opera House again. It is so over the top, so luxurious, so decadent, that it is little wonder that over the decades many lavish Paris couture gowns have been photographed there for magazine features. <br /><br />My favourite feature is the Chagall ceiling mural...what a splendid contrast between mid century modern and second empire.<br /><br />Not nearly so many visitors go there compared with other famous Paris sights, so it is actually a bit less touristy. An amazing building, really not comparable to anything in America. <br /><br />Thanks for the terrific piece.Square with Flairhttp://squarewithflair.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-61597600108794033322010-08-18T03:10:31.980-04:002010-08-18T03:10:31.980-04:00Love this post. Opera House is especially impressi...Love this post. Opera House is especially impressive when you emerge from the cavernous subway below it into the incredible grandure of that building. Thank you.Barbara Wells Sarudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277378178650355645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-83322259629708316232010-08-18T00:28:15.175-04:002010-08-18T00:28:15.175-04:00Breathtaking images Stefan!! You have outdone yous...Breathtaking images Stefan!! You have outdone youself. The details are amazing.<br /><br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-86282248366745342002010-08-18T00:17:49.009-04:002010-08-18T00:17:49.009-04:00Guessing that most of us have stayed in the Opera ...Guessing that most of us have stayed in the Opera area of Paris at some point or other.<br />Your photos brought it all back.<br />Such beautiful light.<br />Thanks<br />best<br />RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-78000726650101129942010-08-17T16:38:24.786-04:002010-08-17T16:38:24.786-04:00Hi Michael, yes, I took all the pictures myself. U...Hi Michael, yes, I took all the pictures myself. Unless otherwise noted, I take all the photos on my blog.<br />I missed the Cafe de la Paix but Heather relaxed there while I toured the opera house. It had been a LONG day and she wasn't up for it. So we each missed something!!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-12400049410605356392010-08-17T16:29:08.575-04:002010-08-17T16:29:08.575-04:00Stefan, did you take all these pix yourself? Kudos...Stefan, did you take all these pix yourself? Kudos!<br />Aside from loving the whole Napoleon III aeshetic of the place, and the operas that were being premiered there at the time, I absolutely treasure every coffee session spent at the incomparable Café de la Paix just across the way, with its green-marble and bronze interiors, and of course its fabulous views of the Palais Garnier from the tables outside. Best café crême I've ever had, ever!<br />Loved this post, merci!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933395486332411202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-15415282470205149342010-08-17T14:13:05.868-04:002010-08-17T14:13:05.868-04:00Beautifully captured!Beautifully captured!Gramercy Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16968927746518885415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-9290298882030894782010-08-17T08:21:18.554-04:002010-08-17T08:21:18.554-04:00It's been years since I've seen it, so I c...It's been years since I've seen it, so I certainly enjoyed your tour!<br /><br />When you take us inside these beautiful old buildings, always makes me wish it were possible to travel back in time to experience it!Acanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-15467740141222395022010-08-17T07:57:45.511-04:002010-08-17T07:57:45.511-04:00You have just transported me back to when we were ...You have just transported me back to when we were there last, 5 years ago! Now humming La Boheme!<br /><br />Welcome Back!David Tomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181690917362173400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-48559779422709652892010-08-17T02:07:20.336-04:002010-08-17T02:07:20.336-04:00brilliant. and so much more. thank you for most de...brilliant. and so much more. thank you for most delightful tour!Victoria Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464329551302212978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-64338854501665323812010-08-17T01:50:48.986-04:002010-08-17T01:50:48.986-04:00Oh my! It's BEAUTIFUL! Of course, having just ...Oh my! It's BEAUTIFUL! Of course, having just left Rome, the gold statues on the outside reminds me of the Vittoriano. Whenever I finally go to Paris, this will top the to-see list. Great photos!Yuri-Alex Nisohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765739014256424333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-47504735344300520782010-08-16T22:50:37.138-04:002010-08-16T22:50:37.138-04:00It's breathtaking...just stunning! The grand f...It's breathtaking...just stunning! The grand foyer seems grander than any of the palaces that have ever been built...a masterpiece! The grand staircase also, with all the little balconies in the distance is unbelievable, what craftsmanship...thank heavens it's still around for all to enjoy.<br /><br />Merci, Merci, Merci!24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.com