Photographer's Note
As I didn't remember how was this place I visited once years ago, I got fascinated just after entering the Grand Palais.
It was empty, it was an empty huge palace ! Only two things to admire : the structure and the glas roof and the Coronelli globes.
Just after entering the place, you were in a kind of straight alley, leading to the opposite side. On each border of it, there were inclined giant mirrors to discover the glass roof and the architecture details. Just fascinating !!
In the middle of the nave, there were the two giant globes, hanging with mirrors too.
And THE right idea was to have put some music. A mix between classical one and the kind you find in fairy tale movie. Simply magic !
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jinju
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(14265) 2005-10-15 9:12
You found a nice shot. All those lines and curves make a fantastic subject. What is going on in the upper right corner? Is it a reflection?
jasmis
(58653) 2005-10-15 10:04
I like the graphic mode of this photo. Fine POV and perspective. Interesting note too.
yannick
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(1471) 2005-10-15 10:56
C'est une photo superbe. Les couleurs du soir mettent très bien en valeur la structure de la charpente, rendue de manière très graphique. Et c'est une excellente idée de prendre la photo sur le miroir et non directement, car cela ajoute un peu d'étrangeté dans la composition.
C'est très réussi,
Yannick
Graal
(103040) 2005-10-15 11:15
Hi Stephane,
good capture and idea on photo.Unusual view. I like the sharpness and composition. Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander
ndb1958
(9289) 2005-10-15 11:53
Hi Stéphane,
beautiful perspective and nice lightning. I like your composition. Interesting building. Great architecture.
Have a nice weekend
Nino
Fis2
(171849) 2005-10-15 12:04
Bonjour Stephan!
Interesting composition!
I like the frame, colours and light.
Very impressive picture.
Regards
Krzysztof
MiguelP
(14470) 2005-10-15 12:43
Smiles not only for the photo but for the wonderful way you describe your feelings and memories about the place when you get into the palace. Splendid photo, great compo mixing diferent directions in the space. Relalivity of the space. Thanks.
colinbrenchley
(6431) 2005-10-15 14:21
Amazing architectural shot. Thanks for sharing - must add it to my list of sites to see!
Regards Colin
papagolf21
(152607) 2005-10-15 14:31
Bonsoir Stéphane,
Idée ingénieuse d'avoir utilisé le miroir pour représenter la nef du Grand Palais, cette structure d'acier et de verres est une merveille architecturale.
Excellentes couleurs avec des détails très fins.
J'aime beaucoup.
Amitiés.
Philippe
aloyho
(6798) 2005-10-15 21:56
Hi Stephane,
I find the spinning sensation when looking at this interesting. It is also nice to leave a corner to show the real side. I love the details and the interesting POV. Well done!! All the best.
Didi
(61589) 2005-10-16 4:17
Bonjour Stéphane
Bonne idée de profiter du miroir pour photographier le toit du Grand Palais, cela évite un bon coup de torticolis.
Blague à part
La composition est très appréciable; elle me donne une sensation de vertige.
Je me demande si il était possible d'inclure tout le miroir ?
jmdaoudal
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(82) 2005-10-16 4:52
Ah !
Le reflet est magique pour cette coupole effectivement magnifique.
La photo est très créative dans sa construction, une grande partie pour l'architecture et juste ce qu'il faut pour le contexte.
Cadrage parfait les lignes de la structures sont bien placées et harmonieuses.
Qualité au TOP.
Une photo qui mérite qu'on s'arrête longtemps.
Merci pour le partage.
Jean Michel
weswang
(18247) 2005-10-16 12:36
Hi Stéphane, A nice PoV seeing through the roof and the details of the architecture. Interesting partial reflections to the top of this picture. A well taken sharp and clear image.
fixed
(3836) 2005-10-16 14:17
hello Stephane
intéressante celle-ci
évidement bel archi et beau jeu de lignes et de courbes
un beau ton chaud en haut à gauche mais pas assez de lumière sur le reste de la photo
du coup trop sombre et on a du mal à distinguer … un peu frustrant …
dommage mais chouette quand même
cool
merci
A+
Arnaud
sarju
(5324) 2005-10-16 21:55
Allo Stephane
It took some time for me to grasp this photo as I was confused with what looked like a ceiling and than people walking in the alley
but once I grasped the whole situation ... I really liked your compo and an extra point for you for capturing les tricolours français
merci pour le partage .... sarju
feather
(51130) 2005-10-17 4:33
Very strange and yes - fascinating graphic image. I particularly like where the light catches the top left corner
Kath
AmiBe
(6042) 2005-10-17 14:49
Salut Stephane,
ouh la, on en perd son latin avec cette image !
J'aime beaucoup la lumière sur le haut du miroir.
Belle compo originale, il faudrait juste éclaircir un peu le coin en haut à droite.
rabdelnoor
(3423) 2005-10-18 20:53
Hi Stepan,
Great work with the reflection of the roof structure, but I got a bit confused at first sight. After I understand your POV I found it great. Very good sharpness and nice colletction of details such the French flag on the roof top.
Best regards,
Ricardo
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2005-10-19 16:41
Hi Stepan
C'est superbement éclairé. La perspective est splendide.
C'est une image tres intéressante sur le plan architectural et en plus tres belle
Amicalement
Bertrand
paolino
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(1024) 2005-11-01 16:34
Hi Staphane, it is a really interesting and original structure. I like this shot rather than the other ones in the same series.
Congratulations
Paolo
Verol
(294) 2005-12-24 11:38
Great image, very abstract and I like it very much! This huge, reflecting structure mirror and small triangle where you can see the floor and people. Well seen and very well composed!
Merry Christmas Stephane,
Maciek
zeca
(19762) 2006-05-09 23:47
Excelent work, Stephane! Beautiful reflections and a magic result to this graphic photo. Wonderful perspective!
All the best!
Zeca
pady
(4800) 2006-10-06 15:34
Cette verrière du Grand Palais est absolument époustouflante. Vu de l'extérieur, c'est déjà impressionnant, mais depuis dedans c'est encore plus fou.
Beau cadrage et très original, j'aime beaucoup
Amitiés
Pierre-André
jafadabret
(56501) 2006-12-14 4:12
Stéphane, bonjour !
Et dire qu'il avait été question de démolir ce Grand Palais !
Cette photo est superbe pour la lumière mais surtout pour le graphisme d'une grande beauté.
Jacques
giorgimer
(35017) 2007-12-19 0:22
Hi Stephane,
very sirpriding image, at a first look it doesn't allow us to easily understand what is up and what is down.
Very well taken
Gio
Photo Information
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Copyright: Stephane Le Gal (Stepan)
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(27210) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2005-09-18
- Categories: Arquitectura, Acontecimentos
- Camera: Canon EOS 300D, 18-55mm/f3.5-5.6, @ ISO 400
- Exposição: f/7.1, 1/125 segundos
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Tema(s): Discovering the Grand Palais, The fascination [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-10-15 9:05
Discussions
- To jinju: The reflection... (1)
by Stepan, last updated 2005-10-15 09:16 - To Didi: Tout le miroir ? (1)
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