At this rate, I'll never become an opera fan, I'll be too busy sneaking out to take photographs.
The statues next to the doors are very interesting as are the faces on the doors. It makes you wonder what inspired the people who created these amazing things.
I admire your ability to take such great photos as I know how difficult it is. The natural beauty is there but the real art is in capturing it. You did a marvelous job with this perspective of a fantastically beautiful portal!
J'ai eu la chance de visiter cet opéra en 2006. Si mes souvenirs sont bon il a une sortie directe vers la rue du moins depuis les coulisses et il servait parfois de salle à manger au couple royal grâce à un système de table amovible et les pauvres mangeaient froids. Les locaux n'avaient-ils pas été affectés au Sénat ?
Okay, no one will be able to top these doors for their ornate, over-the-top appeal... It is as if the designer was only going to have one project in his/her life and threw everything into this one setting -- wonderful!
I think it's incredible how royalty lived in the time of Louis xiv. But then, I really cannot comprehend the opulence that rich people live in now, either. :)
Thank you for visiting and leaving a thought! Sorry about the moderation, a bit tired of spam at the moment!
Merci de votre visite très appréciée et de laisser une pensée ! Désolée de devoir modérer vos commentaires, VDP en a un peu marre des spammeurs en ce moment !
At the royal opera inside the palace.
As I recall, many doors inside the palace look like this (well the statuary is different...) So much beauty. It's hard to absorb it all.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and this room!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a rich shot, Ciel. Statues, gilding, fluting, gold, marble, everything!
ReplyDeletethat is amazing! I have posted about doors of the upper east side in nyc and each one has it's own personality. great shot...Thanx !!
ReplyDeleteSo ornate! So much dusting! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the symmetry and grandeur. But, those door handles look so itty bitty! : )
ReplyDeleteI remember this place. Oh, how I would love to have my own private opera. Dream on.
ReplyDeleteAt this rate, I'll never become an opera fan, I'll be too busy sneaking out to take photographs.
ReplyDeleteThe statues next to the doors are very interesting as are the faces on the doors. It makes you wonder what inspired the people who created these amazing things.
Toujours cette porte ou façade somptueux comme tout le reste.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always.
ReplyDeletetu n'as pas traduit en Français, comment veux tu que je comprenne ton message ;o)) une vraie porte royale
ReplyDeleteAn opera in the palace? Why not? They had their own church in the palace
ReplyDeleteI admire your ability to take such great photos as I know how difficult it is. The natural beauty is there but the real art is in capturing it. You did a marvelous job with this perspective of a fantastically beautiful portal!
ReplyDeleteJ'ai eu la chance de visiter cet opéra en 2006. Si mes souvenirs sont bon il a une sortie directe vers la rue du moins depuis les coulisses et il servait parfois de salle à manger au couple royal grâce à un système de table amovible et les pauvres mangeaient froids.
ReplyDeleteLes locaux n'avaient-ils pas été affectés au Sénat ?
A bit overdone, but absolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo Ornamental. Is anything minimalist in Versaille? xxx
ReplyDeleteOkay, no one will be able to top these doors for their ornate, over-the-top appeal... It is as if the designer was only going to have one project in his/her life and threw everything into this one setting -- wonderful!
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Petite porte d'interieur, mais O combien grandiose par ses statues et ornements!
ReplyDeleteGreat door, Ciel, so fabulously ornate!
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VP and Diane kind of reflect my thoughts on this royal opera door. Royal, for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a beautiful door.
ReplyDeleteThe doors are an introduction to the beauty of the music yet to come!
ReplyDeleteI think it's incredible how royalty lived in the time of Louis xiv. But then, I really cannot comprehend the opulence that rich people live in now, either. :)
ReplyDeleteThose sculptures by the side of the door are soooo impressive!
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