Where is Everyone? by jamibann

Where is Everyone?

The Glass Pyramid at the Louvre always fascinates me. I remember so well when they decided to build it - I did not like the idea of such a modern structure being in the Courtyard of the Louvre. However, not only have I changed my mind, I have come to really appreciate it.

There are usually lots of people around, but when I passed through yesterday evening about 6pm, the courtyard was strangely quiet. It felt quite eerie.

For information, the pyramid was completed in 1989 and was designed by Chinese American architect I.M. Pei.
fantastic shot... I hope to see it in person someday.
March 11th, 2016  
Fabulous. Fav
March 11th, 2016  
It is a fascinating structure. I would love to see it, plus visit the Louvre while I am there.
March 11th, 2016  
Unusual to see it this quiet for sure: the guy with the backpack taking a photo looks as though he might actually be scratching his head which, given your title, is perfect.
March 11th, 2016  
I am so looking forward to seeing this :) Last time I was in Paris (1985) there was no Pyramid. Fabulous shot....lots of grey clouds about!
March 11th, 2016  
I know just what you mean, it felt almost obscene when I heard about them planning to build this and now it seems quite iconic and in tune with the mix of historic and modern architecture you find in Paris. As you say though, eerily quiet in this photo!
March 11th, 2016  
Very fascinating structure...nice capture, especially with only one person and where they happen to be standing. I sure hope to visit someday :-)
March 11th, 2016  
Its very nice! When they built the rock hall here it seemed out of place! But it like this is beautiful
March 11th, 2016  
I like the sky
March 11th, 2016  
Would love to visit here one day. You've captured it beautifully with the clouds.
March 11th, 2016  
Lovely capture, it's an eye catching structure, when we visited it was really busy, it is a strange combination of styles that to me oddly works.
March 11th, 2016  
Fabulous capture! The clouds are perfect for the eerie feeling of this scene. Fav!
March 11th, 2016  
Bep
Great capture. I hope to see it in person some day. Fav.
March 11th, 2016  
That is odd...I've never seen it without tons of people surrounding it. It would be eerie -- but a nice photo op!
March 11th, 2016  
Ha! I was right there about three hours earlier and there were lots more people there. It wasn't crowded but it does look like something happened after that! Love the clouds.
March 11th, 2016  
Fab shot - another place I must go see.
March 11th, 2016  
Very nicely shot. It's great you were able to capture with only just those few people.
March 11th, 2016  
A very striking structure.
March 11th, 2016  
Stunning! Love the clouds too.
March 11th, 2016  
It's beautiful. Perhaps those threatening clouds had something to do with the lack of people.
March 12th, 2016  
Lovely shot
March 12th, 2016  
Reminds me a bit of the addition to the Royal Ontario Museum here in Toronto. Its formal name is "The Crystal", but I call it "The Excrescence", and haven't changed my mind about it. Good capture of this pyramid.
March 12th, 2016  
Terrific capture :)
March 14th, 2016  
Issi, I'm sorry my earlier comment was rather negative. Apologies.
March 14th, 2016  
@tristansmum Stephanie - please! Absolutely no worries. I thought nothing of it, and I didn't find your comment overly negative at all - just your opinion on that type of architecture. :-) So sweet of you to come back on it though.
March 15th, 2016  
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