Palais Garnier

In 1861, at Napoleon's request, Charles Garnier started work on a 'new opera house' in Paris. It opened on 5 January 1875.

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic capture.

[Brigette]

beautiful representation - great in B&W

[Alessia Arcangeli]

like a postcard good shot!

[Kathy]

Almost like a vintage photograph - except the vehicles and the peoples' dress are modern.

[KWind]

Wonderful symmetry and focus.

[Lisa Stein]

Fantastic capture and processing!

[Laurie]

This looks fantastic in black and white! The cloudy sky is perfect!

[Susanne]

Wow, what a fantastic structure... Great focus and nice and b&w Issi!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

An impressive icon of Paris, captured splendidly by the G16 :) This makes me want to be in your amazing city, camera in tow.

[Milanie]

I did have to check the cars to be sure! This is so impressive - what terrific focus and really nicely composed. Such amazing architecture at one time in our history.

[Stephanie Swift]

Beautifully ornate building, reminds me of a highly decorated cake.

[Paula W]

What a beautiful building. The buildings in Paris couldn't be more different to those in Houston.

[DawnLouise]

Wish I could come visit where you live ... wonderful photo

[Issi Bannerman]

@paulaw Yes, huge contrast Paula!

[Issi Bannerman]

@lyndemc It's a great city. We live in the suburbs though, so whenever I make it into the city, I am always armed with camera!

[Sean O'Neill]

I have always loved this building. It is so spectacular inside as well, and lit up at night with the traffic roaring past it. Fav

[Susan]

Love the pov and processing.

[Issi Bannerman]

@seanoneill Thanks Sean - I still haven't been inside it. Shame on me!