The Grand Foyer

This is the Grand Foyer of the Palais Garnier which I visited on Friday. Napoleon III ordered the building of this Opera House, using the architect Charles Garnier. It was inaugurated in 1875. Such opulence!

[Jennifer]

wonderfully majestic, love the repeating chandeliers. Great in the b&w, brings out all the detail. fav

[Margaret Brown]

Love it, fav

[Simply Amanda]

Exquisite.

[Bep]

Wonderful in B&W.

[PhylM-S]

Wow - the grandeur is much more appreciated in BnW. Amazing to think who has actually been with in those walls - wonderful capture of the history in all it's glory.

[Debra]

Wow, I'd love to see that! Nice capture

[April]

Me too ... Wow!

[Peter Day]

what a place

[Catherine P]

Just beautiful

[Art Davis]

Yes, wow!
And I think the B&W is very effective, sometimes the intensity of color can overwhelm an image.

[Jocasta]

Stunningly elegant and beautifully photographed Grand Foyer

[Sally Ings]

Opulence, elegance and wonderful architecture. It must be quite an experience to see for yourself

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Would love to see this in colour

[Richard Sayer]

Stunning! I've seen this for real but your image conveys the grandeur equally well. Fav.

[mikeharris]

Loved this on a black background.

[☠northy]

oh my - glorious!

[Tom]

Wonderful capture

[*lynn]

wow, impressive!

[Milanie]

Wow - that almost takes your breath away. Beautiful.

[Dianne]

Beautiful.

[Denise Wood]

Looks stunning :) Would love to see it in colour!

[Gayle]

Wow! Amazing capture!

[Laetitia Petrussa]

Amazing!

[Kathy]

I like this but I do like the color version better. You can't see all the paintings in the ceiling and the beautiful golds and other colors.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Oh WOW. I mean, what an amazing interior.