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Dance in afternoon light


Dance in afternoon light
Information sur la photo
Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4280 W: 0 N: 7839] (28216)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-19
Catégories: Architecture, Oeuvres d'art
Appareil photographique: Pentax K10D
Versions: version originale
Thème(s): Moods, streets and museums from Paris. [view contributor(s)]
Date de soumission: 2008-09-14 1:05
Vue: 327
Points: 40
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
La Danse [Dance]

In 1863, Charles Garnier, the architect of the new Paris Opera, commissioned four sculpted groups by four artists who had won the Grand Prix de Rome to decorate the facade of the building. Carpeaux was to cover the theme of dance. Over a three-year period, he produced a variety of sketches and models before conceiving this turning farandole of women encircling the spirit of dance. The sculptor's main concern was to convey the feeling of movement, and this he achieved through a dual momentum of circular and vertical motion. The leaping spirit dominates the group, urging on the circle of bacchantes, in unbalanced postures.The public was shocked by the realism of the female nudes, which they judged unseemly; indeed, a bottle of ink was thrown against the sculpture and its removal was requested. However, the war of 1870, followed by the death of Carpeaux, put an end to the controversy.


Opéra de Paris Garnier

The opulent Opéra de Paris Garnier was designed by Charles Garnier for Emperor Napoleon III. It is the most important symbol of the 19th century Second Empire baroque style.

Construction

Construction of the opera building started in 1862, but it wasn't completed until 1875, partly because an underground lake was discovered during construction. The small lake still exists under the opera building. It was the hiding place of the 'Phantom of the Opera' in Paul Leroux's famous play.

Palais Garnier

Since the construction of the modern Opéra de Paris Bastille in 1989, the majestic Opéra Garnier is now mainly used for ballet performances. It was also officially renamed 'Palais Opera'.
Even though the opera has a seating capacity of less than 2,200, the building is one of the largest theatres in the world by acreage. It is 172 meter long, 125 meter wide and reaches a height of 73,6 meter (564 x 410 x 241 ft). The facade is decorated with rose marble columns, friezes, sculpture groups and two large gilded statues.
(Source: aviewoncities.com & Musee-orsay.fr)
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Bonjour Georg
J'ai cru que tu étais parti faire un tour en Italie. C'est un joli cliché, difficile à cadrer, mais tu t'en sors bien.
Je te souhaite un bon dimanche.
Nicole

Hello Georg!
Paris is one of the cities in the world one can spend an entire life and not see all that's there to be seen! Every single detail has its beauty and importance!
Your picture is very good because of this! With excellent technical quality, you give us a wonderful detail of that fantastic opera building!
TFS - Congratulations!
Have a great sunday!
Neyvan

Hi Georg,
Another nice one from Paris,in a classic way I think,
I like the choice for a low-moderate saturation and some nice
tones,it looks very elegant this way.An interesting perspective
with both the architectural details and the building,I don't
like very much the sky here,quite a wear color for a sky I think,
maybe I'm wrong.
Well done and have a nice sunday,
HOratiu

Hello George,
Superb image and comment. This splendid sculptural group is photographed under a perfect angle. It is a photograph of very good quality and a very interesting document. Cheer.
Have a nice sunday
Cordially
Joël

Hello George.
The sculpture and the surrounding architectures are very well coupling and mixing.
Nice warm paints.
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8566 W: 915 N: 11534] (57432)
  • [2008-09-14 2:32]

Hi George

A good capture of the neoclassical Greco-Roman sculptures, with a soft light & attractive warm colours. Good sharpness & framing, too! Tfs!

Hi George,
Very good shot of architecture.I like your POV and perspective. Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed.
Georg

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2503 W: 724 N: 202] (21556)
  • [2008-09-14 3:09]

Hi, friend!
It is interesting monument from Paris. I like your oryginal composition. Good idea and good conception. I like your colours and light.
Well done.
Marek

ciao George,
ottimo scatto con una luce ideale che con toni caldi mette in risalto tutti i particolari del blocco.
Il POV con la casa dietro e allo stesso livello rendono la foto fantastica
saluti
maurizio

Hello George,
Nice detail from this huge architecture.
I like a lot the mood you caught here, nice job,
Have a nice day,
JB.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1897 W: 53 N: 751] (12153)
  • [2008-09-14 8:49]

Very interesting artwork and a beautiful picture! I especially like the pov and framing. Good lighting and colors as well. TFS and have a happy day!

Ciao George,
beautiful image of these stupendous statues, emphasized by the good management of the light that puts in prominence the beauty of the forms. Good neatness, compliments.
Ciao
Paolo

Hi George,
Fabulous vertical presentation of the sculture artwork. Crisp, and the details are well shown. I enjoyed reading your informative Note. Regards, Danilo

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 653 W: 53 N: 352] (4298)
  • [2008-09-14 10:20]

Hello George, very impressive detail and you captured it in a great way. Excellent framing and very well handled light. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3922 W: 172 N: 5107] (23962)
  • [2008-09-14 12:38]

Hi George,
beautiful details from Paris. nice close taken and note. take care my friend.
Burak

Ciao George,
bella immagine di grande architettura.
Il primo piano di questa statua, ci permette di vederne ogni minimo dettaglio, grazie alla buona luce e all'ottimo contrasto.

Well done! - Have a nice week!

Francesco

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4482 W: 8 N: 2893] (24727)
  • [2008-09-14 14:38]

György/Jorge,
Beautiful view in a vivid details shot. Lighting is great as the composition.

Well done, friend.

Paulo

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4885 W: 133 N: 532] (44999)
  • [2008-09-14 23:25]

Jó napot George,
amazing sculptures, fine presentation of Palais Opera in Paris. Very good quality of photo. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

Hi George,
What a superb image vith excellent light and POV.TFS.
Regards,
Have a nice week.

hAyAti

Hi Georg, great POV for a splendid fountain, wonderful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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