Denmark - Copenhagen - Kopenhagen - København - The Copenhagen Opera House - Operaen - National opera house of Denmark

    The Copenhagen Opera House (in Danish usually called Operaen) is the national opera house of Denmark, and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built with construction costs well over 500 million U.S. dollars. It is located on the island of Holmen in central Copenhagen.

    The building was designed by architect Henning Larsen in cooperation with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller. Mærsk wanted to ensure that the building would last for many years, wouldn't look bad after a number of years and wouldn't be an economic compromise. He personally tested seats and materials, he visited many places in the world to see how Operas were constructed and how the building materials were looking after having been exposed to weather for years. Henning Larsen, on the other hand, was trying to make sure that the original architectural ideas were carried through the construction process, especially concerning the large glass surface front, which became a matter of great controversy and subsequent compromise.

    Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens’s focal length: 24.00 - 105.00 mm; Focal length: 100.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 50

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    1. .2107images., sbenavid, Steve Gray, [salociN], and 87 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. ~ Floydian ~ (19 months ago | reply)

      You really see the world my dear.......what a beautiful shot in light, colour and exposure....very good work Lucie,
      Enjoy your weekend...

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    3. Lisa-S (19 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful.

    4. .2107images. (19 months ago | reply)

      beautiful long exposure shot .. great subject

    5. LuAnn Hunt (19 months ago | reply)

      Aren't you glad buildings don't move? Super nice long exposure!

    6. farbspiel (19 months ago | reply)

      Awesome colors, Lucie! I love the glowing in the building. Great work!

    7. ışık tanesi (19 months ago | reply)

      Love the angle of this, the perfect !

    8. Sevillano 13 (19 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

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    9. il bruno (19 months ago | reply)

      great shot indeed

    10. FRANK SMOUT IMAGES (19 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

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    11. rskoon (Richard) (19 months ago | reply)

      What a cool looking building. I love it!
      Great shot, as always!

    12.  David.Keochkerian  (19 months ago | reply)

      fantastic pov, great symmetry
      fantastic colors

    13. sureshkaimal (19 months ago | reply)

      Wow its amazing

    14. Barbara Jones / photosecosse.com (19 months ago | reply)

      LUCIE.........you must have about a MILLION perfect images on file !!
      Incredible work, as always !
      Have a terrific weekend !

    15. orvaratli (19 months ago | reply)

      Love this image from my old home country. You really manage to get the best out of the locations you visit.

    16. Travis Lawton (19 months ago | reply)

      Great long exposure.

    17. hk471 (19 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous shot!

    18. Manel Salud (19 months ago | reply)

      wooow, long exposure, fantastic shot!

    19. Tor Eigil (19 months ago | reply)

      Your fantastic blue hour shots continue to inspire and impress. I like the symmetry and the crisp blue colour.

    20. stella-mia (19 months ago | reply)

      well done!

    21. UrbanMescalero (19 months ago | reply)

      Nice shot from my city :-)

    22. Abir Solaiman [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)

      WOW

    23. coco77mi (19 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic capture!

    24. Ana Santos (19 months ago | reply)

      This is gorgeous.

    25. SFB579 (19 months ago | reply)

      Nice work my friend..

    26. Carlos D. Ramirez (19 months ago | reply)

      Simply wonderful.

    27. Daniel Garcia Foto (19 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

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    28. silaturrahim (19 months ago | reply)

      exclusive modern view

    29. Wilson's Vision (19 months ago | reply)

      reflection is wonderful.

    30. Lee Sie (19 months ago | reply)

      Awesome structure! Love the colors too!

    31. williamcho (19 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

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    32. Menetnashté (19 months ago | reply)

      very nice shot! good symmetry on it!

    33. nuframe (19 months ago | reply)

      Brilliant !

    34. nilliske (19 months ago | reply)

      Very beauty Lucie. Have a nice day. Thanks for your visit. Very appreciated.

    35. Andrea Rapisarda (19 months ago | reply)

      excellent night shot

    36. atif peshimam (19 months ago | reply)

      Astounding work...... as always!

    37. fksr (19 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

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    38. dawey [Mohammad Alhameed] (19 months ago | reply)

      excellent night shot...

    39. Pepelahuerta (19 months ago | reply)

      Excelente nocturna!!Y vaya colorido y composición.Saludos

    40. The Patriot 1776 (19 months ago | reply)

      This is wonderful !

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