The Grand Staircase at Palais Garnier

    Paris Opera. Paris, France
    The Palais Garnier, also known as the Opéra de Paris or Opéra Garnier, but more commonly as the Paris Opéra, is a 2,200-seat opera house on the Place de l'Opéra in Paris, France. A grand landmark designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style, it is regarded as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time.

    In 1896, one of the counter-weights for the grand chandelier fell, killing one. This, as well as the underground lake, cellars, and other elements of the Opera House, inspired Gaston Leroux in 1909 to write his classic Gothic novel, The Phantom of the Opera.

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    1. Alejandro Pérez (42 months ago | reply)

      Splendid HDR ! Very well done !

    2. Orlando Photographer (42 months ago | reply)

      WOW. This is amazing! One of the best HDR I've ever seen. Very good job.

    3. Rick Stemmler (42 months ago | reply)

      Great one, Raf!!! The wide angle really grasps the grandeur and scale. The HDR really enhances the mood. Nicely done, my friend!!!

    4. blackrose916... (42 months ago | reply)

      This shot really rocks it!

    5. Phil Armishaw (42 months ago | reply)

      Very cool place and a great shot!

    6. Phil Armishaw, OlaNowak, and LBooker (Lorraine) added this photo to their favorites.

    7. LBooker (Lorraine) (42 months ago | reply)

      wow..such opulence

    8. Tati Talamoni and Kevin Konnyu added this photo to their favorites.

    9. Kevin Konnyu (42 months ago | reply)

      WOW! Love it!

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