Invalides Dome
Saturday, January 30, 2010 Publié par Eric Tenin
I'm just back from a dinner at dear friend's who live in the 7th arrondissement. On the way to their home, I passed by the back of the Invalides and I noted these green statues just to the right of the dome. It's probably a monument dedicated to the WWI soldiers, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I could not help but taking a photo. I love this place at night.
January 30, 2010 12:28:00 AM GMT+01:00
It is a beautiful statue, even though it's all green! Sprig is in the air? Or else in the statue.
January 30, 2010 12:31:00 AM GMT+01:00
Spring!
January 30, 2010 12:40:00 AM GMT+01:00
Nice contrast of the verdigris against the golden dome. It's as if the soldier is standing watch. I have a photo of the tip of the dome taken from my hotelroom on Rue Des Ecoles many years ago. Sigh.
January 30, 2010 12:46:00 AM GMT+01:00
My first thought was that the statue was smooth like chocolate. Now I'm itching for some chocolate. Earlier this week it was bread. Why do your photos make me so hungry?
*I can answer that myself: they get posted 2 hours before my dinner time.
January 30, 2010 1:06:00 AM GMT+01:00
Invalides never captured my imagination, but this picture is inspirational! Thanks for a new way of seeing it.
January 30, 2010 1:22:00 AM GMT+01:00
It is General Fayolle’s statue.
January 30, 2010 1:27:00 AM GMT+01:00
That's a so beautiful composition. I really love it. Great meeting between Les Invalides and this green statue. I saw it by myself lately and I already miss this scene. Yes, I miss it. That's what I think. Really. Thank you Eric. And good night.
January 30, 2010 4:10:00 AM GMT+01:00
beautiful place for a photo op! i must book a ticket to paris. :)
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January 30, 2010 4:37:00 AM GMT+01:00
I really like your night photos. They give such a different perspective :)
January 30, 2010 4:38:00 AM GMT+01:00
It is indeed beautiful.
Thanks for the great link, Gary.
Suzy, you have the best avatar evurr.
January 30, 2010 5:19:00 AM GMT+01:00
Pretty colorful for a night shot, Eric! Hope you had a lovely time with your friends ce soir. (And thanks for the info, TG).
January 30, 2010 6:48:00 AM GMT+01:00
You and your walks, Eric! Do you realize how much drooling you induce with such statements and photos? ;)
I don't recall having noticed these statues. I suppose the dome always drew my attention. Thanks for introducing me to a new aspect of the area.
January 30, 2010 8:39:00 AM GMT+01:00
«Louis» regrets that he went around but not in Invalides in his time in France. Somehow, he had missed this statue.
January 30, 2010 9:23:00 AM GMT+01:00
The night sky makes these even more beautiful ~ gorgeous, Eric!
January 30, 2010 10:14:00 AM GMT+01:00
Thank you for your beautiful pictures. They help me in my souvenirs of Paris. And I always feel frustated because I've missed so many parts, last time. Still it was a nice trip. Next time in Europe, I wish I could add Roma to Paris. And many more cities I dream of.
January 30, 2010 8:04:00 PM GMT+01:00
The statues in the gardens surrounding Les Invalides are some of my favorites in Paris! One in particular is of a beautiful man; reminds me a bit of a young Jim Morrison.
January 31, 2010 2:29:00 AM GMT+01:00
Parfait!! Et le 7eme...J'adore!!