Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Famous Pegasus!

I took this photo last evening from the rooftop of Les Galeries Lafayette (yes I went back!) and I really love it. The statue on the right shows Pegasus, but if you were to see it from the other side (facing the Opera Garnier) you would also see Pheme (Renommée in French), a greek divinity symbolizing fame. Its one of the two sculptures that you can see on both sides of the Garnier opera house. It was made by Eugène-Louis Lequesne
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Tags , Photographed at Opéra Garnier, 8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France

9 comments:

  1. Mrs. VandertrampAugust 6, 2014 at 1:01:00 AM GMT+2

    Beautiful!

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  2. William KendallAugust 6, 2014 at 1:08:00 AM GMT+2

    A magnificent statue, Eric!

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  3. scooter5203249August 6, 2014 at 1:12:00 AM GMT+2

    Pegasus ready for take-off. Your beautiful photo is a lift to the spirit, Eric.

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  4. Petrea BurchardAugust 6, 2014 at 5:44:00 AM GMT+2

    This is a magnificent photo, Eric! The statue is ready to fly into those clouds.

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  5. Robin LeeAugust 6, 2014 at 2:06:00 PM GMT+2

    What a beautiful photo to wake up to this morning! The clouds seem to echo the architectural elements of the building. I love it.

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  6. The BeaverAugust 6, 2014 at 3:34:00 PM GMT+2

    Extraordinaire Eric.
    WOW- the elements on one side ( clouds , sky) and then the statue and the building facing them.
    Is the public allowed on that rooftop? Thanks

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    1. LudeAugust 6, 2014 at 9:24:00 PM GMT+2

      The public is not allowed on the rooftop of L'Opéra, but Les Galeries Lafayette, yes!

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  7. AlexaAugust 6, 2014 at 7:34:00 PM GMT+2

    I was going to say exactly what Petrea said (again). I'm certainly enjoying all your "sightseeing."

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  8. LudeAugust 6, 2014 at 9:23:00 PM GMT+2

    Merci everyone! I like it too I must say...

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