Sunday, June 03, 2012

French Tennis open


The French tennis open (called The Rolland Garros tournament in France) has started. It's always a big thing, not only for tennis fans, but for the Parisians (and French) in general. Of course, I could not miss it... But if you think I took this photo in the Rolland Garros stadium itself, you're all wrong! I took it in front of the Paris town hall, where they installed a huge screen with seats and tables where people can watch the show comfortably (click here for a broader view). Pretty cool actually...

9 comments:

  1. Fabulous idea. Just last night a buddy of mine who is a tennis fan was talking about going to the Open some year. I think it would be fun, but seeing it at l'Hotel de Ville would be fun also and much less expensive. The photo fooled me!

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  2. We have watched the US Open on the gigantic screen in Madison Square Park.

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  3. i am a HUGE fan of tennis....and i don't miss a day of Roland Garros....on TV of course....but i DO go to Indian Wells in Palm Springs each year, and was fortunate this year to have a friend that i first met in France in '08 come with me.....and she flew all the way from Sydney Australia to do so.....i would love to have a jumbo screen at my city hall......nice idea

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  4. I got to see this, but frankly Eric, your photo's perspective really makes you feel like you're there. Great shot!

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  5. LOL Love the trick! (Are you sure it's not April Fool's on us?) It's a great shot and I hope you had a great time!

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  6. I thought this photo was taken at stadium! nice shot

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  7. That is simply fabulous! I love when cities make things easier for the public to enjoy.

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  8. wow it seems the weather in paris is so warm. the picture shows the people dressed in shirts and shorts. however when i checked the weather, paris is averaging at 15C.

    I will be there in a couple of weeks, i wonder if shirts are enough or if blazer is a must.

    congratulations to Maria Sharapova!

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  9. "Roland" Garros, only one "l".
    Great shot and nice blog, thx for sharing these daily pics with us

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