Almost a year ago, I included an image of the Louvre as part of a fledgling after-before post. Now, having a better understanding of post-processing, I have re-edited the image and posted it today on Monochromia.
Original post on Monochromia.
Not all the treasures in the Louvre Museum in Paris are sculptures or paintings or jewels. This scene — an alcoved archway framing the famous Louvre Pyramid (and one of the three smaller pyramids in the main courtyard) against the backdrop of the palace’s Richelieu Wing — took my breath away. C’est magnifique!
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i love your perspective. Fantastic work i love your blog…
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Thanks so very much for your kind words, and I’m honored to have you as a new follower!
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Great framing and processing! très beau travail, Stacy! 🙂
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Aww, merci beaucoup, Loredana 😊
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What a great capture, Stacy. It certainly pays to keep those eyes moving, roving for the next image.
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And so much roving to do there 🙂 Thanks, Lynne!
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Beautifully done! I really like the framing here in the doorway, the symmetry… terrific!
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Thanks so much, Mike! I really appreciate your comment!
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Ive commented in Monochromia. Stacy I love your perspective, Ive been in this tunnel before but there has always been someone in the way…. I haven’t been there when the gates have been closed which is refreshing and to get the detail in the glass having such a dark archway is really great… love it and thanks again for taking me back to the place I love…..
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Thanks, Kaz, and it’s my absolute pleasure 🙂 I guess the gate being closed kept those crowds at bay! Though I admit to standing there for a while trying to find the best framing. I came home with quite a few shots to go through, but I figured it was better to have way too many than too few, since who knew when I would get back there again!
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I know the feeling, I have a gazillion of the Eiffel tower but still not “the” shot I want… It was well worth you just standing observing for a while as it has turned out so well and unique to my eye which in a travel shot is one of the best things you can do is have something no-one else has done 🙂
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Thanks for saying that, Kaz. As for the Eiffel Tower, I seem to remember a gorgeous shot you took! Perhaps you submitted it for MM?
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I think I did, a close up one with the names of the designers on it. What a memory Stacy and thanks 🙂
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Yes, yes, yes, THAT’S the ONE!! Loved it! I’m going to have to go back and find it now 🙂
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Thanks Stacy my quest is over 😉 lol but I will have to find another reason to revisit Paris again and again ….
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I love the photo. The peek through the window. Architectural pictures always look good in black & white.
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Thanks, SC! And I agree — must be all the lines and angles and shadows 🙂
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it is magnificent!! Great photo!! I remember it well!
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Thanks so much, Cybele! Have you been?
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I have!!! Wonderful city!!
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Yes, yes, yes! I so want to go back!!
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moi aussi!! in the meantime pop by my blog for a journey to a caravanserai sometime 😀
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Vraiment magnifique!
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Oh, how I love the French language too, Sue 🙂 Merci beaucoup!
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De rien…. (Well, I hope that’s right and I’m not insulting you)
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LOL! Nope, absolutely correct 😀
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Woo hoo! My schoolgirl French still works sometimes 😀
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Mine too 🙂
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Wow, that’s amazing. And beautifully captured.
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Thanks, Desley 🙂 I would so love to have the opportunity to go back there again just to shoot the architecture of the palace!
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Take me with you!!!!
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You’re on!!!!
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Lovely design
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Thanks so much for your kind comment, Sherry!
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Magnifique!
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Merci beaucoup, Amy 🙂
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Love the different depth levels, Ma! So pretty.
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Cate!!!! I think you and Dad had moved on while I stood there taking shot after shot trying to frame it just right 😀 We’ll just have to go back and YOU can have a turn 😉 ❤️
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When I first saw the Pyramid, on TV, I was not convinced of its merits as an extension of the Louvre. It seemed to clash with the surrounding buildings. However, when I saw it in real life I thought it worked wonderfully well. I really liked the juxtaposition. I think that same juxtaposition is what makes your photograph so successful too. Lovely framing too.
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I thought the same thing, Laura (about whether it detracted from the Louvre)! But it’s truly amazing to see it and experience it. And I love the light and the views it provides from the interior of the main hall! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
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Wonderful photo! I wish I have taken this… when I visited there many years ago, I wasn’t serious on photographing. Thank you for sharing. I will remember this one! 😉
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Hi, Helen! Thanks so much. Here’s hoping you can get back and take your own 🙂
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