Sunday, March 18, 2012

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires -- illumination



I have been in this church many times. 
How could I have missed this detail in previous visits? 

The lamps and light are beautiful, but the juxtaposition of the art gives them life.


bon dimanche


Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires
6, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires
(Rue de Banque et Rue des Petits Pères)
75002 Paris

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23 comments:

  1. SpeedwayMarch 18, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    OK when light(s) was created why did He have to put them up too high to be changed?

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  2. Sylvia KMarch 18, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Such a gorgeous capture! It is amazing how we can miss things even in places we have been many times! I can only guess that we will see them when it is the right time for us to do so, and to appreciate what we see for the first time! Thank you, as always, for your visit/comment on my blog! They are so appreciated, Genie! Enjoy!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. Rob-bearMarch 18, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Bon dimanche, Genie. May your day have much light!

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  4. Lynne with an eMarch 18, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    The perspective,angles and patterns, as well as the quiet yet warm tones, are just lovely.

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  5. My name is RietMarch 18, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Oh how beautiful. A gorgeous capture indeed,

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  6. Cezar and LéiaMarch 18, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    So sublime energy for our Sunday, thanks for this beautiful image!
    Léia

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  7. Janey and Co.March 18, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful! A church that is certainly worth more than one visit!

    You put a smile on my face when I saw you had commented on my blog! :)

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  8. SRQMarch 18, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Love the composition you selected. So much to see! Thanks for the comment on the eagle shot. You're right - I was breathless the whole time thinking, 'I hope I'm getting one decent shot!' Bon dimanche!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Beautiful church and great capture. It is so gorgeous!

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  10. VirginiaMarch 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Beautifully captured my dear!
    V

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  11. MelissaMarch 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    It's a nice composition. I know what you mean about overlooking details, but I do think that being a daily blogger makes one much more observant!

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Too beautiful, Sunday wouldn't be complete without these lovely images Genie, thank you.

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  13. TheChieftessMarch 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Beautiful!!! Bon Dimanche!!!

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  14. Shane PollardMarch 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    You have the eye of an artist Genie - it's all in the detail, a wonderful image!

    Have a wonderful week
    xo
    Shane

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  15. HarrietMarch 18, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    What a great composition! I love the way the chandeliers are hung at graduated heights.

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  16. RandyMarch 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Amazing shot. I love the painting.

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  17. JackMarch 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    I think they bought them at a chandelier yard sale. Each is different!

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  18. AlexaMarch 18, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I'm surprised you missed these, 'cause I think you always remember to look up! They are gorgeous, aren't they?

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoMarch 19, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Most churches are so rich in detail that it's impossible to take them all in at one time. That's one of the reasons why we go back to places that please us. Your photo captures luminous details I'd easily miss in a visit. Love the glow of the lamps.

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  20. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 19, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Jack, wouldn't you love to know the story about how these came to be. I wonder if they were all acquired at the same time or if, as you suggest, they were picked up over the centuries.... hummm?

    Alexa, I think that I miss plenty but I am glad that I remembered to look up on this visit. (Just added the "look up" to my label on this one)

    Melissa, this blog has truly helped me be more observant in all my photography for sure.

    There are some very tall ladders for these lamps!

    Have a great week ahead, and I will have the drawing for the book giveaway tomorrow night.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  21. PeterParisMarch 19, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Your specific eyes and knowing of how to capture the "details" is really something!

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  22. MMarch 19, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

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  23. Kirsty @ Bonjour QuiltsMarch 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I adore the lights in churches over here. Beautiful picture!

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Merci for your comments!