Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre

Although the installation of I M Pei's glass and metal

pyramids at the Louvre must have been met with the ire

of many, the attraction to this large icon of Paris has withstood

the test of nearly three decades.

It is a kinetic sculpture of sorts with

an ever-changing view depending on the time of day,

the weather, and the season.

Cour Napoleon

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Musée du Louvre - le reflet

Musée du Louvre

The sharp lines and edges of the 'pyramid du Louvre' form

an eye-deceiving reflection of the buildings and the blue sky.

Classic architecture transformed into 

shards of an eclectic puzzle

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

(I am joining James' Weekend Reflections)

Réflexions de nuit à Paris

Louvre courtyard at night

Such diverse architecture... 

from the graceful arches to the glass angles, 

all reflected in the shallow fountains!

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Le Louvre et la Pleine Lune

Louvre and the first full moon of spring,

a calm scene and reflection...

bon week end

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Pyramide du Louvre - City Daily Photo Theme Day: triangles

Pyramide du Louvre

The first day of the month is Theme Day for the City Daily Photo community, and the theme for April is "triangles."  In Paris there are two obvious and very large architectural structures which would pass the test:  La Tour Eiffel and I M Pei's Pyramide du Louvre, seen here.  

Taken in spring at dusk with the last glow of daylight, it takes on the watercolor hues of l'heure bleue.  The "blue hour" is a magical time of day when the softness of the fading light of day creates the colors only seen in artists' palettes and then dances across the Pyramide.

Pyramide du Louvre

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

See "triangles" from cities around the world here

from my friends of CDP