Photographer’s Note
This picture is taken at the science center and museum in the outskirts of Paris, la Cité. This spectacular globe outside of it is not just a pretty piece of art but it is in fact a cinema called la Géode. It is a cinema using the omnimax format with a hemispherical projection, so you are almost surrounded by the picture.
If you haven't been to one of these cinemas yet, then I recommend it, you can find them in most countries and not just in Paris. Just a little word of caution! If you get motion sickness easily then you shouldn't see certain movies, it can be a nauseating experience. Just close your eyes if you feel it coming.
Postprocessing: cropped, cloned out dust, applied contrast mask, increased blue saturation and sharpened after resize.
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mathiasmo
(1729) 2003-12-04 18:01
Great place and great simetry! I can´t forgive myself, because when I went to Paris I didn´t go there!
Your note is very good (as usual), so as the people walking in front of it - they give the Géode it´s monumental scale.
Nice shot. I envy you.
RandomCameraGuy
(3063) 2003-12-04 18:36
That place is too funky! It's like a giant ball bearing.
As for the pic: the composition is good, the main criticism is that the sky is not flattering to the globe, perhaps trying at another time of day, or on a clear day would be cool.
alex
dob_31
(0) 2003-12-05 13:54
Nice futuristic shot, the metallic colors are great. The persons in front the Géode gives us an idea of the size of it. I like the red on each side of the Glodbe. This is a nice addition to the "Domes" theme. Well seen!
Photo Information
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Copyright: Mattias Johansson (sarastro)
(587) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 1996-07-00
- Categories: Architecture
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): La Villette [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2003-12-04 16:41
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