A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

[pdk42]

I went to The Louvre art gallery in Lens (a town near to Lille in northern France) today. I thought the people and the building were much more interesting (and photogenic) than the art!



Ghosts in the Gallery by Paul Kaye, on Flickr


Observations & Reflections by Paul Kaye, on Flickr


An Interesting Piece by Paul Kaye, on Flickr


Appreciating Beauty by Paul Kaye, on Flickr


Here's looking at you kid by Paul Kaye, on Flickr


Holding Hands with my Best Friend by Paul Kaye, on Flickr



Another Spiral Staircase by Paul Kaye, on Flickr

[Barr1e]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

An interesting set Paul, you seem to have captured the mood of why the gallery and people are there.

#2 is stand out for me. So much to see in that image.

Holding hands I like too - nicely captured and seen.

Regards. Barr1e

[Ricoh]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Top quality in all aspects, very impressive.

[brian1208]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

I think that is a stunning series Paul, some really interesting moments

[David M]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

A very nice set, holding hands is the stand out for me.

[Ashley_uk]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Really great series. I assume #1 was taken with a tripod? Did they not mind within a gallery?

[DerekW]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Do they still have the CloarkRoom in the basement?

[benvendetta]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

I am very impressed with these, and your style of photography Paul.

[Phill D]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

I agree these are really thought provoking Paul. You've nicely captured the atmosphere in the gallery. Nos #1 & #2 work especially well.

[pdk42]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Really great series. I assume #1 was taken with a tripod? Did they not mind within a gallery?

I just tested the camera on the edge of one of the plinths. I'm sure tripods wouldn't be allowed.

[pdk42]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Do they still have the CloarkRoom in the basement?

Possibly - I didn't have need to find it!

[pdk42]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Thank you all for your kind words! It's a nice place to visit - I'd recommend it.

[KeithL]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Certainly a building designed for photographers, isn't it? Some nice images there.

[OlyPaul]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

Great set of creative images Paul. no1 with the sharp part of the roof cropped out is the stand out image for me..

[Zuiko]

Re: A few from The Louvre, Lens (Northern France)

What I really like about these is that they are not just a series of record shots documenting your visit to the gallery. Each picture captures a member of the public connecting with the exhibits and is done in a very creative way, through imagination and observation. Take No 5 (Here's looking at you kid) for example. The lady viewing the exhibit even looks like it and she is staring intently, as if she is aware of the similarity too. Whatever thoughts are going through her mind, it has certainly caught her attention and forged a connection with her. This simply would not have worked with a person with, say, long dark hair. It may be that you was not aware of this when taking the shot and the compatibility of the subject was serendipity, but I think that is one of the great things about your photography, Paul, your instinct and subconscious eye for a great picture.