02 August 2009

Night: the Cupola

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Let's stay in a 'night' mood after yesterday's Theme Day.

It took me a while to find out what this building is, so beautifully adorned by an interesting cupola. Well, I'm told it's a bank. Perhaps it wasn't originally a bank but hey, this is Monaco, so who knows? The photo was taken from the terrace of the Hôtel Hermitage looking down on Port Hercule and the area of Monaco called La Condamine. You can see the Palace on Le Rocher in the background.

10 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous shot! I love everything about it.

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  2. This is a fabulous night foto, too! What a view!

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  3. Ahhhhh, the Cote d'Azur at night, fantastic!! And the cupola is very interesting.
    Great pic, Jilly!

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  4. I think you've nailed your night photo skills now Jilly. This is just magical.
    V

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  5. The cupola is amazing, especially for a bank, and the view of the city lights at night is just beautiful!

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  6. That is indeed a grand view

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  7. Gorgeous night shot. It makes me think of Las Vegas. I don't know why, it just does.

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  8. Jilly, such beautiful colors! I love the information with the photo and the unique spot that you took this from!

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  9. So, not a Russian Orthodox church, then. They have that cross with that extra bar and they don't, as a rule, have palm trees. Where were you standing to get this beautiful POV?

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  10. Excellent night scene. I bet the panoramic view of city is gorgeous!

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