European Parliament, a photo from Alsace, East

Photographer's Note

European Parliament

Let痴 go to another part of Strasbourg. Even though Brussels is often regarded as the capital of the European Union, it is not the only seat of the European Parliament. According to a decision made in 1992, it is legally bound to meet twelve times a year in Strasbourg as well (and all votes must take place there as well).

Despite this heavily criticised going back and forth between Brussels and Strasbourg, it was still interesting to visit the parliament building in Strasbourg last summer. The building is called the Louise Weiss Building (Louise Weiss was a French feminist pro-Europe politician and MEP) and was opened in 1999 by French President Jacques Chirac and President of the European Parliament Nicole Fontaine. It is located in the Quartier Europ馥n near the intersection of the river Ill and the Marne乏hine Canal.

Exif Data:
Make: SONY
Model: DSC-RX10M4
Software: PaintShop Pro 21,00
Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 914/100 mm
Date Taken: 2021-08-09 12:39
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode
File Size: 5991 k

jhm, holmertz, pierrefonds, Fis2, mcmtanyel, ikeharel, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, PiotrF, NickVu has marked this note useful

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pajaran (115989) 2021-09-17 9:49

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo mesto i moderna arhitektura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontartsom, perspektivom i uhvacenim trenutkom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lep European Parliament.

Zelim vam sve najbolje za vikend.
Paja

lousat (139332) 2021-09-17 9:58

Hi Lars,great beautiful building paid for with our money, a symbol of the waste of money, of its uselessness and of many people who "work" inside, overpaid, only to create more problems and bureaucracy and with very little power on the international scene. Sorry for the outburst but your beautiful photo was an opportunity to do so. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211736) 2021-09-17 10:00

Goedenavond Lars,

Nu zien we eens van dichtbij waar onze centen verdwijnen.
Het gebouw op zich is natuurlijk modern and gigantisch groot.
Maar zoals zovelen bent ik geen Europeaan, maar nog steeds Vlaming, dit blijft mijn mening.
Maar doet niets af van jou foto
Deze is perfect gemaakt en mooi gepresenteerd.
Bedankt.

Prettig weekend in het vooruitzicht,
John

holmertz (102774) 2021-09-17 10:02

Hej Lars,
Detta 舐 absolut ett intressant och n舖tan till och med vackert byggnadskomplex, men det ser dyrt ut f oss stackars europeiska skattebetalare. Glasfasaden mot vattnet ser ut att vara gjord f att skapa fina spegelbilder. De balanseras i viss m蚣 av flaggorna till her. Det 舐 fin kontrast ocks� mellan runt och fyrkantigt.
H舁sningar,
Gert

mkamionka (74535) 2021-09-17 10:10

Hi Lars,
I remember photographing this structure as well.
Interesting geometry, good angle.
Not many people that Europe has this additional capital yet.
I suppose the role of Germany and France may increase in the EU after British departure.
Very interesting reportage,
M

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-09-17 10:36

Ciao Lars, great view of fantastic building, beautiful light, fine details, splendid sharpnness and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (114536) 2021-09-17 11:41

Hi Lars,

The reflections on the windows are assets to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the European Parliament. The light is making the colors to stand out. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Fis2 (170861) 2021-09-17 12:13

Witaj Lars!
Amazing buildings, view is impressive.
Beautiful architecture, glass walls make impression.
Excellent framing, colors and light.
TFS.
Very well done.
Have a nice weekend.
Krzysztof

jmdias (115252) 2021-09-17 13:05

lars

curious as they choose this town to be the place of this symbolic building, a town that was french and german for many times. a symbol of unity. excellent view of the modern architecture of the building.

take care

jorge

mcmtanyel (68623) 2021-09-17 20:44

Hello Lars,
It is quite a transparent building; I hope the European Parliament is just as transparent.
Regards,
MT

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-09-17 21:04

Hi Lars
An impressive looking buildings chronicling your impressions of enchanting Strasbourg. What a great place for a wide lens and most enjoyable. Well done
Best regards

ifege (48159) 2021-09-17 21:55

Hi Lars
A good photo of the very impressive building.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147224) 2021-09-17 22:51

Hi Lars,
Photogenic modern architecture, well framed from a good POV, nice effect with the green diagonal, good brightness with all these glasses, light is well managed, tfs.

ikeharel (113427) 2021-09-18 5:25

I remember passing around those modern building, Lars, which contrasting the older style of most of the city. Fine outlines.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-09-18 12:09

Hallo Lars,
Mooie compositie met de diagonale lijn van de oever en met de vlaggen van de lidstaten aan de andere kant.
De gebouwen lijken kolossaal groot. Ze lenen zich wel om mooie foto's van te nemen.
Het groen en de wolken weerspiegelen zich goed in het gebouw links.
Vele groeten, Paul

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-09-18 22:54

Hello dear Lars and have a pleasant
Sunday..I have never visited
Strasbourg again....but i
WOULD LIKE TO DO SO....
i like the notes of lousat...
....many people who work
inside overpaid only to
create problems...
regards
Costantino

PiotrF (54788) 2021-09-19 10:40

Hello Lars,
Another interesting picture from Strasbourg with a modern parliament building. I like nice colours and good quality. Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

GyurMaster (24840) 2021-09-19 12:55

Hello again,

So the pedestrian walk is closed now? It wasn't in 2012. Sad to see that. Here I show you my vision of the place: https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/France/East/Alsace//photo1445920.htm

I like it darker. :)

Best Wishes,
Gy.