Thursday’s Special: Of Light and Darkness

Notre Dame de Paris, one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture, needs no particular introduction, and since this is my third post dedicated to it, I’ve decided to talk about music instead. This time I would like you to join me for a walk along Seine while listening to gothic, ethereal music by French neoclassical dark-wave group known as Dark Sanctuary. Click on the play button to hear Prelude from their album “De lumière et d’obscurité” (Of Light and Darkness).

Though disbanded in 2009, their legacy as one of the greatest bands in this musical style lives on.

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**About Thursday’s Special: It is a ‘non-challenge’ challenge that appeals to bloggers eager to wake up their creativity and show their own ideas and interpretation of the world. I invite everybody interested to join in. There are no themes, titles and techniques set for your expression, there are no limits and restrictions (no red tape whatsoever). The only thing required is to post a photo post on Thursdays entitled “Thursday’s Special: (your theme/title)” (as explained in my Thursday’s Special introductory post), to provide a link to my Thursday’s Special post, and to leave a link to your post in the comments section of my post. If you like Thursday’s Special widget, feel free to grab it and post it on your blog.

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62 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Of Light and Darkness”

    1. My favourite shot of Notre Dame 🙂

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    1. Thank you Linda 🙂 Have you been there?

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      1. Oh, Paula, I wish. I have yet go outside the U.S. except for one foray into Mexico in the 80s! I would love to tour Europe.

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  1. That is just a stunning building and the photo shows every aspect of it

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    1. I appreciate it Jo 🙂

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  2. What lovely music, and that photo is quite stunning. Amazing really, I don’t know what else to say.

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    1. I am touched Jeff 🙂 Thank you, Sir 🙂

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      1. You are so very welcome!

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  3. Lumières, couleurs, quelle belle mise en valeur, c’est magnifique Paula ! Bisous 🙂

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    1. ((((())))) Merci Julie

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  4. OMGoodness! She is back, she is BACK 🙂 🙂 I can’t turn the music on, be back later…

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    1. 😀 a dopo Amy 🙂 Baci…

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  5. wow- this is stunning. love it. 🙂

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    1. I am happy to hear that 🙂

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  6. What a great combination today Paula. 🙂

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  7. Gorgeous night shot. What incredible architecture and I love the viewpoint you’ve chosen.

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  8. Incredible shot!
    And I managed to listen to the music too!
    Thanks for both!

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  9. As promised! It’s a relief to find you here this morning, Paula. I hope this wonderfully tranquil music is reflecting your state of mind. I love it 🙂 For just gentle strolling, it was ideal.

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    1. I think it really does (reflect my current state of mind). It is nice having you here Jo. Hugs…

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  10. This photo is absolutely brilliant Paula! Just my type of shot! Love it, love it. love it, love it!

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    1. Tusen takk CG 🙂 Kyss

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  11. This is a magnificent photo.. been missing for a while, but this reminds me of how I enjoy your posts…

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    1. What a nice thing to say 🙂 Thank you very much Bob….

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  12. Great photo, nice mood! Hope you recovered from illness and work!
    Greetings, Ron.

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  13. I so enjoyed the music, Paula. Your beautiful photo is just ‘out of this world’. 🙂 How are you? I do hope you are quite well now. xx

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  14. Super beautiful Paula! Thank you!

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  15. Beautiful shot. One of the world’s greatest sights…

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    1. Thank you 🙂 I know you are right 🙂

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    1. Cheers Max 🙂 😀

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  17. welcome back, paula. wow … that shot is magnificent!!!

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    1. 🙂 Thank you so much, Stephen. It feels good to be back to see you visiting 🙂

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      1. Yes, it’s good that you’re back! I forgot to say that.

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    1. what language is “kewl”?

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      1. Quarks launguage 🙂

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          1. jest gotta imagine how it soundz Kewl vs. Cool 🙂 luv da muzic 🙂 have a great day!

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            1. It is night here 😀 I am happy you luv da muzic 😀

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              1. ah ic kewl is 2 pm day lit here 🙂 now i know 🙂 yes thank u 🙂

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  19. Absolutely beautiful! And good to have you back Paula.

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  20. Beautiful photo and beautiful architecture… 🙂

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    1. Cheers Drake 🙂

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  23. What an absolutely majestic shot Paula!

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  24. I always go into the wonderful and beautiful places you capture when listening to the music you share Paula. Stunning shot hon and glad to have you back. 😀 ♥ Hugs ♥

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    1. Thank you for your comment. This is my favourite shot of Notre Dame 🙂

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  25. Wonderful image of Notre-Dame!!!
    Enjoy in England!! 🙂

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  26. it’s always a pleasure to read you, see your pictures, hear your music and know about your feelings…
    Cheers!

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    1. Merci Jul’ de tout mon coeur.

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  27. A quick trip to Paris this morning was just the lift I needed! Thank you Paula 🙂

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  28. Simply stunning Paula! You’ve nailed this one in every way. Take care Mark

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    1. So nice to see you here Mark. Thanks a bunch 🙂

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  29. You have a special gift for melding visual and audio, Paula. Making the whole greater than the sum of its parts! Bless you for sharing this gift. Annie

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