December 15, 2007

Opera Christmas Tree

The major streets and avenues are festively lit and the Christmas tree in front of the Opera was being installed and decorated as I walked by. The fragrance of pine from the sawdust was a perfect mood setter.



One of these days, I promise to go out with camera when it is dark and the lights are on to show you why it's been officially said that Budapest looks more Christmasy than Vienna for the second year in a row. Hope you are enjoying your week-end and it is warmer where you are.

11 comments:

quintarantino said...

Hoping to see the next photo. When the tree is all set up.

Lara said...

hahaha, I had no clue there is a competition between the two cities :)).

Amrita said...

Looks so lovely

Steve Buser said...

A really interesting shot. I was looking through some of your others. You are getting quite a great collection.
--steve buser
New Orleans Daily Photo

Janice Thomson said...

I'd love to see a Christmas Budapest.

NorthBayPhoto said...

Very beautiful

Oswegan said...

It looks like a big Christmas gift.

~Oswegan

zakscloset said...

i can't wait to see beautiful budapest in christmas lightings!

Lilli & Nevada said...

This is fantastic I love that Red the old lamp poles look great too. I can't wait to see it all lit up at night.

smilnsigh said...

It's beautiful in preparation, of course. But I can hardly wait to see shots of the whole project completed and at night.

Mari-Nanci

slim said...

I would love to see this wrapping at night time. I had the good fortune of visually touring the opera house last spring. Great care is taken to preserve its magnificence by giving you blue coverings for your feet before you enter the grand hall! My next tour must be both audio and visual ;-) Are the statues of Liszt and Erkel decorated as well?