Paramount Theater, Oakland , CA

[digipix]

I visited and photographed the Paramount Theater 4 years ago
and this past weekend revisted this marvelous building.

4 years ago, I was shooting with a D200, and now I'm shooting
with a D700.

I used the 16-35 f4 VR, 70-200 f2.8 VRI and 28-70 f2.8.

It was a whirlwind of shooting, I probably used the 16-35mm the most.

Shooting was all handheld, as I was on a public tour and had to keep
up with the group. It was a whirlwind of shooting and no time to
setup a tripod.

The art deco theater was built in 1931, closed in 1970 and restored
and reopened in 1973.

Main entrance:

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Decorative maidens:

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Balcony view of the stage:

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Ceiling and light:

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Mezzanine Lounge:

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Gallery link including photos from 2007.

Alvin

 

[SeeNoEvil]

great perspective on these shots. i've never been there before and it looks like a pretty cool place to visit!

 

[jmcghee]

Great set!

 

[Charlie_Boy]

Beautiful work.

 

[pictureted]

Love the theater and your shots are terrific. It's a great place to see a concert too!

 

[digipix]

Thanks for commenting.

I'm going back towards the end of the month to catch a movie
and get a photo of the Paramount sign lit up.

Cheers.
Alvin