I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
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It was stunning! a beautiful sight 
Didm't watch it.
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
Didm't watch it.
You made enough bloody comments about it though!
Good eulogy on the news
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
Didm't watch it.
You made enough bloody comments about it though!
Think so!
An opening ceremony.
Jeez...rally the troops.
You do understand it's got FA to do with it I hope.
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
It was terrific; and like so much of the ceremony (such as getting the "future generation" to light it instead of past Olympians), it completely confounded expectations. Brilliant stuff.
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
It was terrific; and like so much of the ceremony (such as getting the "future generation" to light it instead of past Olympians), it completely confounded expectations. Brilliant stuff.
I think for once, the event itself overshadowed the hype and speculation. Mr Boyle did a good job and I think it will be a difficult ask for the next city to top that.
Watching Sky news and they are saying it was like watching a film tonight.Well done Danny Boyle .
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
It was terrific; and like so much of the ceremony (such as getting the "future generation" to light it instead of past Olympians), it completely confounded expectations. Brilliant stuff.
I also thought having the construction workers there was a nice touch.
It was brilliant! Loved the idea of the young athletes too and as Carnelian said a nice touch to have the construction workers there.
All in all we can be proud 
I thought it was really weird to start with (the opening) i was sitting here thinking 'is that what they want the world to think Britain is like?' but as it all went on i enjoyed it.
LOVED the cauldron! And who lite it too, the pyrotechnics were amazing as well.
Anyone else notice the queen looked asleep at one point? 
the cauldron is the best I've seen 
and I loved that it was future olympians that lit it rather than established stars - nice touch 
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
It was terrific; and like so much of the ceremony (such as getting the "future generation" to light it instead of past Olympians), it completely confounded expectations. Brilliant stuff.
i thought that was wonderful... really stirred the emotions. I only saw it from when they carried on the Olympic flag and I was choked watching that (and Ali! 
) Erin's pictures look amazing - I'll be watching the whole shebang over the course of the weekend
Edit - yep - loved that the construction workers were there too!
Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair:
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
I have to say that is a work of art. Extremely well done.
Hat's off to whoever thought up the concept.
It was terrific; and like so much of the ceremony (such as getting the "future generation" to light it instead of past Olympians), it completely confounded expectations. Brilliant stuff.
I agree, EC and Eugene, there were so many brilliant aspects to it.
I thought the cauldron was fabulous.
i thought it was brilliant
It was beautiful slightly gutted I was asleep at the time but seeing it this morning on the tele box was still good
slightly gutted I was asleep at the time but seeing it this morning on the tele box was still good Originally Posted by ~Sweet Summer~:
It was beautiful slightly gutted I was asleep at the time but seeing it this morning on the tele box was still good
slightly gutted I was asleep at the time but seeing it this morning on the tele box was still good
I think it may be on iPlayer if you want to watch it again. Not checked but it may be on the HD channel.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
I thought the cauldron was fabulous.
I cannot begin to imagine how that could ever be bested. I have seen it several times now and still find it very emotional.
Quite a touching interview by Thomas Heatherwick who designed the cauldron, explaining the concept.
When the cauldron was first lit, I thought, 'oh no they've done a modern art thing and it doesn't look like a proper cauldron'.........then all the petals started moving upwards and I was enchanted by it. Absolutely stunning and captivating ceremony. Near perfect.
I didn't think anything would top the archer lighting the cauldron with a flaming arrow in Sydney, but Friday night topped it for sure. Well done Danny Boyle and all involved.
Originally Posted by Katerina:
When the cauldron was first lit, I thought, 'oh no they've done a modern art thing and it doesn't look like a proper cauldron'.........then all the petals started moving upwards and I was enchanted by it. Absolutely stunning and captivating ceremony. Near perfect.
I didn't think anything would top the archer lighting the cauldron with a flaming arrow in Sydney, but Friday night topped it for sure. Well done Danny Boyle and all involved.
A true symbol of the creativity which exists in the UK. I think in years to come this cauldron will be held up as an example of the best Olympic cauldron's and lighting of.
