March, 2016 – Graham Miln

Aerial Acrobatics on the Library

We watched a woman performing acrobatic stunts on the side of the public library in Lyon.

Acrobatics on the side of the public library in Lyon, France
Acrobatics on the side of the public library in Lyon, France

We stopped and enjoyed the performance for a few minutes. I filmed what I could of the acrobatics on the library wall. The distance made it difficult to capture much usable footage. After a moment I remembered my Gorilla Pod; I set up and filmed the final shots using the impromptu tripod closer to the building.

Most of the people milling into and out of the big train station did not seem to notice her. It was busy and the building site between the library and station obstructed much of the view. It did not help that anyone stopping in front the train station tends to be approached and overwhelmed by chuggers and others asking for money.

View of the library from the train station forecourt
View of the library from the train station forecourt

A performer stands on a suspended platform
A performer stands on a suspended platform

Aerial acrobatics on the side of la Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon 3eme
Aerial acrobatics on the side of la Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon 3eme

Searching on the library’s web site did not reveal any information about the event; I presume it must have been organised and part of something formal. Do you know? If so, please get in touch.

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