The Eiffel Tower is bathed in laser light. PHOTOS: REUTERS
A woman carries the Olympic flag into the Trocadero arena.
The New Zealand delegation poses for a photo during their cruise up the River Seine as part of the athletes’ parade.
The balloon carrying the Olympic cauldron floats above the ceremony.
The Eiffel Tower gained angel’s wings during proceedings.
The French delegation’s boat floats past crowds lining the Seine.
New Zealand flagbearers Aaron Gate and Jo Aleh do the honours on board their nation’s boat.
Scenes from the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics as captured by Reuters photographers.
