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From Rita

Mad about Mona

Tourists at the Louvre Museum in Paris all vie for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Description of Your Photo (Please use full sentences)

This scene reminded me of similar ones at the Sistine Chapel, where visitors crowd especially to see Michelangelo's Hand of God.

When Was the Photo Taken?

I was at the Louvre Museum in Paris on 14th, February, 2010 , ready to advise my friend that I would go to elbow the crowd in order to actually SEE the Mona Lisa, instead of just taking a picture of her, when I saw a little guy almost fall disastrously from the shoulder of a distracted parent.

Tips and Tricks

  • Always have a ready-to-shoot camera, lots of rechargeable batteries, a curious mind, and some insanity to avoid gloves even outdoors in cold weather!

Optional: What Camera and Settings Did You Use?

An old but good , although extremelly temperamental Sony DSC -S730.

Courtney Traub, Paris Travel Guide, says:

This pic nicely illustrates what mayhem it can be at the Louvre!

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