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The risky angle

How many times has the Eiffel tower been photographed? There are millions of straight-on images of this structure, complete with smiling faces of tourists at the base. In social media, companies are content with playing it safe and taking the traditional shots; but it’s the risky angles that create the most buzz.

How many times has the Eiffel Tower been photographed? There are millions of straight-on images of this structure, complete with smiling faces of tourists at the base. In social media, companies seem content with playing it safe and taking the traditional shots; but it’s the risky angles that create the most buzz.

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holas84 July 9, 2009 at 9:46 am

Nice!

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holas84 July 9, 2009 at 9:46 am

Nice!

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Matthew July 9, 2009 at 11:47 am

Simple and to the point, I like it. And you're right. It's the risk-takers that ultimately realize the most success/create the most awareness.

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Matthew July 9, 2009 at 11:47 am

Simple and to the point, I like it. And you're right. It's the risk-takers that ultimately realize the most success/create the most awareness.

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A Gothic Gentleman July 9, 2009 at 11:50 am

Fabulous picture and yes taking risks is part of the fun of being a photographer. Did you know by the way you have to have permission from the authorities to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower at night? Apparently it's a copyrighted image

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A Gothic Gentleman July 9, 2009 at 11:50 am

Fabulous picture and yes taking risks is part of the fun of being a photographer. Did you know by the way you have to have permission from the authorities to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower at night? Apparently it's a copyrighted image

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monicaobrien July 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Thanks for that interesting bit of info – I did not know that. And actually, that seems pretty ridiculous in this day and age.

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monicaobrien July 9, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Thanks for that interesting bit of info – I did not know that. And actually, that seems pretty ridiculous in this day and age.

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monicaobrien July 9, 2009 at 2:36 pm

Thanks for that interesting bit of info – I did not know that. And actually, that seems pretty ridiculous in this day and age.

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Nicholas Z. Cardot July 9, 2009 at 3:46 pm

Nice!

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Matt Cheuvront July 9, 2009 at 5:47 pm

Simple and to the point, I like it. And you're right. It's the risk-takers that ultimately realize the most success/create the most awareness.

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A Gothic Gentleman July 9, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Fabulous picture and yes taking risks is part of the fun of being a photographer. Did you know by the way you have to have permission from the authorities to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower at night? Apparently it's a copyrighted image

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Monica O'Brien July 9, 2009 at 7:36 pm

Thanks for that interesting bit of info – I did not know that. And actually, that seems pretty ridiculous in this day and age.

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