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Photographer captures sun embracing Eiffel Tower during eclipse

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Reuters photographer captured a striking image of the sun appearing to embrace the Eiffel Tower during a recent solar eclipse.
  • The photographer meticulously planned the shot, studying the sun's trajectory to achieve the perfect alignment with the Parisian landmark.
  • The resulting photograph has gained widespread attention and been shared by numerous media outlets globally.

A Reuters photographer has produced a historically significant image, capturing the sun seemingly encircling the Eiffel Tower during a solar eclipse. Sarah Meyssonnier, a 28-year-old photographer based in Paris, was tasked by Reuters to create an iconic image of the event.

Meyssonnier identified the Eiffel Tower as the essential element for the photograph. However, the primary challenge was achieving the precise alignment between the celestial event and the famous Parisian monument. After days of studying the sun's path, she successfully captured the moment.

The resulting image, which depicts the sun as a crescent shape embracing the tower against a twilight sky, has been widely circulated on social media and featured in numerous French and international media outlets since Wednesday evening. The photograph's exceptional nature has captivated viewers.

Il fallait forcément avoir la tour Eiffel, on a tout misé dessus.

— Sarah MeyssonnierMeyssonnier explains her strategic decision to feature the Eiffel Tower in the photograph.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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