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Early Morning at the Louvre

The contrast of beautiful cool Parisian morning light and the warm-colored Lutetian Limestone show a different side of the Louvre in the tranquil early morning hours before the crowds amass. At times Paris's unique light almost makes time stand still!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Paris, France
Camera: LEICA M10
Copyright: © Virginia Hines