The First Candid
In 1838, Louis Daguerre snapped a photo of a Parisian street, empty but for a shoeshine boy and his client. Now that some sleuths have zeroed in on the location, the city is marking it with a plaque.
Summary
A team of researchers has pinpointed the exact location of the first candid photograph taken in Paris, leading to the installation of a commemorative plaque. Discover the history behind this iconic image and its significance in the evolution of photography.
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