Patrick Spears

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”-Winston Churchill

Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the most acclaimed works of art in the history of mankind. Millions visit the painting each year at the Louvre. I love this shot because it shows the crowded environment that constantly surrounds the famous work. (Click the image to see the enlarged view for a better look.) I find it interesting that the combination of hype, mystery, and speculation could potentially sell a painting for a “billi.” Hype sells…