At night, or during the day, the Eiffel Tower loom...

At night, or during the day, the Eiffel Tower looms over mere mortals as a testament to the aspirations of Gustave Eiffel, and a promise that if you dare to be as technically undaunted as you want to be, you can build eternal tombstones (so to speak) in your name.

It is nearly impossible to look at the tower without feeling some reverence (and I did look at that tower, a lot of the time!). To think that it is one of several monuments by the man!

Though it serves as a backdrop to many a romantic sightseeing photo, I think it is truly a reminder of the greatness of man. Little Wonder it is one of the Seven (now eight?) Wonders. Haha.