On a related note, it is illegal to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower at night but NOT during the day[0].
It's the lighting system and its 'likeness' that cannot be reproduced. A brief search and I don't think anyone has been prosecuted[1]. There are plenty of pictures everywhere that probably don't have proper licensing. Perhaps those who want to use it commercially can get permission relatively easily?
It's the lighting system and its 'likeness' that cannot be reproduced. A brief search and I don't think anyone has been prosecuted[1]. There are plenty of pictures everywhere that probably don't have proper licensing. Perhaps those who want to use it commercially can get permission relatively easily?
[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M16CGK1T9MM [1] https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/photographs-of-eiffel-towe...