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<\/div>\nThe photographer spent three years studying the moon’s alignment before taking the shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Christ the Redeemer, the colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, is a world famous tourist spot. Thousands of people flock to the Brazilian city to catch a glimpse of the statue, which was constructed in 1931. But a photographer recently clicked a stunning shot of the statue that has now gone viral. Taken after three years of failed attempts, Leonardo Sens’ photo appears to show ‘holding’ the moon with both hands.<\/p>\n
The photographer has posted the picture on his Instagram handle. According to the description, it was clicked on June 4 as the moon went down behind the statue.<\/p>\n
\nThe post also mentions that the long-awaited shot was taken from Icarai Beach in Rio de Janeiro municipality of Niteroi, which is seven miles away from the statue.<\/p>\n
Mr Sens told Brazilian news outlet G1 that he spent the last three years studying the moon’s alignment before taking the perfect shot.<\/p>\n
“In the end, everything went well and I was able to register the long-awaited photo,” he said.<\/p>\n
There are other photos too in the Instagram post, which has amassed more than 6.5 lakh likes.<\/p>\n
“I have seen several pictures of the moon but you managed to leave the perfect angle in a memorable way,” one user commented on Instagram.<\/p>\n
“I don’t even know what to say about these photos… it’s incredible, exciting,” said another.<\/p>\n
According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, the statue stands 98 feet tall, with its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet.<\/p>\n
It is made of reinforced concrete and sits on a square stone pedestal base about 26 feet. The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world, said Britannica.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n