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Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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Aad Milla

April 12, 2022

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The story goes that drunk students liked to have pictures taken by Mr. Kiek. We owe the expression 'take a snapshot' to this. The stainless steel camera is aimed at Rijnsburgersingel, the place where Kiek probably had his studio. You can see pictures for yourself.

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Aad Milla

April 12, 2022

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For more information about Mr. Kiek: See nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kiek

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Kristian

September 15, 2022

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It is said that drunk students liked to be photographed at Mr. Kiek's. This is where we owe the expression 'taking a snapshot'. The stainless steel camera is aimed at the Rijnsburgersingel, the place where Kiek probably had his studio.

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Elevation 30 m

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