7 great paparazzi shots

By Henry Funk

Paparazzi are photographers who always follow celebrities to capture original and unique photos. The name "paparazzi" is rooted from a character called "Paparazzo" in "La Dolce Vita" - who races around Rome as part of a roving pack of celebrity photographers. This month is 50th anniversary of Federico Fellini's great cinematic work "La Dolce Vita" also marks a half-century of special phenomenon in the world of entertainment: The paparazzi. On the occasion of paps' 50th, the Nypost has given out 7 legendary paparazzi photos.

Liz and Dick finally caught, June 25, 1962, Italy

This was the photos of Liz Taylor and her husband Richard Burton that was took in 1962. At that time, Liz Taylor was in Rome to play Cleopatra. According to Brittain Stone, photo editor at Us Weekly, that picture delivered so much more than the news or the machinations. That was a beloved image - pure love story."

Liz and Dick finally caught, June 25, 1962, Italy

Brad and Jen before the breakup, Jan. 6, 2005, Anguilla

It was the last picture of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston that was captured in Anguilla. Us Weekly's Stone said that it was a deeply ironic image.

Brad and Jen before the breakup, Jan. 6, 2005, Anguilla

Britney nearly dropping her baby

The photo of Britney nearly dropping her baby was seen as one of greatest paparazzi shots of all time. Britney Spears has love/hate relationship with paparazzi. She shaves her head, or she doesn't wear underwear. All her actions were caught by lens of paparazzi.

Britney nearly dropping her baby

Bill and Hillary dance on the beach, Jan. 4, 1998, US Virgin Islands

It was the happy moment of US former president Bill Cliton and his wife Hillary. This rancorous, middle-aged couple just happens to be shot dancing, midday, no music, on a beach, suddenly looking very much in love.

Bill and Hillary dance on the beach, Jan. 4, 1998, US Virgin Islands

Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal, Feb. 11, 1992

Shot three days before Valentine's Day, sitting alone in front of the world's most famous monument to love: This was the moment when Diana fully realized the power of the paparazzi, that she could use them in order to send a message to the world without saying a word. In this case, the message was: "My husband doesn't love me."

Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal, Feb. 11, 1992

Sean Penn punching a pap, Aug. 28, 1986, NYC

Actor Sean Penn punch paparazzi in Aug. 28, 1986. This picture clearly showed the anger in Sean Penn's face.

Sean Penn punching a pap, Aug. 28, 1986, NYC

Jackie Onassis, Oct. 7, 1971, Madison Avenue

The photo of Jackie Onassis which was shot by Ron Galella named "Windblown Jackie". Among every shot he took of Jackie, this is his favorite.

Jackie Onassis, Oct. 7, 1971, Madison Avenue

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