The Kiss by Robin Reid

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25-FEB-2007	Robin Reid

The Kiss

San Diego Harbor

This stunning statue is on loan from NY City. It is located on our Embarcadero right next to the USS Midway. I believe it is an outtake from an old LIFE magazine photograph.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/640s f/11.0 at 65.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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blizzard		30-Aug-2007 01:23
brilliant a perfect setting fot this excellent work check out my shot of the same couple v

Dougie Young		09-Mar-2007 21:23
I love the perspective on the main shot it's Brill..:>

Richard Calmes		04-Mar-2007 20:34
Yes, this is one of the 10 most recognized photos of the 20th century!

Greg Harp		26-Feb-2007 22:10
Fabulous shots.

Buz Kiefer		26-Feb-2007 20:23
Great shot Robin and you are right about Life Magazine. http://www.life.com/Life/special/kiss01a.html

Kenneth Zimmerman		26-Feb-2007 15:06
For Laine 82 - (we do!)

Coleen Perilloux Landry		26-Feb-2007 05:41
My youngest brother sailed many tours on the Midway.

Coleen Perilloux Landry		26-Feb-2007 05:40
Yes, the famous kiss. The magazine sells for a lot if it is in good condition.

snootydog		26-Feb-2007 04:06
hey! we want it back. This is our kiss. Well done Mr. Reid.

coaster		26-Feb-2007 04:02
Good job!

laine82		26-Feb-2007 03:13
They say sailors have a girl in every port...there is the proof :>))

Elaine (etfitz)		26-Feb-2007 02:33
Wonderful statue!

petesie		26-Feb-2007 02:26
I agree with everyone. What a wonderful statue and you did a great job of presenting it.

Herb		26-Feb-2007 01:57
Great shot

Breland		26-Feb-2007 01:49
A very nice Life moment in history along with the great Midway in the bg. Great job Robin.

Bryan Ramsay		26-Feb-2007 00:45
Super composition with the sky, Midway and lighting!! V. -BJ

Tricia		26-Feb-2007 00:35
Lovely composition and great shot of this wonderful statue Robin!

Guest		26-Feb-2007 00:32
A superb tribute to a classic photo. V

Cindi Smith		26-Feb-2007 00:30
That is one awesome statue! Wonderful shot, Robin!