Black & White The Kiss

wallygoots · 05-25-2014, 02:16 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm shy. I usually let strangers be strange without having me point a camera in their business. This shot was underexposed and slated for the trash can before I realized that I had caught a truly natural moment of affection. Humm... a little black and white might work. Clone out that distracting family gawking at the waterfall. Dodge a few rocks & burn a few streams of water and light.

The couple was far from me, and I'm shy. I didn't even know it was a keeper and worth the work until I got home (LCDs in those days...). I keep entering this shot in contests hoping someone will say "that was me!" I think people like the spontaneity of a real kiss and someday maybe I'll make contact and give this picture to the couple on the bridge.

manntax · 05-25-2014, 04:07 AM

Great photo - the scene pictured could well be a frame from a romantic film ! I love the setting , that waterfall and the bridge looks indeed as a perfect spot for having a kiss - and you've managed to edit it nicely - getting rid of the distractions and enhancing the charm of that moment - well done. Wonderful BW conversion. Here is my nomination, - glad I spotted and nominated it as a first one

,,,
' >' manntax

RonHendriks1966 · 05-25-2014, 04:15 AM

I nominate this photo. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this wonderfull photo capturing true love as it is in the life off people. It is an old image, otherwise we probably would see them taking a selfie at this moment. Good luck on finding the couple.

mee · 05-25-2014, 06:06 AM

Enjoy the lighting and the dynamics of the water falling.. as well as having the couple in between the water. nominated!

**jac** · 05-25-2014, 06:24 AM

Nominated

*MightyMike* · 05-25-2014, 07:30 PM

I nominate this photo

Hex · 05-27-2014, 10:03 AM

Nominated. I love the light.

CeciProAm · 05-27-2014, 10:56 AM

I love this photo & I do hope you find the couple one day~
Did you consider straightening the shot?

alfpics · 05-27-2014, 11:53 AM

Very nice shot - a special moment. No need to straighten the bridge IMHO!
Nominated
Andy

pietro_d · 05-27-2014, 12:36 PM

Cool b/w . Nominated :-)

brunogeri · 05-27-2014, 01:12 PM

I nominate this photo. I can feel a kind of "drama" watching at it.

John Elger · 05-27-2014, 01:34 PM

I nominate this photo. I would call it Aragorn and Arven in Rivendell

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wallygoots · 05-28-2014, 04:54 AM - **1 Like**

Nice John! Totally Rivendell.

Oh my, I should straighten the bridge. Why didn't I notice that? But wait, the bridge is straight--it's the picture that's crooked! Oh well, could have had a K-3.

Thanks for the nominations and valuable comments.

hongman · 05-28-2014, 06:13 PM

I nominate this photo..!! Fantastic photo with all the elements contributing to conveying the romantic emotion of the moment. Very well done and thanks for sharing..!!

CeciProAm · 05-28-2014, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by wallygoots

Oh my, I should straighten the bridge. Why didn't I notice that? But wait, the bridge is straight--it's the picture that's crooked! Oh well, could have had a K-3.

Thank you for the chuckle & the brilliant photo!

I forgot to say NOMINATED!

05-25-2014, 02:16 AM - 2 Likes	#1
wallygoots Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 30	The Kiss Lens: Zuiko 40-150mm Camera: E-1 I'm shy. I usually let strangers be strange without having me point a camera in their business. This shot was underexposed and slated for the trash can before I realized that I had caught a truly natural moment of affection. Humm... a little black and white might work. Clone out that distracting family gawking at the waterfall. Dodge a few rocks & burn a few streams of water and light. The couple was far from me, and I'm shy. I didn't even know it was a keeper and worth the work until I got home (LCDs in those days...). I keep entering this shot in contests hoping someone will say "that was me!" I think people like the spontaneity of a real kiss and someday maybe I'll make contact and give this picture to the couple on the bridge.

05-28-2014, 06:13 PM	#14
hongman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 300	Nominated The Kiss I nominate this photo..!! Fantastic photo with all the elements contributing to conveying the romantic emotion of the moment. Very well done and thanks for sharing..!!

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05-25-2014, 04:07 AM	#2
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Great photo - the scene pictured could well be a frame from a romantic film ! I love the setting , that waterfall and the bridge looks indeed as a perfect spot for having a kiss - and you've managed to edit it nicely - getting rid of the distractions and enhancing the charm of that moment - well done. Wonderful BW conversion. Here is my nomination, - glad I spotted and nominated it as a first one ,,, ' >' manntax

05-25-2014, 04:15 AM	#3
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	I nominate this photo. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this wonderfull photo capturing true love as it is in the life off people. It is an old image, otherwise we probably would see them taking a selfie at this moment. Good luck on finding the couple.

05-25-2014, 06:06 AM	#4
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Enjoy the lighting and the dynamics of the water falling.. as well as having the couple in between the water. nominated!

05-25-2014, 06:24 AM	#5
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Nominated

05-25-2014, 07:30 PM	#6
MightyMike Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 9,322	I nominate this photo

05-27-2014, 10:03 AM	#7
Hex New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 24	Nominated. I love the light.

05-27-2014, 10:56 AM	#8
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698	I love this photo & I do hope you find the couple one day~ Did you consider straightening the shot?

05-27-2014, 11:53 AM	#9
alfpics New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 35	Very nice shot - a special moment. No need to straighten the bridge IMHO! Nominated Andy

05-27-2014, 12:36 PM	#10
pietro_d Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 36	Cool b/w . Nominated :-)

05-27-2014, 01:12 PM	#11
brunogeri Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 57	I nominate this photo. I can feel a kind of "drama" watching at it.

05-27-2014, 01:34 PM	#12
John Elger Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 84	I nominate this photo. I would call it Aragorn and Arven in Rivendell .

05-28-2014, 04:54 AM - 1 Like	#13
wallygoots Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 30 Original Poster	Nice John! Totally Rivendell. Oh my, I should straighten the bridge. Why didn't I notice that? But wait, the bridge is straight--it's the picture that's crooked! Oh well, could have had a K-3. Thanks for the nominations and valuable comments.

05-28-2014, 06:27 PM	#15
CeciProAm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 698	Originally posted by wallygoots Oh my, I should straighten the bridge. Why didn't I notice that? But wait, the bridge is straight--it's the picture that's crooked! Oh well, could have had a K-3. Thank you for the chuckle & the brilliant photo! I forgot to say NOMINATED!