IMHO one of the finest things a photographer can accomplish is "freezing" the moment...a moment of love's expression. For it is in that moment wherein lies the deepest of human emotion, feeling...love...so elusive, so indescribable, so without words. We never really know what came before that moment nor what the future will bring. All we are able to do is capture but a brief, momentary vision of what is...the 'now' of love...the 'Tao' of love...
The couple in this picture captured my attention as lovers often do, by their togetherness and their singular expression of that togetherness...and in this case the lovely setting, their bright clothing, and as a secondary feature the reflection that the bridge above casts to the rippling water.
Peace and blessings
I love your photo and your personal reflection on what it means to be a photographer...a witness with or without a camera...paying attention to the moment at hand...opening to gratitude for a moment of grace.
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Espérons que leur amour ne sera pas aussi noir que cette eau ... Beau cliché !
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific, beautiful capture for the day, Jeff! Marvelous watery reflection! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Lovely shot Jeff. Your feelings about love shine in this photo also!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of capturing a wonderful moment. It's a very nice photo.
ReplyDeleteYou have indeed captured the moment :-)
ReplyDeleteIt took me a moment to figure out what IMHO means, but since I might preface a "proclamation" like that in a similar fashion, it wasn't too hard.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a great photo. It would be interesting to use it as a writing prompt, with different stories/interpretations...Perhaps he/she just got news they are shipping out to the Middle East? Perhaps they have both reconciled to the fact that the two of them are a bad match, and are breaking up? There are many different stories that could stem from this one picture.
Of course, a young couple in love is the most pleasant one to contemplate...
Whispering sweet nothings into his ear....
ReplyDeleteThis photo blew me away! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteNice catch on this very unique moment... I like what the picture suggest about relationship. Thanks for the lovely sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely moment.
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Very nice photo and capture of the moment. Love the darkness of the water with the slight movement.
ReplyDeleteThis is an achingly beautiful photo, and a lovely reminder of those feelings we may take for granted.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Romantic Capture :-)
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Yes indeed! Freezing the moment is what it's all about for me. :)
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