November 22nd, 2008

As time goes by

Here’s a re-creation—sort of—of a famous photographic kiss:

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Here’s the iconic original from VJ Day in Times Square:

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The claim is that it’s the same woman. I’ve always loved that black and white Eisenstaedt photo, especially the little twist in the nurse’s posture. Here’s an article on the many claimants for the honor of being the originals.

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3 Responses to “As time goes by”

  1. vanderleun Says:
    November 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    You know, I could have gone through my whole life and not seen that woman’s face and been just fine.

    Now…. It’s over.

    Have you no decency, neo? Have you at long last no decency?

  2. harry McHitlerburtonstein Says:
    November 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    I’m sorry. The “re-enactment” is completely .unnecessary.

  3. Baklava Says:
    November 25th, 2008 at 11:58 am

    http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2008/11/022152.php

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