'Love is everything...'!, a photo from London, England

Photographer's Note

I grabbed this shot at Kings Cross railway station one late night whilst out hunting for pictures.

This couple had caught the late night train home, or maybe the story behind this image may be much more complex !
Leica 2 50mm f1.4. wide open at about 1/15th. 1000ASA.

inka, AnimeshRay, nicoz, flory, Uzi, bj40 has marked this note useful

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goodwill (4274) 2006-11-26 11:02

I agree with your theme and the notes.....Love is everything. But now I have seen Love for "sale", Love for "Trading" etc etc.
Love for the sake of Love...and nothing esle.
A quality shot in B&W which prompted me to write a few words and share mine experiences.
Thanks a lot.
Rajeev

kensimage (8563) 2006-11-26 11:52

Beautifully timed, Christopher, and wonderfully cinematic. The window frame even suggests the border of a movie screen. Fabulous actor-like expressions on their faces. But it's real! At least, it was real for the fleeting moment that you caught. Hopefully it has lasted. Regards, Ken.

russte (0) 2006-11-26 12:37

Hi Christopher, another gem from your back catalogue. There was something photogenic about those old BR MkI coaches, lending a hint of Brief Encounter to the image. This is almost timeless - it could have been taken in Asia this year. Stephen

hickthom (358) 2006-11-26 14:52

Nice to see some old shots. Somehow you have captured a moment of its own time.. One can see theough the years...

Clochette (8076) 2006-11-26 17:10

Hi Christopher
Everything or not, I do not know yet the answer to this question. But I love the pic, very "movie-like". Nice snapshot, thank you.

canan (989) 2006-11-27 2:02

almost 40 years old!!! amazing!!!i like the composition very much...the relax and happy feeling on the lady's face is supporting your title for sure..made me wonder what happened to this love afterwords...thanks for sharing..

nbj (2097) 2006-11-27 3:39

this is an absolutely wonderful picture. you nailed just the right moment, there is an atmosphere of so much tendeness and confidence. love it.

voightlanderfan (0) 2006-12-01 15:35

LOVELY phto Christopher,
Well seen and well done.

Steph.

suhan (3552) 2006-12-02 3:29

Is it true?
Is it everything?
I think, this is a photo of love (only)...
But it isn't everything.
Very nice composition, capture and good BW.
Thanks for sharing.
merve-süleyman

nikkN6 (328) 2006-12-07 11:19

Great!
Just perfect photo and you managed to steal a private and lovely moment!

Congratulations

Nikos

japiey (10163) 2007-04-13 19:46

Hi Christopher.

Attachment is the bonding which promotes relationships that last for many years, and even decades.
A very sensuous image.

jean paul

AnimeshRay (9089) 2007-07-29 0:48

An absolutely precious image, Christopher! 1968!! I wish this couple could see themselves through this image today...what a charming moment, and what a 'Leica' shot! Bravo!

KKar (486) 2007-08-09 1:18

Christopher I admire this picture. The feeling in it ... the B/W choise and the noise create an old fashioned atmosphere. Late 50s Adorable.
Be back
Kostas

nicoz (1979) 2007-08-23 10:32

Hi Christopher,
I arrive a bit late to comment this photo, but hey, if it was taken in 1968, it could wait for an extra few months ;-)
This is a classic. It really looks like a frame taken froma movie.
Great stuff!
Nicolas

christof902 (1) 2007-08-26 4:47

Great picture, just as if it was coming from a great classic movie.

flory (4848) 2007-09-12 0:31

hi Cristopher,
oo,this is Love!looks like a scene from an old movie .years '60.and me just i adore these movies;)
a Leica,hm.thanks for a image who send me in another time!
Flory

Traczewska (14) 2007-09-21 2:46

B&W are colours of that shot.. Perfect to concentrate on the composition whwre nth semems accidental.. kissing gesture from the "old times".. who now show emotions in such a way..

Kings Cross "Casablanca"??
with regards, Agnieszka

faubry (35447) 2007-09-21 4:24

like a old movie, good choice BW and noise add. superb.. francine

Preetie (433) 2007-09-21 4:49

Hi Christopher,

A beautiful image...as faubry says its like a B&W movie..the window acts a beautiful frame and the grain adds to the effect.
B&W is just the right choice for this pic..I really love the composition..
TFS
Preetie

soma (937) 2007-10-02 19:10

Christopher this could be a story cover or a movie poster !! it makes one think about this couple and makes you want to know about them ...the B&W added a secnt to the photo ...a secnt only lovers can sense..

horatiuTT (4570) 2007-12-28 5:02

Hi Christopher,
What a great daily life scene.Wonderful timing,a beautiful moment caught with a good quality of the image.
Well done!
Cheers,
Horatiu

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Uzi (1240) 2009-02-01 8:54

it's amazing photo...
full of emotions ... for me ideal in every inch ...
TFS
ehh beautifull..
Iza

Julian_K (1055) 2009-02-01 12:48

Hi Christopher,
This is one of those rare shots where the moment is so precious and unique, that many of so-called flaws can be overlooked. So fantastically captured, well done.
Thanks for sharing,
Jules

thaprem (2566) 2009-08-14 7:06

A very intimate moment you have there...Very poetic & Romantic.
Timeless as your tone implies.
Cheers,
Prem.

Photo Information

Copyright: Christopher Martin (swimmer) (817)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 1968-00-00
Categories: Daily Life
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lovers, AR's Favorites 101-200, TE Family Of Men [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-26 10:53
Favorites: 10 [view]