Alfred Eisenstaedt was a photographer most famous for his work "V-J Day, Times Square, 1945" or better known as "The Kiss. After the Japanese surrender, there were many celebrations. With the imminent danger of the war over, a great sense of joy was felt by civilians and soldiers alike.
As soldiers walked and ran through the streets of Times Square, women packed the sidewalks to get a glimpse of the hero's as they returned home.
As reports state, one sailor was running along the street, grabbing every girl in sight. One of these embraces was captured by Eisenstaedt. Thanks to Alfred, he was able to capture a single moment that would last a lifetime.
Using brilliant skill, the photo is framed perfectly and newspapers later used the photo. To this day the photograph is used to capture the essence of how people must have felt on that day.
I really like this picture because it inspires me to do the same. Get out there and capture amazing moments that you cannot set up or plan. They transcend the picture with the story and emotion.
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