Liliana Claros Del cid
Alfred Eisenstaedt, "V-J Day in Time Square"
1945
I selected this image because it is such an iconic image and I was intrigued by it. The photographer behind this image is Alfred Eisenstaedt who wanted "to find and catch the storytelling moment". As World War II ended in 1945, Eisenstaedt was in search for that moment that would capture him and then this moment occurred as he roamed the streets of Time Square. Looking at this image it represents more than a random moment captured, it represents emotions of joy and relief of such a day in history. It also shows with passion what was being felt of the news that sad times were coming to an end. In this image the overall feeling is joy and passion. Even the people around them seem to be pulled in by the kiss between two strangers. As the celebration was occurring around them it seems to be frozen in time. With the image in black and white it gives the image a strong impact to the viewer with the nurses' white uniform in contrast to the sailors' dark uniform. As well as the background being blurred making them the center of attention with sharpness. In the image movement is also captured, by the nurses hand being slightly blurred by the sudden pull from the sailor to kiss her.
