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What is an iconic photograph?
by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Nov 2nd, 2007 at 01:54:37 PM EST
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Trying to think of an example - the Marilyn Monroe shot with her skirt blowing up in the air vent is an iconic one - instantly recognised and and a very strong image.  I'm not suggesting we all go off and impersonate her!

Images don't have to be of people.  I've got a complete blank right now!

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Fri Nov 2nd, 2007 at 04:39:53 PM EST
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Iwo Jima, 1945

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Times Square, VJ Day, Aug 14, 1945

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Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.

by Ted Welch (tedwelch-at-mac-dot-com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 09:08:23 AM EST
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The kiss sculpture is in Sarasosta.

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.

by Ted Welch (tedwelch-at-mac-dot-com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 09:10:22 AM EST
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Thanks Ted!

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by In Wales (inwales aaat eurotrib.com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 09:15:44 AM EST
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I never understood what Einstein's photo is supposed to elicit.

We have met the enemy, and he is us — Pogo
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 09:18:18 AM EST
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I suppose it's the amusing contrast between Einstein's status as an eminent scientist and this childish act.

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.
by Ted Welch (tedwelch-at-mac-dot-com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 09:23:08 AM EST
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and of course Scientist=adult=serious.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sun Nov 4th, 2007 at 09:36:19 AM EST
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A painting by my business partner who's become an artist late in life.



Hey, Grandma Moses started late!

by LEP (rafifoon@yahoo.com) on Sat Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:03:59 AM EST
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