By Editor Peter Davidson
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 25th of July

We are introducing a new feature specifically for those shots that have been overlooked by our many mysterious and secretive curators for an Award.

Each Thursday, one shot from the current gallery of Published (but not Awarded) images will be displayed here in the Magazine. We hope you enjoy the images chosen and the authors gain some much improved visibility of their work. And who knows, whisper it softly, maybe one of these shadowy curators might have a softening of their cold dark hearts and even Award the image...

"The Essense of Love" by Giuseppe Simone

This week it is the turn of the photographer Giuseppe Simone and this excellent image that is so full of emotion. As Giuseppe says in his own words:

"In this timeless shot, two souls meet in a kiss, an expression of authentic and pure love. Their connection which transends all bounderies reminds us that love is a universal language, capable of touching the deepest chords of our being."

I would add that the image itself is delightfully natural looking, a scene of a special moment. I don't know if this was staged or a moment captured, but it doesn't really matter. The picture speaks for itself. Add the subtle toning, the delicate pattern of light, soft background and the tight composition of the two people - all enhance the feeling of intimacy.