Cupid’s Kiss

By: wearywanderer64

Mar 03 2012

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Category: Uncategorized

3 Comments

Aperture:f/2.8
Focal Length:5.4mm
ISO:64
Shutter:1/80 sec
Camera:FE150,X730

Antonio Canova’s statue Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, first commissioned in 1787 represents the god Cupid after awakening the lifeless Psyche with a kiss. Their feelings for one another shows in their body language. Has a kiss ever left you feeling the same way?

A kiss

Awakes

Her love

And his

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3 comments on “Cupid’s Kiss”

  1. 3 Mar 2012 at 5:06 pm xoxomheg
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    I am so thrilled with the love story of Cupid and Psyche. It is my favorite in mythology. How their love transcends the law of heaven and earth.

  2. 3 Mar 2012 at 5:09 pm wearywanderer64
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    I only heard about them via wkipedia after I’d taken the photo. I love their pose and the affection they show each other.


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