This photo, taken by Rebecca, shows a magnificant statue in all its glory on the waterfront in Sarasota Bay. The statue is a reconstruction of the famous wartime photograph "Unconditional Surrender The Kiss" taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt on 14th August 1945 - VJ Day. The statue stands some 25 feet high.The statue resided in Sarasota Bay for several years before before being moved to San Diego, following complaints from a local citizens movement who complained it obstructed their view of the Bay..! Whilst is resided in San Diego, it was also met with wide acclaim although art critics hated it. However, public opinion won the day, especailly by couples who love to be photographed under or by the statue!
An anonymous donor came up with the money to bring it back to Sarasota and a private citizens group is now working to raise $700,000 to keep the statue here permanently.
I have included a copy of the original photographe referred to above for comparison.
