She said YES

The King Neptune Statue on Virginia Beach (US) is one of the most photographed spots on the boardwalk. As I was pondering how to take a unique photo of it, a young couple walked over and asked if I would take their photo posed in front of it. Of course, I obliged, they handed me their iPhone, I took their photo and handed the phone back. They thanked me and walked towards the statue. I then noticed the gentleman got down on one knee and proposed in front of the statue, ring and all. They then kissed and walked off. In disbelief, I gave up looking for how to take a unique photograph of the statue ;-).

[Marley Ks]

Perfect

[Ness Santvoort]

nice shot, I really like how you have captured the couple in from too, it shows the size of the statue, and how very romantic of the young man to propose like that,

[Teal Garcia]

Such a great story! Much better then just a statue photo :)

[Susan]

Great moment!!

[Lisa Stein]

What an amazing capture! Too bad that the couple couldn't have a copy of this beautiful shot of their special moment.

[Cathy]

A milestone moment captured! Really neat story... and that is one gigantic statue!

[Jeff Walker]

what a cool experience. that statue is pretty awesome... makes me want to visit Virginia Beach

[corley johnson]

nice one love to see this up close some day

[Leia Smith]

That is indeed a great story to share along with the photo!

[Annie D]

fabulous story gorgeous photo - I am faving because I am rather partial to King Neptune

[CabinFest]

Holy cow! Great capture!!!

[emily tull]

great capture

[CabinFest]

PS...here's mine from Virginia Beach http://static.365project.org/1/3964712_gjkmwy0457_m.jpg

[Ian]

Brilliant moment and great shot !

[Tineke]

If this is not unique what else should therbe, you were there on the right time

[Carl Dry]

Very interesting.

[Custodia Baptista]

Ahahah he chose a truly unique setting :)

[Al Perry]

Nice shot and story. You were almost in my stomping grounds. I'm about an hour away.

[FPG]

Wow, what are the chances. Great job!

[FPG]

PS: I'm from VA. Don't recall seeing this statue. Wonder when it was installed.

[Connie]

Captured a special moment! Nice.

[Phil]

awesome
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[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Awesome capture and story!!!!!

[Doris]

You are now a part of their story Scott!

[Keren]

What a fantastic opportunity :) great capture

[Marloes]

Wow. You got a Lucky shot. Great!

[Christine Hosey]

What a great story! And a unique photo opportunity for you!

[Scott]

@x1nij @ness50 @tealgarciaphotography @spair @pflaume @calm @jsw0109 @corley @princessleia @annied @cabinfest @streats @tstb @carldry111 @custodiabaptista @hollandcrew @fpg @fpg @connie865 @masterploppy @colie @twistergirl @golab @stimuloog @christinehosey Once again, thank you all! This was a classic case of the "experience" being greater than the photo... And the couple were so formal and polite.

[Scott]

@cabinfest Love this image!

[Scott]

@hollandcrew I thought I remembered that you were near there. I plan to return in September for a week after the crowds depart.

[Scott]

@fpg According to Google, it was unveiled in 2005. It is 34 feet tall and quite impressive.

[Darinka]

WOW!!!What a brilliant image and sweet story behind it !!You did a great job with the processing!How lucky this young couple was to ask you for a shot and how smart and quick acting you were to capture their sweet moment.Love candid photography and this image is masterpiece in the category!FAV!

[FPG]

@sbolden thanks for the 411. it's been years since i was there. i'm usually over in the mathews, va area off the bay in the summers.

[Babs]

What a great photo. You don't get a shot like this every day. Wonderful when a photo tells a story.

[Cheri]

The couple proposing adds tot eh uniqueness of the shot!