Telling moment. Very good capture with good detail. Then again it's a Leica :)
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The locks aren't 'used' as such - what happens is that lovers buy the lock, write their names on it, attach it to the railings, and throw the key into the river.
I guess it's a way of saying 'together for ever'...
The locks form interesting patterns... nice shot!
I saw a bunch of locks on a bridge to Ortigia in Siracusa but didn't realize the "lovers" significance... How are they used? I assumed they were for securing the boats moored there.
This is really a great moment you captured. I bet it did not last long so you must have been ready with the focus :) Just wonderful. IF I were to do anything with this, I would just crop out some of the countertop.