Memorial by dbyrd
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It is Memorial Day in the U.S.A. Non-political...just a day to pay respect to the fallen soldiers/patriots.
I am sure that every country has their own versions of this holiday and I'd be interested in knowing about them.
Image taken at Arlington.
Comments (19)
Richardphotos
I just mentioned in my post about visiting the largest WWII cemetery of American soldiers in Manila. no matter the country the soldiers leaves family behind and children with the loss of a parent excellent capture
mmitchell_houston
Thank you for sharing it with us. Your photo evokes a quiet sense of respect and reverence. The uniformity of the stones, set neatly in lines, always brings to mind image of men standing up for review. You did an excellent job capturing the contrast between white and black, and the weathering on some of the stones conveys their age. I’m particularly impressed with the angle and height with which you took this shot. You simultaneously conveys a sense of intimacy and space. Very well done.
I-Wrench
God Bless the Men and Woman who pay the ultimate price to keep us free.
PD154
May they rest in peace, great image.
novelist
A perfect photo for Memorial Day. A sobering tribute to how many have given their lives in the name of their country--wherever that country and whatever time period that may be. The contrast, weathering and the black and white is lovely.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful image - very striking!
Fidelity2
May God bless.
drag
Very moving. Stricking in b&w.
tennesseecowgirl
Arlington is one of the most moving places I think I have ever visited. You can not go there and not be changed, in some way. Thanks for sharing this photo.
kimariehere
so perfect for today ... a fine tribute beautifully seen and shot!!!
stick
Just being there three weeks ago it changed me, to think that there are almost 300,000 graves there. With my son getting ready to be deployed to Iraq this means a lot more today than any other memorial day. Thanks for sharing your picture.
jocko500
a wonderful shot for this day.
micturn
Great pic, the simplicity suits it.
Iceshark39
Fantastic, sober image. Beautifully presented and very respectful. Having had the exsquisite fortune to see Arlington years ago, I know what a tranquil place it is. Very well captured, simple and haunting...thank you for sharing this stunning image.
killerkane
SEMPER FI! I love this picture more than you can imagine. having lost a friend in combat, that picture is worth more than a thousand words to me! those stones, those people remind me of why I loved being a Marine. WELL DONE!!!
TwoPynts
Wonderful memory. The respect is felt in the viewing. :o)
Nambara
Magnific shadow work!! Excellent!!!
FriedaFelicia
Arlington is indeed quite a moving and intense place. Beautifully captured here. Black and white is very effective.
timtripp
superb!