Waiting for Duty by lucindawind
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this to me represents the troops from all our countries in Iraq and Afghanistan ( other places as well but mostly there) .....waiting and not seeing the unknown that may happen............
this was taken last year at our annual Canadian National Exhibition thats held in Aug to Sept 3 ... our armed forces had a huge display of planes tanks armour & everything that they use ... I saw this soldier just sitting there ...I often wondered what he was thinking about ..... they all talked about life over there and seemed so very proud .... by the time I left I had tears over these very young guys and girls that go there and not knowing what will happen to them and I was thinking how awful war is ...not that I dont always anyway but to see them made it even worse
I added the effects to make it look like maybe it was there and the lighted sky to be going into the unknown
The flag .. VRI Royal Canadian Regiment
Comments (26)
photostar
Very moving photo, Lu. Especially since you have explained how and why you added the special effects to it.
MagikUnicorn
Excellent shot & Presentation
kenmo
Excellent and a fine tribute....Among the Allie only the USA & UK have lost more troops in Afghanistan then Canada...
DAVER2112
Fantastic image! I watched a movie last night called "Taking Chance" which brought tears to my eyes. It's based on a true story about a officer in the marines who escorted the remains of a fellow soldier back to his parents. Very touching story as is your image. :)
lior
All what is written is really very moving!The photo too! A so real powerful artwork! Thank you for sharing, Lior
tennesseecowgirl
Nice tribute.
THROBBE
Beautiful work!!!
Katraz
Wonderful really catches the mood.
magg_ca
Great composition
wysiwig
Very moving. Because of my past work in aerospace I often came in contact with young military men and women. There is a reason they are often called the 'best and brightest'. I hope this young man is somewhere safe tonight.
MrsLubner
Really great shot. How's your cat BTW? Over the respiratory thing?
orig_buggy
very moving and a nice tribute to the American soldiers around the world!
tizjezzme
Neat Shot ... Very touching.
3x3
cool shot my friend x
Amosicho
Very nice shot
zmarek
Another nice picture.
Meisiekind
Very, very moving image and narrative Lu! Yes, war is a horrible thing and what saddens me most, is the fact that so many could have been avoided! Ego and hardheadedness has caused so many wars - not only between countries, but between individuals in relationships and in families... Really sad indeed!
decie
well i hope he has a log wait, nice photo.
flavia49
fantastic photo and great tribute!!
petercp
A wonderful photograph Lu! and you have with your post-work given a dedication to the fine young men and women that serve abroad protecting our shorelines. Excellent.
Killebrew
Gorgeous!
Osper
Cool shot! Well framed!
BessieB
Well shot and very thought provoking. I am always so sad when I see so many young people seeing such awful things though each and every one so proud to be part of a service
amota99517
Excellent shot! This really does represent your thoughts.
KarmaSong
A photo that speaks for itself and made even more touching, after reading your narrative.
junge1
Superb!