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In Memory


In Memory
Photo Information
Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1231 W: 121 N: 1101] (5706)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-04-14
Categories: Event
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, Tiffen Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Limburg 2007
Theme(s): Remembrance Day [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-04 11:57
Viewed: 642
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In memory of the valor and the sacrifices which hallow this soil.

Today we Dutch remember those who have given their life for our freedom.

This photo was taken at the American WWII cemetery in Margraten, Limburg. A place one needs to visit to slightly understand the horor of a war.

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  • woody Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 61 N: 141] (706)
  • [2007-05-04 12:00]

Hi Niek,
I sense a strong sense of patriotism in your shot and the note - which is something I appreciate. Very nice B&W tones to your picture. Well done.
Regards,
Varun

hello niek!
excellent, very strong photo.
tfs
zoran

Hoi Niek,

Indrukwekkend, prachtige belichting.

A fine tribute to those who gave their life!

Hans

Hallo Niek
Zeer toepasselijk en een erg mooie opname.

Groet Frans

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 1 N: 131] (11733)
  • [2007-05-04 13:57]

Zeer mooi beeld met die vredesduiven ,mooi in beeld gebracht

I like the way you composed this image to show us all the important parts, strong and poignant, thanx, M, (*_*)

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1679 W: 0 N: 1] (10933)
  • [2007-05-04 14:36]

Hallo Niek
Een mooie eerlijke gevoelige plaat .Erg mooi neer gezet.
Gr Jos

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1092 W: 119 N: 1914] (9484)
  • [2007-05-04 15:11]

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Anneke

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 973 W: 0 N: 753] (8411)
  • [2007-05-04 15:25]

heel mooie duidelijk foto met een verhaal....
jan

Hi Niek, splendid strong composition, I'm with you and remember your hroes, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

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  • Loon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 11 N: 91] (1161)
  • [2007-05-04 16:00]

Hoi Niek,
Prachtig plechtig!
Loon

Hi Niek. Very moving. Good composition and I like how you left the script in colour. Gives the eye a good reference. On a personal note, my grandfather was shot down in a Halifax bomber flying out of England to a target in Belgium. He never reached the target and was lost over the Netherlands. Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Steve.

Hello Niek,
A strong composition, where the point of view makes the best out of the elements present!
Is is a kind of sad thought to realize the world is full of those cemeteries....
Regards,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

Hello Niek,

excllent composure with maybe a little to tight of a cro[p, but wonderful choive of B&W, details crisp the mood has been set and a story told well done

TFS Kyle

Hello Niek,

It's reminder for us to them who had sacrifice their life.

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Hello Niek, Yes, May 4th the remembrance day for you guys...

Nice capture, and tribute. TFS

Vandana

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Hello Niek,
Beautiful photo, our memorial day is at the end of this month. ( My son is getting married on that day..:o) Your POV on this photo, the contrasts and the light, ...its perfect and the black and white excellent idea..what a beautiful memorial for the Men who lost their lives.
TFS
Donna:o)

Thanks for your comments on my photo "Sunset in Hamilton Harbor (18) " :o)

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 31 N: 1561] (9603)
  • [2007-05-05 17:03]

Hi Niek

A very solemn post today from you. The image is very fitting for the day. The B&W works well here

TFS

Karan

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-05-10 10:49]

Hi Niek,
a fabulous shot in tribute of the fallen.
The desaturation works very well and brings the focus on the writing.
TFS..Sky

Hi Niek,

I finally got over to TL. Seems it forgot me and I temporarily forgot my password. So this is the memorial. What is the symbolism of the figure? I love the way the birds (?peace doves) seem suspended in air. I like the choice of B & W with a touch of color. It's a really nice shot and well executed with a nice range of values and great sharpness. Thanks for sharing this with me and all of us.

Evelynn : )

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  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 250 W: 152 N: 396] (2670)
  • [2007-05-15 18:50]

Nicely composed, Niek. I like the B&W a lot, too. I think I was expecting one of those high-range shots with details in the white area as well as the dark area of the face!
Mike

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