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soldier for 1 day P I


soldier for 1 day P I
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Copyright: nejat yilmaz (ballyna) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 621 W: 63 N: 239] (1914)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2005-05-13
Categories: Event, Portrait
Camera: Nikon F3, Zoom-Nikkor 35-105 mm. 1:3,5-4,5
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): SOLDIER FOR ONE DAY [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-06-18 13:35
Viewed: 928
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In Turkey military service is obligatory for all the men who're healthy and aged at least 20.If you have some acceptable reasons or continue studying at a university,then u might wear the uniform later.
But in case you couldn't get your report as a healthy one,then u have no possibility to wear it.It's very important to do that service for a man,especially if he's living at the rural parts of Anatolia.Indeed it's very hard for them to have a marriage there,just because he couldn't perform his military service.And it's always a prolonging wish & curiosity in themselves how their appearances would be in those dresses,uniforms.
Since nearly five years,Turkish General Staff started a program at some garrisons to hug those disabled boys with their families,and shorten the gap(if there is) between the people and the armed forces.These disabled boys are taken into service just for one day,and certificated afterwards.In the morning they're welcomed and get their haircut in a discipline,they wear the uniforms,they have the meal altogether with their families at the saloon,get their weapons for some exercise and fast-training for the ceremony(how to walk-where to stand-which way to turn etc.) in the late afternoon.And at the big ceremony,they repeat some words,give some promises and certificated by the commanders at the open buffet with their families.They are permitted to keep the uniforms with them at their home and everytime they look at the dresses,they will memorize every tiny details of that day.From now on,it is an unforgettable day in their lives for any of them.
Turkish General Staff realizes this performance at May during The Week For Disabled Persons as a partial ceremony every year.
I am starting this theme today and this is the first post of a serie.This boy is unable to use his arms and hands regularly,and his legs and feet as well.But I am deeply influenced by his happy face;actually I must admit that I have not seen a happier face.
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I can't see anything telling about his invalidity you talk about in your note. And I like that very much. The blurred hand in the bottom, seem to be his, and you can't tell he suffers from a health problem.
Garo

I really like this photo. It is full of life and a good energy. This boy has a happy face indeed.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 268 N: 7781] (33204)
  • [2005-06-19 2:04]

What a lovely portrait of this young man. It is a happy, carefee photo and he has quite a spontanious laugh. Nicely captured. And BW is good, even showing the blue at his neckline.
And your notes well written and very interesting. Thank you Nejat.

Hi Nejat,
very nice photo this one. He looks indeed very hapy. I also like the choise of B&W. Gives a nostalgic mood to the scene.
Well Done!
take care, Stef

Hi Nejat, very good portrait.
Apparently this man is definetely happy!
Very good.
Alex

This is a wonderful thing that is done in your country. The joy on his face is precious. Lovely shot. Well done.

The nice décisive moment shot.
I like this excellent expression of joy.

Very human, warm photo Nejat. It's a nice idea for the Turkish General Staff to give these people an opportunity to be 'soldiers for one day'. It obviously means a lot to the men featured in your series. Thanks for the informative not too.

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  • nova Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2735 W: 263 N: 864] (8653)
  • [2005-07-12 20:41]

Excellent documentary photo and a very touching one too! That guy despite his physical problems looks so happy! Great shot,Nejat! Bravo! Michel

ah nejat,
notlarınla biribir örtüşüyor fotoğraf,hem de belgesel tadı var.nasıl da sıcaklık yayan bir fotoğraf,maneviyatımıza çok kolaylıkla nüfuz edebilecek bir poz.bunu izninle favorilerime atacağım ve yetinmeyip sık sık bakacağım.
selamlar

Nejat,
Wonderful photo, GREAT notes. I like this picture very much. Very fine side of humanity shown here. Very fine job.
Scott

This is a great happy and open smile and the note is very informative. I like that things have changed for the better!
A good moment was caught!

Hi nejat,
I like his pure laughing and position you captured.
Regards,
Mohsen Golzarian

As a former serviceman and now an Airforce reserve Offiser, it gives me a great feeling to see these photos - It's really great what is being done for these boys, and the proudness the guy on this photo obviously feel, is radient in his smile. Thank you very much for these photos!
Best regards, Torbjorn

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  • ashi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 13 N: 81] (568)
  • [2006-10-04 2:12]

What wonderful Joy. A beautiful moment in time. Captured forever. Congratulations. This ceremony for disabled people is so heartwarming. We have a company in Shepparton, where all of the employees are disabled, they learn to operate machinery and work in a business, and are paid for the work they do each day. i recently toured this place and saw the joy the people employed there felt at just having a job. so i can understand what you saw and felt whne you saw these young men being given this opportunity. Thank you for Sharing this with us. Your photograph is also beautiful.

Beautiful smile
Beautiful photo

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