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Farewell


Farewell
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Copyright: Eric Tuck (tucke) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 34 W: 6 N: 15] (253)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-26
Categories: Daily Life, Event
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): ARMED FORCES/MILITARY SCENES [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-11 15:29
Viewed: 496
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the second of three images from my uncle's funeral that I will post. He was a good man and deserves to be remembered. I know it is not the normal medium for our images but with the weather and this nations flag I thought they made for extreemly emotional images. The image was framed and I cloned some people out to create a clean focus. Thank you for viewing.
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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1412 W: 130 N: 3837] (15946)
  • [2008-03-11 15:44]

Hello Eric
WOW.. I went back to look at your 1st image.. very strong and full of emotion! Sorry for your loss...

Nice idea to clone out some of the other people the Marine (?) makes such a strong statement standing over your uncle and our proud flag!

Tricia

Eric,
Well presented here brother. You did it so well, I'd be interested in seeing the cloned people version also.
I think this photo may not be well received by some American haters and I would be ashamed if anyone tried to turn this solemn post into that.
I think the soldier standing guard for his fellow soldier creates emotion beyond words here. The stars and stripes, as always is stunning and the snow covered scene does create some great contrast.
If I had to change anything I think I would have gone with a thinner frame (yes the black works) and I probably would have crouched down to get a lower POV. A little sky here would make this very frame-able.
RIP to your Uncle.
Scott

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1443 W: 31 N: 3109] (12644)
  • [2008-03-11 16:12]

HI Eric
Another emotional photo, which says so much. Excellent PP work.
I do believe I did not give you my condolances on your last post, please forgive my rudeness. I do give you my sincere condolances on your lost of family.
Dot

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 351 N: 944] (5728)
  • [2008-03-11 16:13]

Hi Eric

Nicely captured and well composed.

Our deepest condolences to you and your family and comrades to a fallen hero.

We need to thank all who serve for their country and stop criticizing wars. Wars will continue, therefore, respect is to those who battle for peace.

Cheers from Canada

Such a loss is beyond politics. My sympathies to you and your family.

A very effective photograph with the subdued, snowy backdrop.

Rew

Hello Eric
A strong, simple statement. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Regards,
Greg

Hi Eric...great job...I agree your uncle deserves to be remembered. The image is very strong with an excellent composition. Great job.

back later.

Roger

this may become a very controversial image, for obvious reasons. unfortunately it is a very big part of world life no matter what anyone thinks. it is a good image but a very sad one. i commend you for your bravery in posting this and i hope others look at it for what it is.
i cannot give any points as this, i feel, would denegrate the sentiment.
please accept my sincerest condolences.

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