Henri Chapelle American Cemetery - 3 Photo

Photographer’s Note

Dear All,
This is my last post on the picture's serie I've made at the American Cemeterey of Henri-Chapelle.
Just before leaving, we saw this old motorcycle parked just in front of the cemetery.
I do not hesitate to try a shot and try to get the American flag on it.
I've converted it to B&W to inforce the old timer aspect.
At the American Cemetery rest 7,989 of American military who gave their lives in the repulse of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes popularly known as the “Battle of the Bulge”, or during the advance into, and across Germany during the fall and winter of 1944 and the spring of 1945. Others were lost in air operations over the region.

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jean-marie (3088) 2006-08-21 7:47

Bonjour Olivier,
Belle photo "dans l'esprit" avec des tons doux. Excellente idée de l'avoir fait en N&B. Simpe et efficace.

Amicalement
Jean-Marie

pat0500 (21513) 2006-09-09 13:59

Salut Olivier,
Toujours sur tes années 1900 et avant même,tout une époque celle de la guerre..!.J'ai été moi même visiter Arômanches pour apprendre sur le débarquement et j'ai également visiter pas mal de cimetières.Simple mais sympathique photo..attention olivier....ciel blanc (un peu cramer..!).
Bien à toi et merci pour le partage..!
Patrick

casperduppy (1492) 2007-11-30 14:51

I like the contrast that exists between the stillness of the motorcycle, the road and the trees which are set amongst that strong, striking sky. Almost as if time has stood still, while the wind and the clouds opened up a gateway to the rest of the wide fast-moving world.

In 3 words: subtle, strong, striking. A good representation of modern day history.

Great shot..

casper