under a tree canopy Photo

Photographer’s Note

Under a tree canopy, I watched with my dog the funeral of a young American who died in the Afghanistan war. The ceremony was formal and reserved for war heroes. I saw his parents but wondered where his friends were. A solemn sound from the bugle waffled in the air. My dog got upset and started a most disturbing howl, I covered his mouth to silence him, he bit me and started running away. I chased him. A sad day indeed.

gracious, danos, Gerrit, lrw1966, jlbrthnn, Cretense, ChrisJ, belido, siolaw, snunney, jusninasirun, pablominto, Benedict, azaf1 has marked this note useful

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Gustaw (21670) 2008-10-04 10:17

Hi, my friend!
Long time... It is interesting scene. I think it is historical moment.
Marek

omerozden (1241) 2008-10-04 11:28 [Comment]

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Nicou (44799) 2008-10-04 12:50

hello,

Quelle belle image, ces soldat dans ce beaux champs, avec un super cadrage verdoyant, la touche de couleur en rouge, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

danos (32432) 2008-10-04 13:01

Hello Danilo,
welcome back after a long absence.A sad scene for the parents and the friends of the soldier that died in Afghanistan war.A moment that no one would want was there.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

Gerrit (35697) 2008-10-04 15:22

The story is priceless Danilo. A true tragi-comedy.
The photo shows a lot of distance and formality on such a sad and intimate occasion. The short lawn, the overhanging tree, they are all very well placed.
Regards, Gerrit

lrw1966 (1630) 2008-10-04 15:31

Danilo Hi:
Very Sad day, indeed. Beautiful capture of this formal event.
I read and read your notes and just looked and looked at your image.
Thanks for composing and present this very important image.

Also, concerned about your bog, did you catch your dog, my friend
Larry
USA-tfs

jlbrthnn (37913) 2008-10-05 2:36

Hello Danilo,
I like the way in which you report the way in which you lived this event. The image of this hard reality is rare and very interesting. I like this made description of the ceremony. The respectful photograph of people is perfect in spite of a a little white sky. Congratulations.
Have a nice sunday
Cordially
Joël

Cretense (56072) 2008-10-05 3:07

Hi Danilo!

Sad theme, the funeral I mean, but beautiful photo, after all death is part of our everyday life! Excellent natural framing with the branches, great composition, and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

ChrisJ (70203) 2008-10-05 4:57

Hi Danilo

Arlington Virginia is very famous as THE place where Americans recognise their war dead. A superb capture of the sombre & poignant ceremony. Tfs!

gracious (20017) 2008-10-05 9:45

Hello Dan,
How are you getting on? delighted to see your posting once again!
A sad image to see another young man died for his country and buried with a country honor ceremony! even your doggie can feel the sadness of a young soul gone!
thanks for the sharing
take good care and my sincere regards from NZ
Tony

belido (16455) 2008-10-06 5:40

Hola Danilo,

I'm sorry about the soldeir who died in the Afghanistan war, one more in the extense list. You found a very angle. The idea of you as the observer who is not disturbing the funeral is evident and I like this feature. Great shot!
Regards,
Carlos

siolaw (25734) 2008-10-06 8:39

Hi Danilo,
I didn't think it would be possible to get so close to such a ceremony, and even take pictures of it in the ongoing paranoid atmosphere.... Well captured scene, with even the coffin visible...
Greetings
Laurent

snunney (34868) 2008-10-08 4:11

Hello Danilo,
A fine capture of this poignant and I'm afraid often seen scene these days. Your note says it all.

jusninasirun (10199) 2008-10-08 5:11

Hi Danilo. I hope you are not hurt from just a friendly bite. This is a solemn occasion with solemn mood captured well from the wide canopy in the foreground. The image is sharp and men in uniform are in perfect discipline. Good framing and well done. Best regards. Jusni

Budapestman (41886) 2008-10-08 6:08

Hi Danilo,
I read it your note, sad and thought-provoking. The time comes when nobody has to die for the peace possibly. The time comes when the last word will not be that of the weapons possibly. Unfortunately, we have to live many similar days yet till then. I tell you thank you for having showed the photo.
George

pablominto (40634) 2008-10-09 0:45

Hello Danilo,

I always notice the peaceful and quiet atmosphere in this place, a mood that is well conveyed by the image!
Interesting to read about the reaction of your dog, I couldn't help smiling when reading the note...
This is a fine composition with good details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

bracasha75 (22097) 2008-10-12 9:14

Hi Danilo
Well ,this is part of life to
Sory for hims young life but...
well done Danilo
TFS
regards,Braca

Benedict (7062) 2008-10-14 16:57

hi dan,
a solemn tribute, you well captured, to a fallen hero who none of us won't forget that he gave his life so that others will live free! a sad ocassion indeed. may this hero rest in peace.
Benedict

azaf1 (15541) 2008-10-24 2:13

Hi Danilo
A sad day indeed. Being killed when defending your own frontiers is heroism. Dying elsewhere is a useless waste of human resources. I'm really sorry for young people to be lost like that
Have a good day
Argiris

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-12-02 14:03

Hi Danilo,
This is very nice image with the compositions the colours,the captured are beautiful.
TFS/Regards