War Memorial Anzac Day, a photo from Western Australia, West

Photographer's Note

Yesterday was Anzac Day in Australia, also known as Veteran's Day in the USA, & Remembrance Day (November 11) in some other countries. 'Anzac' is: Australian & New Zealand Army Corps.

I had a 12 hour power blackout here yesterday from 7:30 pm to 7:30 am this morning, so couldn't upload it on the day as I would have liked. Taken in King's Park Perth, with the Swan River below at left.

This particular memorial commemorates the Western Australian soldiers who fought in World War I, (1914-1918), and also, most soldiers from the eastern states enroute to Gallipoli in Turkey, stopped at Albany first. For many, it was to be their last view of Australia, forever.

In addition to Gallipoli, many Australians fought in France & Belgium. The French in Villers-Bretonneux were true to their promise, never to forget their liberation by Australian & British troops from Germany, in World War 1, & every year since, have commemorated their freedom. More info here:

http://www.anzac-france.com/

http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/villers-bretonneux/town-of-villers-bretonneux.html

http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/fr/villers-bretonneux/town-of-villers-bretonneux.html

http://www.ww1westernfront.gov.au/villers-bretonneux/second-battle-of-villers-bretonneux.html

papagolf21, pierrefonds, jjcordier, jusninasirun, ourania, Budapestman, Sonata11, Cricri, Didi has marked this note useful

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papagolf21 (76561) 2012-04-26 3:30

Bonjour, cher Chris,
Ne pas oublier ! rendre hommage à nos aïeux à travers cette composition est un honneur !
La date de publication n'est pas bien grave (de plus, il s'agit d'une panne électrique).
Merci, Chris, de cet hommage.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Sergiom (39223) 2012-04-26 4:50

Bonjour Chris,

J'aime beaucoup cette contre plongée qui donne une très belle ampleur au monument aux disparus de la grande guerre. Un beau cadrage soigné et lumineux.

Amicalement

Serge

pierrefonds (48347) 2012-04-26 5:00

Hi Chris,

The tight frame is putting the monument in evidence. The point of view is showing with precision the details and colors of the War Memorial. The afternoon light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

bema (25936) 2012-04-26 5:27

Hi Chris,

very good to be captured in the chosen format, i guess..
and you had a lovely backdrop with this perfectly clouded sky!

thanks for sharing, see you soon, cheers Bernd

jjcordier (62328) 2012-04-26 6:06

Chris
Une photo de qualité pour rendre hommage à ces gens qui ont perdu la vie pour nous rendre notre liberté. Merci!
Amicalement
JJ

Miguel82 (7790) 2012-04-26 6:09

Hello Chris
A superb monument
good colors and sharpness
nice light
regards

danyy (0) 2012-04-26 6:47

Un ciel d'un bleu impérial, Chris,
de quoi bien balancer la chaleur des teintes des pierres sous un soleil déjà bas.
Une photo nette et parfaitement cadrée.
Des blancs bien balancés.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

emilbo (20844) 2012-04-26 8:00

Allô Chris!
Beau retour en arrière pour nous montrer ce magnifique monument pour souligner ce jour mémorial. Excellente qualité d'image et composition. Le bel éclairage nous laisse bien voit les détails et le rendu des couleurs est parfait.
Toutes mes félicitations,
Emilius

Nicou (97679) 2012-04-26 8:02

Hello

fantastique compo e tiamge superbe vue quel cadrage fuyant et cet monument en hommage, splendide bien vu.
Bravo et amitié

Nicou

jusninasirun (17138) 2012-04-26 8:02

Hello Chris.
This is a fine capture of this memorial statue on a fine day and blue sky. The Australian flag is flying high on a windy day. Well exposed details and thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Jusni

lousat (57626) 2012-04-26 8:49

Hi Chris,yeserday was the freedom day in Italy too,a magnificent capture of this war memorial whit the best light ,colors and sharpness,perfect timing to take so well the flag too..ehehe...Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

ourania (12367) 2012-04-26 13:51

Hello Chris,
a wonderful picture of the simple memorial commemorating the soldiers that fought in very distant lands, suffered and lost a lot, so many made the ultimate sacrifice so far away from home. They've surely gained great respect all over the world. Your photo is very well composed and lit with the brilliant side light. It also has great depth and brings into the theme the world and daily life that always go on at the side of History. Well done and thank you!
All the best,
Ourania

Budapestman (82620) 2012-04-26 14:27

Hi Chris,
a superb photo from this place, the composition is very attractive, beautiful colours and lights, the note is excellent, Tfs! Have a nice week! Kellemes hetet kívánok!
György

mauro61 (52527) 2012-04-26 14:39

ciao Chris,
obelisco che ricorda i tanti caduti dell'ultima guerra in una immagine ricca di luce e dai belli e naturali colori.
Ottima l'inquadratura con l'azzurro del cielo che fa da sfondo,
saluti
maurizio

Sonata11 (28331) 2012-04-26 20:31

Hello Chris,
very beautiful shot of monument and surroundings. Perfect captured. Fantastic framing with great POV and DOF too of this gorgeous view. Fantastic job with perfect colors, sharpness, clarity. Thanks for sharing. Like it. Wonderful picture.
All the best,
Barbara

berek (31921) 2012-04-26 20:33

Hi Chris
its interesting sharing. i know this day. Anzac Day we celebrate each year in Çanakkale. clear picture very good framing.
Greetings
Burak

ifege (9430) 2012-04-27 0:17

A good Anzac Day one Chris - the flag and memorial go well together.
cheers
Ian

Cricri (86431) 2012-04-27 3:42

Hi Chris
Bel hommage rendu aux victimes, belle lumière, détails et cadrage du monument, belle présentation
Belle journée
cricri

Didi (48926) 2012-05-01 11:00

Hi Chris
Interesting frame on the memorial under AUTUMN lights :)
We are able to appreciate the obelix volume.
Best regards