THE Colonel
by toddhead

Comment:
The Colonel has been there! He has seen the elephant...let the miserable whiners and professional protesters hang their heads in abject shame. This man personifies all that is great and admirable about our USA military...and if you will open your eyes and minds to see his top row, third from left decoration, you will see why our country is still free and open, and truthfully the envy of the entire world.

Many Heroes
by peecee

Comment:
There is nothing more to be said. We survivors reflect on why we are still here, and our comrades are long since gone from this earth. Let us be grateful for our great country, and never forget those brave souls who must bleed to keep it so.

Veteran Hero
by Brenb

Comment:
This is more than a photograph. Our generation does remember who our heroes are, and why. A fine photograph...and if you could talk for a while with this old warrior it would add to your understanding of the duties we have in life.

Iwo Jima Remembered
by blemt

Comment:
Photographs are about emotion. Those of us who were close do remember. With your photograph perhaps you will remind others who are too young to know.

Papa et moi
by Louison

Comment:
Very nice capture. I like the sharply defined subjects against the white background.
Papa and daughter will treasure this photograph.

Strawberry Surprise
by train

Comment:
Lovely macro. Outstanding colors and light. Very creative.

Buff
by egillbjarki

Comment:
Great shot of this pose...and the definition of his killer abs. Skin tone right on.

synchronized flying
by Sailingduck

Comment:
Marvelous synchronization, stop action, crop composition, and great light.

My Buddy
by debitipton

Comment:
Awww, how can this photograph miss the blue ribbon. Just a wonderful picture...composition, subject, lighting, skin tone and colors...a classic.

Eye Lashes
by Jacko

Comment:

Hola Jacques,

Your 20D works great...tremendous photo. And Bren is right, in a little while the girls are going to be all over young Samuel...they go for that gentle soulful gaze.

John