The Last Goodbye
by cutlassdude70

Comment by whiteroom:
congrats! great tones, emotive. gave this a 9

The Last Goodbye
by cutlassdude70

Comment by Faithless:
I think this deserved first.

Good job.

The Last Goodbye
by cutlassdude70

Comment by eschelar:
I'm not much for the war, but this is one hell of a shot.

I like so many things about it. The subtle blades of grass, the rhythm of the shadows being carefully balanced, the placement of each specific identifiable element, the pose of the 'digger', the small imperfection in the base of the cross, the smoothness of the colors and gradients.

Very, VERY nice.

VERY slightly oversharpened, but I think it works. It's easily possible that this is a result of being resized.

I think you should print this shot in 8x10 and take it down to the security office to show them what you did with it. Thank them for allowing you to take a picture even though they were uncomfortable about the circumstances. Of course, I wouldn't leave the print with them, but you could maybe bring a few business cards instead and let them know how much you would sell them a print for. ;)

The Last Goodbye
by cutlassdude70

Comment by sher:
very powerful image! my cousin is a Marine and he's been informed that he may have to go back to Iraq, too. very sad. :(

congrats on a wonderful photo and a well deserved ribbon!

The Last Goodbye
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Comment by graphicfunk:
One of the most serious and moving silhoutte study. Wow! Congratulations on your Yellow.

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Comment by owen:
Nicely done. Strong clean shapes and dramatic. Congrats on the Yellow.

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Comment by TDCollins:
Congratulations Sean!! Glad to see this do so well and get you a ribbon for all your efforts.

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Comment by SandyP:
This is such a beautiful, emotive photo! You did a great job, and I'm glad you got the honor this photo deserves.

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Comment by CalliopeKel:
As a mother of a Marine I totally relate to your image and the need to create it. You spent alot of time setting this up and it paid off.
Just beautiful. Congrats on the ribbon. Well earned.

The Last Goodbye
by cutlassdude70

Comment by Ken:
Great shot and congrats on the ribbon!