9-11 Remembered... - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

09/12/2003 09:40:55 PM · #1

September 11, 2001 affected each one of us in one way or another. It had strong meaning to us then, but that meaning has evolved into new feelings today. What I feel now is that I support our President in his decisions, and above all I support and respect those who serve. I hope to teach my three young boys to have respect for those who serve our communities and our country.
My brother (aiweaver on DPChallenge) was injured in Iraq and is now recovering in Germany. I pray for safety for our troops that are still in harms way...
This is the flag that files on our flagpole in front of our home.

ChrisW123

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

09/12/2003 10:02:42 PM · #2

WOOOOWWWW! What a GREAT picture of the flag!!! How did you do this, it's very professional looking. That could be an advertisment or logo for something.

God Bless our Troops! Hope your brother recovers quickly and comes home soon.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/12/2003 10:12:57 PM · #3

Originally posted by ChrisW123:

Thanks for commenting, Chris.
The flag was backlit by the afternoon sun. I shot about 30 photos in 9 shot bursts (Canon 10D can shoot 3 fps, up to 9 shots at a time) with my 50mm f1.4 lens. I went through the shots to find one where the flag had a nice shape to it (they were all backlit nicely). I used the skew function in Photoshop to get the flagpole vertical. I copied the layer and converted to BW using the channel mixer in mono. I then used the scale function to enlarge it for the background. I applied a gaussian blur, then distort>glass, then applied a motion blur. I then applied a medium gray to light gray gradient over the BW flag so that the text would show up well (I wanted it lighter in the bottom right). I changed the gradient layer blending mode to soft light. I then applied a drop shadow to the color flag layer and adjusted levels. Adding text with a drop shadow was last...
Thanks for the kind thoughts about Aubrey...
JD Anderson

tfaust

Canon EOS 80D

09/12/2003 10:46:33 PM · #4

That is an excellent photo JD - truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing that with us and your brother's situation. My thoughts are with you and your family and I hope he returns home soon.

Gracious

09/12/2003 11:59:03 PM · #5

Very nice image!! It expresses my own sentiments. I know some get tired of the patriotism revival in our land, especially people in other countries, but I don't think it's fair to put down folks for loving our country. It happens though. :-(
Personally I respect all colours, races, and creeds, I'd like to receive the same respect in return.

Good job on the flag picture. Thanks I love it.

briphoto

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

09/13/2003 04:02:16 AM · #6

Well "balzak" (ballsack?), I'm glad something is excluded from your irreverent rantings and ravings.

Stewan

Kodak CX4200

09/13/2003 04:09:51 AM · #7

I like it. The flag is very patriotic. Makes me proud

09/13/2003 02:16:52 PM · #8

Thank everyone for the encouragement!!

I appreciate it...
JD

JEM

Sony DSC-F707

09/13/2003 02:42:02 PM · #9

JD, I like your photograph and I like your creed of life. I envy your Photoshop skill. This winter, when Colorado Springs is deep in snow, come spend time with us in sunny 75 degree Chapala, and share your knowledge with a small Digital Camera group.
We have lots of room, and a year-round swimming pool.

dhutchman

Sony DSC-P73

09/13/2003 03:29:15 PM · #10

Nice photo! Great choice in you decisive moment, bold colouring, and simple and effective layering.

I like your picture but I'm not to sure about your politics. Without getting into a heated debate about your President, I, an Australian, don't agree with Bush and how he operates. Closer to home, I wish that our pathetic Prime Minister would stop jumping whenever your President tells him to.

Sorry about your bro', hope he comes good. I wait and hope in anticipation for the day when people in general chill out with each other and the need for someone like George Bush, and the decisions that he 'has' to make, isn't there.

Make wicked photos, not war!

Samara

Canon PowerShot S50

09/13/2003 06:41:09 PM · #11

Originally posted by smellyfish1002:

Thanks Andy. This is very touching to me since aiweaver on dpchallenge is my son, as you are. I knew in my heart after the September 11, 2001 tragedy that it would somehow further involve our family, as well as many others and their loved ones. My heart was broken that Aubrey was injured, but I am thankful that some higher up intervention may have prevented something even worse that might have happened to him. Germany is his Army home for now with his beautiful German wife, Steffi, and I am so looking forward to the day they move back here to be with us. Thanks to all for your well wishes.

suzanne1

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

09/13/2003 10:03:50 PM · #12

Awesome photo! And I love your loyality to our President and our country. People like you make me proud to say I am an AMERICAN :-)
Best wishes for your brother

09/13/2003 11:50:25 PM · #13

Originally posted by JEM:

If I can figure out a way to get myself and my family there with our busy schedules, work, school, etc, then you can count on us!! Thanks for the invite!!!

JD Anderson

09/14/2003 12:19:38 AM · #14

Originally posted by dhutchman:

Thanks, Jonathon, for having something kind to say, regardless of the differences in our political thoughts! I love it when people can respect what others value, even if it is not their own way of thinking.
Terrorism has been an issue for many countries for generations and generations. Overall, it is a new problem for the United States, at least on our own soil. President Bush and his Administration have made the decision to fight back against terrorism, for the US and for the World. I respect their fortitude to undertake such a difficult task. I realize that there will be losses, there will be mistakes, and there will be some bad decisions. At times, they will need to reevaluate their actions and improve on their policies and strategies. I support them in their decisions, and pray that they make them with God given wisdom, in the better interest of our country and the world. I honestly feel that they have made these decisions based upon a Good vs. Evil, or Right vs. Wrong concept, and that is why I support them. To support your leaders is not to say that you agree with all they do. My hope is that they learn from the mistakes they might make and adjust their policies and actions to have success in their fight against terrorists, with as little detriment to the innocent public as possible. No country has ever fought a battle against so elusive an enemy, but I am proud that we (as well as the those in the International community that support us) have taken on this challenge.
My intent is not to turn this into a political discussion, and I am sure there are many who will disagree with my thoughts on this. I just wanted to clarify why I support our Troops and our President. It is not a blind statement made out of delerious patriotism. It is because the values represented in this undertaking mirror my own personal values that I try to employ in my daily life, as well as teach to my three sons. I would have these values and these thoughts, regardless of which country I was born and raised in, as they represent who I am, not where I am from.

JD Anderson

Message edited by author 2003-09-14 03:27:03.

09/14/2003 12:30:17 AM · #15

Originally posted by Samara:

Originally posted by smellyfish1002:
September 11, 2001 affected each one of us in one way or another. It had strong meaning to us then, but that meaning has evolved into new feelings today. What I feel now is that I support our President in his decisions, and above all I support and respect those who serve. I hope to teach my three young boys to have respect for those who serve our communities and our country.
My brother (aiweaver on DPChallenge) was injured in Iraq and is now recovering in Germany. I pray for safety for our troops that are still in harms way...
This is the flag that files on our flagpole in front of our home.

Thanks Andy. This is very touching to me since aiweaver on dpchallenge is my son, as you are. I knew in my heart after the September 11, 2001 tragedy that it would somehow further involve our family, as well as many others and their loved ones. My heart was broken that Aubrey was injured, but I am thankful that some higher up intervention may have prevented something even worse that might have happened to him. Germany is his Army home for now with his beautiful German wife, Steffi, and I am so looking forward to the day they move back here to be with us. Thanks to all for your well wishes.

You are welcome, Mom! Aubrey was my first motivation for doing this image, but it goes way beyond just that. There is a huge miltary presence here in Colorado Springs. I know many, many people who are affected by this war. As stated below, this also has a great deal to do with my own personal values as a Christian, as well as my previous miltary service and patriotism...