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The Troops Come Home!
The Troops Come Home!
jenesis


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Success (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Douglasville, GA
Date: May 17, 2006
Aperture: F/5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Emotive, Black and White
Date Uploaded: May 19, 2006

 Our local National Guard division came home this week and there was a nice parade to welcome them back. They've been gone since January 2005. A long time to be away from their family and friends. I was surprised to see myself getting so choked up when they started coming around the corner in their vans with the police escorts with lights flashing. Everyone was cheering and waving, it was a wonderful site. Unfortunately, not everyone made it back as three riderless horses led the procession. I'm tearing up again just thinking about what these men have given up, all for the service of their country. Thank you so very much!

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 184
Avg (all users): 6.2876
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 5.7407
Avg (non-participants): 6.4593
Views since voting: 1165
Views during voting: 333
Votes: 226
Comments: 14
Favorites: 3 (view)

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AuthorThread
 06/06/2006 11:06:15 PM
This is excellent. I didn't vote on this one, but man, what a capture. Love the color choice you used for the duotone. Really a good job! Congrats on top 30. It is certainly deserving.
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 06/06/2006 10:57:07 PM
Originally posted by jerryc12:
Great patriotic shot. However it doesn't mean success to everyone.

Thank you for posting "The Troops Come Home!" Your Canon Rebel shows the family's longing for the return of their husband and daddy, and I hope that their reunion is "successful".
Our troops' mission is to ensure the right to dissent and to vote accordingly in a dark and disturbing nation in our often cold world. Thanks to those who post their opinions. And a special thank you to those who leave home and family for the right.
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 06/01/2006 11:04:53 PM
A touching image with great possibilities for a poster. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/30/2006 05:36:10 AM
Good shot.
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 05/29/2006 05:58:49 PM
Great patriotic shot. However it doesn't mean success to everyone.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/28/2006 10:58:31 PM
Good colouring
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/27/2006 02:08:18 PM
Beautiful picture!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/25/2006 07:49:55 PM
touching - and great hues. If the camera was moved up just a hint it would help the composition a lil but really nice as is. A great candid moment.
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 05/25/2006 07:03:30 PM
They don't really give off the feeling it is a success...
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 05/25/2006 12:11:52 PM
Speechless. I gave it a 10.
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 05/25/2006 11:48:56 AM
great image, emotions and story. i also like the choice of sepia. 10
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 05/24/2006 05:55:17 PM
Great crop - it pulls the family out of the crowd.
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 05/24/2006 04:07:19 PM
One of my most favorite Successes.
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 05/24/2006 12:56:46 AM
A ten in my book!
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