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Tomb of the Unknown
Tomb of the Unknown
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: July - it's a layer thang
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
Location: Arlington Nat'l Cemetery, DC
Galleries: Emotive, Overlays
Date Uploaded: Jul 23, 2008

Viewed: 328
Comments: 11
Favorites: 1 (view)

 This is at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. It is a very sobering place to say the least. These guards stand in 100+ temperatures and march back and forth in front of the tomb in wool uniforms, with the most precise precision you've ever seen. All of them must have 28 inch waists too. I did some dodge and burn and layered it to give the dark sad tones.

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 07/28/2008 05:20:46 AM
I like this alot
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 07/27/2008 06:32:22 PM
Very dramatic scene and photograph...I kind of like how there seems to be an emphasis visually on the text.
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 07/27/2008 09:29:30 AM
Beautifully handled, Judy. Has the right sense of reverence and solemnity. And yes, there are some very strict requirements for the guys who do this job. It is a huge honor, and one people compete for. Their days are very regimented and from what I understand, it is a very, very demanding job, but also a very rewarding one. Thanks for sharing this one.
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 07/27/2008 08:23:03 AM
Once again quite dramatic, and very effective..... I love the balance of the light and shade, and also the tones really make this one complete.
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 07/26/2008 06:50:28 PM
Very nicely processed to bring in the reverence for the fallen unknown soldiers.
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 07/24/2008 09:59:39 PM
Excellent choice of processing...it really lends that certain sense of gravity so fitting for the scene.
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 07/24/2008 05:40:06 AM
Beautiful composition, lighting and tones!
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 07/24/2008 02:59:42 AM
Excellent! I like that you kept the soldier's face in shadow.
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 07/23/2008 11:58:13 PM
Just love this, you've done a great job of setting a somber mood!
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 07/23/2008 11:24:04 PM
a sobering & dignified treatment of this subject
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 07/23/2008 12:11:44 PM
You've totally captured the sense of reverence and somber dignity associated with this site, Judy. Wonderful composition and treatment.
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