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Published: 2007-09-05 05:32:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 277; Favourites: 1; Downloads: 13
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Description Part of the Arlington West Travelling Memorial. This name particularly struck me for reasons I know not. I thought this image brought a human element into the picture.

I labelled this as conceptual because I wanted to show how I felt the cross with a soldier's name on it was standing forth, sharp and crisp, leading the blurry background into a better future. I guess it's a cliche.

Originally I did not want to post this picture due to privacy reasons for the family, but I finally decided to post it after removing the last name. Removing the name in its entirety would have completely altered the picture in an undesireable way: the human element would be completely gone. I don't wish to offend the family though, so if they ask I remove than I shall.

I loved this picture, but I hated the events that transpired to make it possible. I wanted to bring a face to the war.
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Comments: 5

LadyLaReina [2007-09-05 16:13:40 +0000 UTC]

I love the depth of field. You did capture the feeling of war very well. It makes you stop and think about all those lives gone..

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fate32 In reply to LadyLaReina [2007-09-06 03:07:57 +0000 UTC]

yeah, i was really affected by the memorial. it was amazing how my mood shifted from happy to sorta just...existing and being content but feeling guilty with what i had.

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LadyLaReina In reply to fate32 [2007-09-06 16:10:44 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but that's good that some things make us stop and think..

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asilentlight [2007-09-05 06:39:44 +0000 UTC]

every year this memorial seems to mark the end of summer for me
which makes me wonder, as it gets bigger what a waste this all is V_V
im so sorry for all the lives lost.....

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fate32 In reply to asilentlight [2007-09-06 03:45:47 +0000 UTC]

well, let's think of it not as a waste, but as a filter. the ones that died have set a bar for us, one of courage and patriotism. sound better?

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