BEST OF 2009 - HUMAN INTEREST
On January 8, 2009, the 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, deployed for their 3rd time since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After I took his photograph, I spoke to the man, turned out he was a combat veteran of Viet Nam, here at Camp Pendleton this day to say farewell to his Marine son, an infantryman with the battalion.
As he watched the bus leave the assembly area, one could see from his expression that he knew only too well that his son was going to war. ff
Happy ending! In the last week of July, 2009, the battalion returned and I saw the father smiling, happy that his son was home safe.
A very
poignant shot sir. Wonderful choice.
- Mmmmmm... Multiplicative
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I know how he felt. I sent my daughter off to war. Great shot.
- It must be a full moon.
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Col, very nice capture of a powerful mixture of emotions - part anguish, part pride.
- Dub
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You captured his emotions perfectly. Glad they came home safe! :o)
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so glad they are home safe. A great shot.
- desert flower
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Yep.... been there....
- Yep.... I can do that....
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His expression really tells the story!! ... Very well captured!! … Well Done Colonel!!
- Out of Focus!!
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Well captured, great entry.
- Quack! Quack!
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The level of emotion you captured in this mans face brings the feeling home to many.
- Cofie O'Longsight Clan
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Very nice capture. Thanks Colbb.
- Might Be A Redneck
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VOTE Let me be the first and can't believe it. This category was actually the hardest to choose from. I ended up w/4 finalist and it took me forever in a day to decide. I think I picked this one because I can "feel" the mans pain and sorry when looking at him. I think it touched me the most. I'm so glad his son returned home safe.
- Whooo Me? Yes Me!
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Another shot in which a picture can speak a thousands words. Well done.
- With the right bait...
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