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Iwo Jima Memorial

Per Wiki: The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945) was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and United States Navy (USN) ...
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Per Wiki: The Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February – 26 March 1945) was a major battle in which the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and United States Navy (USN) landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) during World War II. The American invasion, designated Operation Detachment, had the purpose of capturing the island with its two airfields: South Field and Central Field.
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cameraNIKON D7000

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 110 Shutter 10/2500 

upload_dateFeb, 2013

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Outstanding Creativity
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50 Comments |
bfh19
 
bfh19 February 25, 2013
Oh this is just Magnificient!
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rmr731 February 25, 2013
Thank you!
bfh19
 
bfh19 February 25, 2013
They really need to have an "All of the Above" Award! : )
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rmr731 February 25, 2013
lol! :-)
gabajo
 
gabajo February 25, 2013
Wonderful Capture for Statues competition! Deserving of Recognition!
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rmr731 February 25, 2013
Thank you!
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carolcardillo February 25, 2013
Great work, Ronda!!
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rmr731 February 25, 2013
Thank you Carol!
CanadianOutlaw
 
CanadianOutlaw February 26, 2013
This is wicked..........so featureable !!!!!!!!!!!!
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
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CanadianOutlaw
 
CanadianOutlaw February 26, 2013
LIKED and AWARDED !
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
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DustinsMom
 
DustinsMom February 26, 2013
Wow, this is incredible.
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
Thank you!
nerophoto
 
nerophoto February 26, 2013
Spectacular....IMO this is the best statue in history...great capture!!!!
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
Thank you so much!
kathleenmerrittcaffey
 
kathleenmerrittcaffey February 26, 2013
I agree with the all the above award
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
Thank you!
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Wayne_Sr February 26, 2013
Awesome work, Beautiful Shot...:~)
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rmr731 February 26, 2013
Thank you very much!
Aberaam
 
Aberaam February 27, 2013
Nice
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rmr731 February 27, 2013
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sue1
 
sue1 February 27, 2013
Beautiful !
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rmr731 February 27, 2013
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raghoo
 
raghoo February 27, 2013
Excellent work!
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rmr731 February 28, 2013
Thank you!
LauraRetyi
 
LauraRetyi March 02, 2013
Brilliant, An Absolute Master Piece!
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rmr731 March 02, 2013
Thank you so much!
Ricardo_Henrique
 
Ricardo_Henrique March 05, 2013
Great Work!!
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rmr731 March 05, 2013
Thank you!
IsabellaD Premium
 
IsabellaD March 07, 2013
AWESOME!
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rmr731 March 07, 2013
Thank you!
loveabug55
 
loveabug55 March 08, 2013
Wow this is great in B&W with the coloured flag! It almost appears to be real.
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rmr731 March 08, 2013
That's what I thought... that it almost looked real! That is why I chose this one for the statue contest. Thank you!
carol_bradshaw_4069
 
carol_bradshaw_4069 March 09, 2013
Fantastic job! Beautiful
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rmr731 March 09, 2013
Thank you so much!
GBloniarz
 
GBloniarz March 09, 2013
If ever selective coloring be deemed well placed, here it is! Great job!
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rmr731 March 09, 2013
Thank you - that's such a great compliment!
tonyb1969
 
tonyb1969 March 12, 2013
Awsome creativity here. Well done.
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rmr731 March 12, 2013
Thank you very much!
Vance64
 
Vance64 March 13, 2013
Well Done. I salute you.
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rmr731 March 13, 2013
Thank you so much!
dougstidham
 
dougstidham March 19, 2013
Ooh Rahh... Love it...
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rmr731 March 19, 2013
Thank you!
Hari_Subagio
 
Hari_Subagio April 09, 2013
statue of the legendary , stunning shot and work
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rmr731 April 10, 2013
Thank you!
disneymamom PRO+
 
disneymamom August 11, 2013
beautiful photo..vote
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rmr731 August 11, 2013
Thank you and for the vote too!
anneschlueter PRO+
 
anneschlueter August 14, 2013
Amazing work! Voted
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rmr731 August 14, 2013
Thank you! Thanks for the vote!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer August 16, 2013
This statue is so awesome. You got it beautifully. The shadows and vignetting are perfect. I lived across the street from this statue for a few years and never tired of looking at it. Voted!
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rmr731 August 16, 2013
Thank you so much! I love how this turned out. No vignetting though! :-)
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rmr731 August 16, 2013
Oh thank you for your vote too!
bfh19
 
bfh19 August 19, 2013
The only thing missing from this picture is the "Time" magazine logo!
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rmr731 August 19, 2013
LOL! Thank you!
Coshooter
 
Coshooter August 20, 2013
Very nice choice on selective color! Well done Ronda! :))
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rmr731 August 20, 2013
Thank you!
Newdeclic
 
Newdeclic August 27, 2013
Great work ;-)
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rmr731 August 27, 2013
Thank you so much!
mountainman70
 
mountainman70 October 26, 2013
voted
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rmr731 October 27, 2013
Thank you for your vote!
Flosno
 
Flosno October 27, 2013
Lovely presentation.....voted
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rmr731 October 28, 2013
Thank you and thanks for the vote too!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer November 30, 2013
beautiful treatment of this statue I love so much!
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rmr731 December 01, 2013
Thank you!
kirstengamby
 
kirstengamby April 16, 2014
Love it!
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rmr731 April 16, 2014
Thank you!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer April 27, 2014
wow - done like this, it's truly breathtaking - that gritty statue with the flag in color - stunning, Ronda
voted Flags contest
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rmr731 April 27, 2014
Thank you and thanks for the vote!
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman May 03, 2014
Great capture and marvellous creativity Ronda....voted
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rmr731 May 04, 2014
Thank you very much!
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth May 05, 2014
Glorious! Voted!
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rmr731 May 06, 2014
Thank you very much Lizzie! Thanks for the vote!
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman September 16, 2014
I just love this....voted
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rmr731 September 16, 2014
Thank you!
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal September 18, 2014
A winner. voted
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rmr731 September 18, 2014
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KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer September 20, 2014
voted Wow
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rmr731 November 25, 2014
Thank you!
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman November 25, 2014
VOTED...IMAGE OF THE YEAR..K
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rmr731 November 25, 2014
Thank you!
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer November 29, 2014
voted Image of the Year
NatureLoverJJWal
 
NatureLoverJJWal December 01, 2014
Great lighting, VVIY!
1quietlady
 
1quietlady July 14, 2015
Outstanding shot!
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rmr731 July 15, 2015
Thank you!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots August 10, 2015
Beautiful job! Voted "Americana" contest.
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman August 13, 2015
Write a comment VOTED AMERICANA...that sky behind makes it even more alive in its message....
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rmr731 August 14, 2015
I know - it looks kinda like they're in a battle! It was the post-processing. :-) Thanks!
UnkleFrank
 
UnkleFrank August 17, 2015
Very nice shot, voted Americana.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 August 24, 2015
Voted Americana
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman July 31, 2016
Voted ...I love this treatment in b and w of the memorial
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rmr731 August 07, 2016
Thank you!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 July 11, 2022
Voted Experimental Fun
paultownley_9706
 
paultownley_9706 April 17, 2023
Excellent statue shot.

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