Wings of Freedom on Omaha Beach
Oct, 2014Views
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David_Blakley_Photography
October 28, 2019
Love this and the tribute to thousands of military men who gave their lives for our freedom. Thank you for entering my photo challenge.
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texaaronpueschel
September 03, 2021
The tricky part of mono sometimes is how space is used. You it as a canvas. Your tones are brilliant.
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Location
This was taken on Omaha beach in Normandy, just below the American CemeteryTime
Early Afternoon on a summer dayLighting
Harsh light, with strong shadowsEquipment
My then trusted SONY R1Inspiration
I always have trouble taking pictures at Omaha Beach - too many ghosts around. But I keep trying, and sometimes, achieve something interesting. After I first posted this image on the net, I was delighted to hear from Anilore Banon, who created this remarkable sculpture: Anilore banon , January 06, 2010; 06:15 P.M. Bonjour, je suis très touchée par cette photo que vous avez réalisée de ma sculpture et l'atmosphère étonnement, à la fois tourmentée et sereine que vous avez transmise. A bientôt- Anilore Banon Hello, I am very touched by your photograph of my sculpture and the feeling it conveys, at once tormented and serene.Editing
A pretty plain B&W conversion, and some croppingIn my camera bag
Nikon D5200 with 3 zoom lensesFeedback
Take your time, and wait for the history of the place to speak to you.
