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For Memorial Day this year we took our kids to a local military cemetery so we could show them and explain why exactly we celebrate this holiday. I captured thi...
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For Memorial Day this year we took our kids to a local military cemetery so we could show them and explain why exactly we celebrate this holiday. I captured this pic of my littlest two comforting each other as they gazed at all the fallen heros.
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normg123 PRO+
 
normg123 August 14, 2015
Our Country's tragic loss along with our future. You caught it all in this magnificent tribute. No one can look at this without tearing up. Thank you.
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JAEberle September 26, 2023
Thank you so much for the lovely comment.
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at Tacoma National Cemetery in Washington.

Time

This picture was taken around 9 am on May 25, 2015.

Lighting

The day was overcast so I didn't have to worry about the sun being in anyone'e eyes, or harsh shadows, or overexposure.

Equipment

This shot was on a Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi , with a 18-55m lense. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

This was the start of a family traditional for us. We wanted our kids to appreciate the cost of freedom in America so we decided to take them to our National Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country. This was their first time being in a cemetery. As we were walking the cemetery I noticed that my youngest two children had stopped walking. When I turned around I saw that they had stopped to take in the view of the thousands of headstones surrounding them and what they represented. I found my children providing comfort to each other as they realized what they were seeing and what it meant.

Editing

This photo has no post processing.

In my camera bag

When this picture was taken I only had one camera, my Canon Rebel, in my photo bag. I was just starting out at taking photography seriously and didn't even own any other equipment.

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