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For the Fallen


 

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For the Fallen
This is a composite of two images I shot. Both were shot in color, but I desaturated my son. He is wearing his daddy's sailor hat and holding his dog-tags. The background of the little sailor was taken out, and then placed on the flag. A spotlight effect was added for more punch.

Jennifer Ralston

  
 
 

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WOW this brings up some strong memories for me from the time I spent away from my family when I was in the navy ! very nice pic .I thank your husband and his family for protecting and serving our great country.


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July 15, 2004

 

Jennifer Ralston 		  Thank you, James :o) I set out to get a cute shot of my son with his daddy's stuff and ended up with a shot of him looking down at the dog-tags like that. I knew it could make a powerful image if it almost made me cry looking at it...LOL Thanks again :o)


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July 16, 2004

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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Bonnie C. Lackey's Gallery 		  Made me tear up...your son will have this image to guide him as he grows up. Bless you all...and may your husband stay safe and sound.


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July 16, 2004

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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Gail Vitikacs's Gallery 		  Very powerful....make sure you have several copies for your son when he gets older...he will cherish these as much as your husband will.....


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July 16, 2004

 

Cheryl A. Tessens 		  A VERY powerful image!Provokes numerous emotions!Caused me to tear up.You did an excellent job with this.This is what photography is all about...when it can make someone else feel something.I thank your husband for protecting us and I also want to thank you and your son for the scarifices you have made while your husband is serving this country.I pray that God will keep him safe. CAT


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July 16, 2004

 

Jennifer Ralston 		  Thank you Bonnie, Gail & Cheryl. This is one of my favorite things I have done. I am so glad you like it :o)


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July 17, 2004

 

Maureen Santina 		  Wonderfully emotional and touching image.


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July 28, 2004

 

Lori L. Thomas 		  Great job. Very moving. It made me wonder what this little guy's story was with his dad (before I read the comments).


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April 26, 2005

 
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