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Coming Home

© Patricia White

Coming Home

Uploaded: May 31, 2011

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There are 3 photos to this, one is of fighter planes. Second photo is the pilots. Then the graves. Layered together. The first two photos originally I did as a pencil effect so when all three were layered looked like they were ghosts in a graveyard. So to me it looks like they have given the ultimate sacrifice for us and are going home.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 10D

Comments

Misty Blue May 31, 2011

Wow Patricia, this is wonderful. Makes a very powerful statement! #1381596

Lyn Darlington June 02, 2011

This is superb Patricia! Did you use the pencil layers first then the photo? #9439857

Merna L. Nobile June 02, 2011

There is never enough ways to portray our military, but this image is one that will be remembered. Merna #9440723

Patricia White June 03, 2011

Thanks Misty, Lyn and Merna. The answer to your question Lyn is the first layer was of the planes and the men together, which is almost a pencil effect which was close to b&w. Then the top layer was the graves. Let me show you instead. #9442792

Lyn Darlington June 03, 2011

Thanks for sharing Patricia, really good effect! #9443224

Irene Colling level-classic June 05, 2011

This is an outstanding Memorial Day tribute Patricia. Your original image of the pilots is a fantastic photo alone. Creative idea for you to visualize the scene and skillful work for you to combine the images.

Excellent work Patricia. #9444997

Patricia White June 06, 2011

Thanks Irene, originally the first photo was two separate photos. I had this saved for a few months knowing I had something in mind for this. The original is actually the thunderbirds when they were here back in I believe in 2005 or 2006. #9446579

Neal D. Hatcher June 13, 2011

Great-well done -touching -great job and tribute to our service men #9457593

Patricia White June 22, 2011

Thanks Neal. I am glad you liked it. To bad it has to be this way. #9474760

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