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Pearl Harbor Survivor

© Michelle Alton

Pearl Harbor Survivor

Uploaded: December 10, 2013

Description


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This is Alex Horanzy one of the two remaining Pearl Harbor Day survivors in the state of New Jersey.
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Mr. Horanzy was the keynote speaker at this year's Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration ceremony aboard the Battleship USS New Jersey on December 6.
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The ceremony was conducted under a heavy tent on the rear deck of the ship. I had come prepared for an outdoor ceremony (as it had been for the last two years that I attended) and did not have a bright enough lens for dark conditions. However the digital noise seems to accentuate the sadness that Mr. Horanzy was surely remembering.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe December 10, 2013

Excellent portrait, Michelle.
Well balanced with the flag. #1555479

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 10, 2013

Touching portrait, Michelle. It must weigh heavily on his heart to have survived when so many others perished. I hope he was able to live his life with joy. #10918719

Monnie Ryan December 10, 2013

Well done! #10918782

William C. Raco level-classic December 10, 2013

Outstanding portrait, Michelle
The black and white format, lighting and composition are perfect for the mood. #10918809

Michael Frazier level-classic December 10, 2013

Great B&W portrait Michelle. #10918828

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 10, 2013

Hmmmm
I wonder what thoughts were wandering through his mind at that exact moment
He seems entrenched in them.
Oblivious to his current surroundings.

This is Excellent Mickey!! #10918850

Tiia Vissak December 10, 2013

a great capture! #10918882

David Phalen December 10, 2013

God bless them all!

A great portrait that perfectly captures the mood! #10918930

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 10, 2013

This year I lost one of my friends who was a Pearl Harbor survivor and a neighbor as well as a patient. We honor the all. #10919152

Phillip R. Connolly December 10, 2013

You have captured a lot of feeling and emotion in this one, Michelle! I think the light helped you! Carolyn and I really enjoyed our tour of Pearl Harbor in early May this year and were able to feel the emotion of the whole experience! Well done!!

Phil #10919155

Avril Young December 11, 2013

outstanding portrait, terrific tones and lighting ... #10919352

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 11, 2013

That is just super, Mickey..I agree with Phil, that Arizona Memorial tour will make you cry. #10919466

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 11, 2013

You've captured wonderful emotion in this one, Michelle! Terrific light, tones, and composition. #10919849

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 11, 2013

Love your sepia tones, terrific portrait Michelle #10919871

Leslie McLain level-classic December 11, 2013

A very special portrait, Michelle. Beautifully done. #10919874

Ken Smith level-classic December 12, 2013

A very special portrait, indeed. What a different time that was. Super job on this, Michelle! #10920187

Mary Alston December 14, 2013

A wonderful portrait! The lighting, the background, the man's expression and posture all give a sense of the emotion of the event. #10921820

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